Maintenance Lead — Multi-Property Operations

StuartCo; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Flexible Spending Account

Dental

Vision

Life

ADD

LTD

STD

Critical Illness

Accident

401(K)

Job summary

StuartCo's Highland Ridge Apartments in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a professional Maintenance Lead to supervise daily maintenance tasks and ensure safe, well‑maintained properties. The role spans HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, and coordination with vendors, with a focus on resident satisfaction and operational efficiency.

You will oversee maintenance staff, schedule work, manage budgets, and uphold safety standards, while coordinating inspections and ensuring high service levels across multiple

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4+ years of maintenance experience required.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• EPA Certification preferred.
• CPO certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and inventory.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Team leadership and supervision.
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Vendor and project management.
• Budget and inventory management.
• Safety leadership and compliance.
• Decision-making and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliances, lighting, locks, and general building systems.
• Coordinate and complete apartment turns to meet established move-in standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with established schedules and guidelines.
• Conduct exterior maintenance, including roofs, parking lots, garages, pools, and recreational areas (as applicable).
• Support grounds maintenance, including snow removal, trash pickup, and exterior cleanliness.
• Lead and supervise day-to-day activities of maintenance staff and, when applicable, caretaking staff.
• Assign work, monitor performance, and support training and development.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and professionalism within the maintenance team.
• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise work performed by outside vendors and contractors.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Order supplies and monitor maintenance budgets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Coordinate inspections with police, fire, utilities, and regulatory agencies as required.
• Complete required logs and paperwork, including preventive maintenance, boiler, and safety logs.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and quarterly maintenance training.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Remain flexible and adaptable to changing operational needs.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Vendor management

Budget management

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Decision-making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPA Certification

CPO certification

Job description

StuartCo's Highland Ridge Apartments in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a professional Maintenance Lead to supervise daily maintenance tasks and ensure safe, well‑maintained properties. The role spans HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, and coordination with vendors, with a focus on resident satisfaction and operational efficiency.

You will oversee maintenance staff, schedule work, manage budgets, and uphold safety standards, while coordinating inspections and ensuring high service levels across multiple