Lead Maintenance# Lead MaintenancePortico at West 8 - Houston, TX 77042## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayTravel PercentageNone## Description## Position OverviewOversee and perform daily maintenance for a 500+ unit mid-rise apartment community. This hands-on supervisory position works closely with the Property Manager to set priorities, manage resources, train maintenance personnel, and keep apartments, building systems, equipment, grounds, and common areas safe and well maintained.## Key Responsibilities## Maintenance and Repairs* Diagnose, perform, and oversee repairs to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, boilers, pumps, and other mechanical systems.* Repair doors, locks, windows, flooring, drywall, lighting, fixtures, roofing, and other building components.* Maintain pool equipment, irrigation, gates, fencing, common areas, and amenities.* Coordinate elevator, fire protection, and specialized equipment repairs with qualified contractors.* Respond promptly to emergencies, resolve recurring problems, and provide hands-on technical support.## Work Orders and Preventive Maintenance* Prioritize, assign, schedule, and monitor service requests and staffing to meet property needs and ensure quality work.* Schedule and perform preventive maintenance and property inspections; identify repair needs and safety concerns.* Keep buildings, grounds, parking areas, amenities, and common areas clean, safe, and maintained.* Enforce safety procedures, protective equipment use, and applicable OSHA and EPA requirements.* Maintain accurate work orders, inspection records, preventive maintenance records, and outstanding repair lists.## Apartment Make Readies* Inspect vacant apartments and coordinate personnel, supplies, and contractors to meet company standards and scheduled move-in dates.* Perform and oversee make-ready work, order and maintain supplies for repairs and preventive maintenance, and monitor the make-ready board daily.* Complete final inspections and communicate schedules, delays, and additional repairs to the Property Manager and office staff.## Team Leadership and General Responsibilities* Supervise, train, and support maintenance personnel; assign daily duties and monitor performance, productivity, and workmanship.* Assist the Property Manager with evaluations, coaching, performance improvement, and staffing recommendations.* Communicate maintenance priorities, staffing needs, major repairs, and property concerns to the Property Manager.* Maintain records of critical infrastructure, including utility shutoffs and sewer cleanouts.* Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, sound judgment, initiative, and courteous service to residents, coworkers, and vendors.* Follow company policies, safety procedures, and brand standards; support resident satisfaction, occupancy, and community performance.* Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies as required.* Lead by example through hands-on work and perform other duties assigned by management.## Qualifications* Multifamily maintenance experience required; lead or supervisory experience at a community of 400+ units preferred.* Mid-rise or high-rise maintenance experience strongly preferred.* Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, boilers, pumps, and general building maintenance.* Experience managing make-readies, preventive maintenance, service requests, and maintenance personnel.* Strong troubleshooting, leadership, organization, communication, and time management skills.* Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and maintenance safety requirements.* EPA Section 608 technician certification required for regulated refrigerant work; CPO certification preferred.* Proficiency with electronic work order systems and basic computer applications.* Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, as required.* Ability to lift, bend, climb, and perform physical maintenance work in varying weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.## Compensation and BenefitsWe offer competitive pay, health insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, three weeks of annual paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and more.## Employment RequirementsEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a pre-employment drug screening.Richfield Real Estate Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.