Maintenance Lead - Multifamily Lease-Up & Stabilization

Colonial Group; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development & Career Adv.

Job summary

CAM Properties is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee Santana Ridge Apartments in Chandler, AZ. You will drive maintenance operations, lead a team, and partner with the Community Manager to achieve occupancy goals and resident satisfaction.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, capital improvements coordination, and delivering an exceptional living experience in a lease-up and stabilization phase.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of multifamily maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience as Maintenance Lead, Supervisor, or senior maintenance technician preferred.
• Experience supporting apartment lease-ups, stabilization, renovations, or value-add communities is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, and general building maintenance.
• EPA certification preferred; HVAC certification or equivalent training is a plus.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and motivate maintenance team members.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work orders, apartment turns, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, lift up to 50 pounds, reliable transportation, and availability for emergency on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support onsite maintenance team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship.
• Assign, prioritize, and complete maintenance work orders while ensuring timely response and resolution.
• Establish daily maintenance priorities and monitor productivity, work quality, and completion timelines.
• Maintain strong communication with the Community Manager and leasing team regarding maintenance needs, apartment availability, and resident concerns.
• Promote a positive, solutions-oriented work environment focused on efficiency, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.
• Play an active role in achieving occupancy and stabilization goals by ensuring apartments are ready for leasing and move-in.
• Coordinate and oversee apartment turns, make-ready schedules, inspections, and quality control.
• Minimize apartment downtime and ensure vacant units are completed on schedule and meet CAM's presentation standards.
• Partner with the leasing team to prioritize upcoming move-ins, model apartments, and units needed to support leasing activity.
• Conduct final inspections to ensure apartments are clean, functional, and fully prepared for new residents.
• Proactively identify maintenance issues that could delay leasing, move-ins, or resident satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical equipment, appliances, and community amenities.
• Perform and oversee routine repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds, amenities, mechanical systems, and common areas.
• Maintain excellent curb appeal, cleanliness, landscaping coordination, and overall community presentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Tools

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Lead - Multifamily Lease-Up & Stabilization

Location: Santana Ridge Apartments | Chandler, Arizona
Position: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Pay, Based On Experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short-Term Disability, Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Join CAM Properties – Help Lead Santana Ridge to Success!

CAM Properties is seeking an experienced, hands-on, and motivated Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance operations at Santana Ridge Apartments in Chandler, Arizona.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in their work, enjoys leading a team, and understands the important role maintenance plays in a community's leasing success, resident satisfaction, and overall property performance.

As Santana Ridge continues through its lease-up and stabilization efforts, the Maintenance Lead will play a key role in ensuring apartments are move-in ready, service requests are completed efficiently, preventative maintenance is prioritized, and the community consistently delivers an exceptional living experience.

We are looking for more than someone who can complete repairs. We want a proactive leader who takes ownership of property conditions, motivates their team, maintains high standards, and works closely with the Community Manager to achieve occupancy and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations & Team Leadership

1. Lead, train, and support onsite maintenance team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship.
2. Assign, prioritize, and complete maintenance work orders while ensuring timely response and resolution.
3. Establish daily maintenance priorities and monitor productivity, work quality, and completion timelines.
4. Maintain strong communication with the Community Manager and leasing team regarding maintenance needs, apartment availability, and resident concerns.
5. Promote a positive, solutions-oriented work environment focused on efficiency, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.

Lease-Up, Apartment Turns & Stabilization

1. Play an active role in achieving the community's occupancy and stabilization goals by ensuring apartments are ready for leasing and move-in.
2. Coordinate and oversee apartment turns, make-ready schedules, inspections, and quality control.
3. Minimize apartment downtime and ensure vacant units are completed on schedule and meet CAM's presentation standards.
4. Partner with the leasing team to prioritize upcoming move-ins, model apartments, and units needed to support leasing activity.
5. Conduct final inspections to ensure apartments are clean, functional, and fully prepared for new residents.
6. Proactively identify maintenance issues that could delay leasing, move-ins, or resident satisfaction.

Preventative Maintenance & Property Standards

1. Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical equipment, appliances, and community amenities.
2. Perform and oversee routine repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
3. Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds, amenities, mechanical systems, and common areas.
4. Maintain excellent curb appeal, cleanliness, landscaping coordination, and overall community presentation.
5. Identify potential maintenance concerns early to reduce emergency repairs, unnecessary expenses, and resident disruption.
6. Ensure maintenance shops, equipment, tools, and inventory are organized, properly maintained, and safely stored.

Capital Improvements, Renovations & Vendor Coordination

1. Assist the Community Manager and regional leadership with coordinating interior improvements, exterior renovations, and capital improvement projects.
2. Monitor vendor and contractor work to ensure quality, timely completion, and minimal disruption to residents.
3. Assist with project inspections, scheduling, progress updates, and quality control.
4. Identify opportunities to improve property conditions, enhance curb appeal, and support long-term asset preservation.
5. Help manage maintenance expenses, supplies, and vendor costs while maintaining quality standards.

Resident Experience & Safety

1. Deliver exceptional customer service through timely repairs, professional communication, and respectful interactions with residents.
2. Respond promptly to resident maintenance concerns and ensure proper follow-up.
3. Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents, homeowners, prospective renters, and visitors.
4. Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements, company policies, and maintenance procedures.
5. Participate in the emergency on-call rotation and respond to urgent maintenance situations as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Minimum 2-3 years of multifamily maintenance experience preferred.
2. Previous experience as a Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Supervisor, or senior maintenance technician strongly preferred.
3. Experience supporting apartment lease-ups, property stabilization, renovations, or value-add communities is a plus.
4. Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, and general building maintenance.
5. EPA certification preferred; HVAC certification or equivalent technical training is a plus.
6. Proven ability to supervise, train, and motivate maintenance team members.
7. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work orders, apartment turns, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs.
8. Ability to troubleshoot problems, make sound decisions, and work independently.
9. Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to customer service.
10. Detail-oriented, dependable, proactive, and committed to maintaining high property standards.
11. Ability to work in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
12. Reliable transportation required.
13. Availability to participate in an emergency on-call rotation.

Compensation & Benefits

CAM Properties offers competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, along with:

1. Medical Insurance
2. Dental Insurance
3. Vision Insurance
4. 401(k) Retirement Plan
5. Short-Term Disability Insurance
6. Paid Time Off
7. Paid Holidays
8. Professional Development & Career Advancement Opportunities
9. Experienced Regional and Corporate Support

Why Build Your Career With CAM Properties?

Established in 1993, CAM Properties has built a strong reputation in the Arizona multifamily industry through hands‑on management, local market expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence.

At CAM, we recognize that maintenance teams are essential to the success of every community. We value professionals who take initiative, lead by example, and understand that quality maintenance directly impacts resident satisfaction, retention, leasing performance, and property value.

What Sets CAM Apart:

1. Opportunity to Make an Impact: Help Santana Ridge achieve its leasing and stabilization goals while maintaining a community residents are proud to call home.
2. Leadership & Ownership: Take an active role in managing maintenance operations, developing your team, and improving property performance.
3. Supportive Management: Work closely with an experienced Community Manager, regional leadership, and corporate support teams.
4. Variety & Professional Growth: Gain exposure to daily operations, apartment renovations, exterior improvements, and capital projects.
5. Career Advancement: Opportunities to expand your skills and grow into larger maintenance leadership roles.
6. Team-Oriented Culture: Join a company that values accountability, quality workmanship, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.