Maintenance Lead Assistant– Apartment Community

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 59,512,320; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Lead Assistant for our apartment community in Denton, TX. You will lead hands-on maintenance operations, mentor a small team, and ensure timely, high-quality work to keep residents comfortable.

Responsibilities include coordinating repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and appliances; conducting inspections; managing unit turns; and handling on-call emergency maintenance with a professional approach to residents and vendors.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general repairs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and customer service mindset.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, appliances, and general building systems.
• Lead, train, and coordinate a maintenance technician team to ensure work orders are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Conduct regular property inspections to identify and address potential issues proactively.
• Manage unit turns - preparing vacant units for move-in, including painting, cleaning coordination, and punch list completion.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests on a rotating on-call schedule.
• Communicate professionally with residents regarding service requests and timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, parts used, and equipment service history.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed.
• Ensure the property is always safe, clean, and well-maintained.

Job description

Maintenance Lead Assistant- Apartment Community

Location: Denton, TX Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $20 hr

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and dependable Maintenance Lead Assistant to join our property management team. In this role, you'll be the go-to person for keeping our apartment community in top shape - leading hands-on maintenance operations while supporting and mentoring a small maintenance team. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a real impact on residents' daily lives, we'd love to hear from you. Must be HVAC certified.

What You'll Do

• Perform and oversee repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, appliances, and general building systems
• Lead, train, and coordinate a maintenance technician team to ensure work orders are completed efficiently and to a high standard
• Conduct regular property inspections to identify and address potential issues proactively
• Manage unit turns - preparing vacant units for move-in, including painting, cleaning coordination, and punch list completion
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests on a rotating on-call schedule
• Communicate professionally with residents regarding service requests and timelines
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, parts used, and equipment service history
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed
• Ensure the property is always safe, clean, and well-maintained

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general repairs
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and customer service mindset
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks in various conditions