Maintenance Team Lead – Residential Properties

CWS Apartment Homes; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rental discounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Health Savings Account

Fitness Bucks

Paid time off

Company holidays

Floating holiday

Birthday holiday

Job summary

CWS Apartment Homes is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Director to blend hands-on maintenance with team leadership across our residential communities.

You will guide a maintenance team, prepare units, handle service requests, and uphold safety and quality while maintaining strong communication with residents and vendors.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED, EPA/HVAC certifications, Yardi experience, and the ability to travel within major metro areas in the United States.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (preferred)
• Yardi software experience (preferred)
• EPA, HVAC I & II, CPO and local certifications (required)
• Minimum 1-2 years previous full-time work experience in apartment maintenance or a trade that requires basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC (required)
• Own a basic set of hand tools (required)
• Able to read service requests, schedules, and regularly converse with team members, residents, and vendors in English
• Basic computer skills
• Able to adhere to set and variable work schedule, including weekends and emergencies as required
• Possess supervisory/managerial skills
• Able to travel within major metropolitan areas and may be required to attend company functions in other cities
• Able to respond to emergency calls outside of normal business hours

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading maintenance team
• Prepare make-ready apartments
• Complete service requests
• Maintain inventory and shop organization
• Perform common area maintenance
• Participate in preventative maintenance program
• Participate in resident satisfaction programs
• Communicate with customers, residents, investors, vendors, leadership, and CWS team members
• Participate in the CWS Risk Management Program and Safety Programs

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Maintenance

Electrical basics

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC knowledge

English reading

Driver’s license

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi software

Job description

CWS Apartment Homes is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Director to blend hands-on maintenance with team leadership across our residential communities.

You will guide a maintenance team, prepare units, handle service requests, and uphold safety and quality while maintaining strong communication with residents and vendors.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED, EPA/HVAC certifications, Yardi experience, and the ability to travel within major metro areas in the United States.