Maintenance Lead

Artcraft Management; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Artcraft Management in Richmond, VA is seeking a Maintenance Lead Technician to supervise daily apartment maintenance and lead a small team. You will troubleshoot HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and appliances while ensuring resident satisfaction and responsive service.

The role requires hands-on skills, strong organization, and the ability to coordinate apartment turns and preventive maintenance. A Virginia driver's license and excellent communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of apartment or building maintenance experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and general repairs.
• EPA certification preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance operations for the community.
• Complete service requests and ensure excellent resident service.
• Coordinate apartment turns to prepare homes for new residents.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep the property operating efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems, appliances, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other building systems.
• Supervise and mentor the maintenance team.
• Maintain inventory and work with vendors when needed.
• Help maintain beautiful grounds and common areas.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency maintenance.

Skills

HVAC

Maintenance

Leadership

Education

EPA certification

Virginia Driver’s License

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Richmond, VA 23225

Salary Range: $28.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Are you an experienced apartment maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, leading a team, and taking pride in a well‑maintained community?

Artcraft Management is looking for aMaintenance Lead Technicianwho is hands‑on, organized, and committed to providing exceptional service to our residents. If you enjoy a variety of work, have strong HVAC and maintenance skills, and want to work for a company that values its employees, we'd love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day‑to‑day maintenance operations for the community.
• Complete service requests and ensure excellent resident service.
• Coordinate apartment turns to prepare homes for new residents.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep the property operating efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems, appliances, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other building systems.
• Supervise and mentor the maintenance team.
• Maintain inventory and work with vendors when needed.
• Help maintain beautiful grounds and common areas.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation for emergency maintenance.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of apartment or building maintenance experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and general repairs.
• EPA certification preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work both indoors and outdoors.

Why Join Artcraft Management?

At Artcraft Management, we believe our people make the difference. We offer a supportive team environment where your experience is respected, your ideas are valued, and your work has a direct impact on our residents and communities.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
• Stable, locally owned property management company
• A team that values integrity, accountability, and service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Possession of valid Virginia Driver’s License and proof of insurance. Running maintenance errands is an essential function of this position.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; Payroll Systems; Project Management Software

Other skills required:

• Technical training in one or more trades, or a minimum of 2 to 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Must possess a basic knowledge of, and the ability to supervise others and have an understanding of the principles and procedures of building maintenance.
• Must be able to work well with others (other employees, residents, and vendors).
• This is a position with profit/loss responsibility.
• Must have a general knowledge of maintenance and must be familiar with the interrelationship of maintenance, marketing, and management.
• Position requires a high degree of energy and human relations skills.
• This is a combination work/supervisor’s position.
• Must be an excellent communicator and motivator. Requires personal contact, proper conduct, and a high level of competence and efficiency.
• This position involves overtime, holiday and weekend work, ownership of hand tools, and handling on‑call emergencies, The capacity to perform sustained manual labor, work in inclement weather and climbing ladders and working on roofs is also required.

If you're ready to join a company where your skills matter and your career can grow, we'd love to hear from you.