Lead Maintenance

Franklin Companies; Comfort (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Companies is seeking a Community Manager for Guadalupe Crossing and Comfort Place Apartments in Comfort, Texas. The role involves extensive HVAC knowledge, supervising housekeeping staff, and ensuring all properties are well-maintained.

The successful candidate will be responsible for inspections, managing maintenance contracts, and may work independently or supervise others. Regular working hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Extensive HVAC knowledge with valid HVAC/EPA certification.
• Electrical training or experience with electrical certification.
• Training or experience in plumbing and carpentry.
• Make-ready experience and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and grounds, following up on needed repairs.
• Manage contract services including landscaping and pest control.
• Conduct fire safety drills and maintain logs.
• Supervise housekeeping and laundry staff.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Understanding of housekeeping procedures

Patience with residents

Education

HVAC/EPA certification

Electrical certification

Tools

HVAC equipment

Basic hand tools

Job description

Comfort, TX

Franklin Apartment Management is seeking a Community Manager for Guadalupe Crossing and Comfort Place Apartments. This location is in the beautiful hill country, close to Kerrville, Texas.

This position will work at both properties.

DUTIES

• Physically walk and inspect buildings and grounds regularly, identifying areas in need of repair and following up on those repairs.
• Perform routine upkeep and repairs such as clearing clogged sinks and toilets, patching/painting, lightbulb replacement, etc.
• Supervise and schedule housekeeping/laundry staff.
• Test fire protection systems and water temperatures as required by code, and maintain written logs.
• Manage contract services as assigned, including but not limited to landscaping, security and pest control.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment.
• Complete annual preventative maintenance.
• Inspect vacated rooms and return to move‑in condition.
• Assist with move‑out and move‑ins.
• Help train employees in safety issues; conduct fire and evacuation drills according to regulation.
• Keep company‑owned equipment in good working order.

The regular schedule is 8:00am – 5:00pm and you will be on call on evenings and weekends, and must be able to come to the community after hours as needed.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have strong time management skills, and the ability to prioritize assignments.
• Be able to work independently as well as supervise the work of others.
• Know or be able to quickly learn housekeeping and laundry procedures.
• Be able to work patiently and appropriately with residents who have significant problems with memory, reasoning and other cognitive skills.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive HVAC knowledge plus HVAC/EPA certification.
• Electrical training/experience with electrical certification.
• Training and/or experience in plumbing.
• Training and/or experience in carpentry.
• Make‑ready experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

JOB CODE: Guadalupe Crossing and Comfort Place Apartments.