On-Call Lead Apartment Maintenance Tech

Briarwood; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Briarwood is seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to supervise and perform hands-on maintenance for a 190+ unit apartment community in California. The role involves managing work orders, turnovers, and preventative maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry, while ensuring safety and property standards.

This is a full-time position with full benefits. The initial assignment is temporary (12–18 months) with the possibility of permanency based on business needs.

Qualifications

• HVAC Certification is required.
• 3–5 years as Lead Maintenance Technician or 5+ years as Maintenance Technician at a 200+ unit property.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing 4+ staff.
• Strong skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, turnovers.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet physical demands, pass background check, and comply with a drug/alcohol-free workplace policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team while working hands-on.
• Manage and complete work orders, unit turns, and preventative maintenance.
• Perform repairs across multiple trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting).
• Coordinate vendors, inspections, inventory, and property standards.
• Maintain maintenance logs, safety records, and equipment schedules.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality property operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Troubleshooting

Multitrade maintenance

HVAC familiarity

Education

HVAC Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Plumbing tools

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Briarwood is seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to supervise and perform hands-on maintenance for a 190+ unit apartment community in California. The role involves managing work orders, turnovers, and preventative maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry, while ensuring safety and property standards.

This is a full-time position with full benefits. The initial assignment is temporary (12–18 months) with the possibility of permanency based on business needs.