On-Site Lead Maintenance Technician — HVAC (Boone, NC)

KPM Property Management; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tool and boot allowance

Paid certification and continuing ed

Housing discount (if applicable)

Job summary

Rivers Edge in Boone, NC is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician with a strong HVAC background to oversee day-to-day upkeep of the community. This hands-on leadership role involves turning wrenches with the team while setting standards for quality, responsiveness, and resident satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in maintenance with supervisory experience, HVAC troubleshooting skills, and EPA 608 Certification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience with at least 1 year in a lead/supervisory role.
• Demonstrated HVAC troubleshooting and repair experience.
• EPA Section 608 Certification (Type II or Universal).
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to be on call and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and mentor the on-site maintenance team, assigning daily work orders and reviewing completed work.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC systems — split systems, heat pumps, package units, thermostats, refrigerant lines, and air handlers.
• Perform and oversee seasonal HVAC preventive maintenance, including filter changes, coil cleaning, and system inspections.
• Handle general maintenance across electrical, plumbing, appliance, drywall, carpentry, and locksmithing.
• Manage unit turns to ensure apartments are move-in ready on schedule.
• Maintain inventory of parts, tools, and supplies; source materials and coordinate with outside vendors.
• Participate in and coordinate the on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.
• Walk the property regularly to identify safety hazards and deferred maintenance before they become problems.
• Keep accurate records of work orders, preventive maintenance, and equipment service history.
• Ensure all work meets EPA, OSHA, and local code requirements.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Lead / supervisory experience

Electrical/plumbing basics

On-call readiness

Driver's license

Education

EPA Section 608 Certification (Type II or Universal)

Tools

Yardi

Entrata

RealPage

Job description

Rivers Edge in Boone, NC is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician with a strong HVAC background to oversee day-to-day upkeep of the community. This hands-on leadership role involves turning wrenches with the team while setting standards for quality, responsiveness, and resident satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in maintenance with supervisory experience, HVAC troubleshooting skills, and EPA 608 Certification.