Lead Maintenance Technician Class A Lease-Up

The Martino Group; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Performance incentives

Job summary

The Martino Group is hiring a Lead Maintenance Technician in Gainesville, Texas. This role is a unique opportunity to lead maintenance operations for a new luxury apartment community. You will ensure property readiness, oversee repairs across various systems, and manage a team. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of maintenance experience and leadership skills. The job offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, career growth opportunities, and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• 3+ years HVAC experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all units meet Class A make-ready standards.
• Oversee work orders, turns, and preventative maintenance.
• Train, mentor, and manage maintenance staff.
• Coordinate vendors and manage contracts.
• Deliver fast, professional service to residents.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Strong problem solver

Detail-oriented

Reliable and accountable

Calm under pressure

Education

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

HVAC systems

Plumbing tools

Electrical systems

Appliance repair tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Description

Build a Brand-New Community from Day One

The Martino Group is seeking a highly skilled, hands‑on Lead Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance operations for a brand‑new Class A apartment community delivering in the next 60 days.

This is not a typical maintenance role.

This is an opportunity to set the standard, build your team, and take ownership of a luxury asset from first unit delivered through full stabilization.

Why This Role is Different

• Ground‑floor opportunity with new construction
• Leadership role with team‑building responsibility
• Fast‑paced lease‑up environment
• Career growth opportunities
• Direct impact on leasing success and resident satisfaction

What You’ll Own

Property Readiness & Quality Control:

• Ensure all units meet Class A make‑ready standards
• Identify and resolve construction or punch issues
• Maintain curb appeal and overall condition

Maintenance Operations:

• Oversee work orders, turns, and preventative maintenance
• Perform repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances

Team Leadership:

• Train, mentor, and manage maintenance staff
• Delegate work and ensure quality and timeliness

Vendor Management:

• Coordinate vendors and manage contracts
• Ensure work meets company standards and budget

Resident Experience:

• Deliver fast, professional service
• Maintain strong communication with residents and management

Who You Are

• Hands‑on leader
• Strong problem solver
• Detail‑oriented with high standards
• Accountable and reliable
• Calm under pressure

What You Bring

• 5+ years of maintenance experience
• 3+ years HVAC experience
• EPA Universal Certification
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry
• Leadership experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Performance incentives
• On‑call compensation
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• PTO and holidays
• Career growth opportunities

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday–Friday

On‑call rotation required

The Opportunity

If you take pride in your work and want to lead a team while building something from the ground up, this is your opportunity.