Property Maintenance Lead — Make-Ready & Safety

Disrupt; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Generous PTO

Growth Opportunities

Employee Wealth Program

Job summary

Emerge Living seeks a Service Manager to lead maintenance operations across our Houston-area communities. You will manage a hands-on team, ensuring timely upkeep, safety, and resident satisfaction through strong leadership and vendor coordination.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, budget discipline, and compliance with OSHA standards, while supporting growth within a fast-growing multi-family firm.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in apartment maintenance with supervisory responsibilities.
• EPA Certification Type I and II required.
• Proven mentoring ability and regulatory inspections.
• Able to collaborate with the Property Manager to meet goals.
• Hands-on plumbing, electrical, HVAC knowledge and problem-solving.
• Budget guidance: purchasing, vendor scheduling, procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the maintenance team for repairs.
• Respond to service requests promptly and professionally.
• Maintain move-in-ready apartments to meet leasing demand.
• Hire, train, and develop maintenance staff.
• Oversee preventive maintenance to reduce emergencies.
• Operate as technical expert and resource for the team.
• Address resident service requests and routine property maintenance.
• Oversee make-ready process for vacant units and vendor coordination.
• Maintain cleanliness and aesthetic standards across grounds and buildings.
• Inspect work for quality and compliance with standards.
• Manage inventory within budget; document monthly preventive tasks.
• Lead safety initiatives; OSHA compliance and records.
• Deliver exceptional customer service with respect and urgency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

EPA Type I & II

Leadership

Organization

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Driver's license

Job description

Emerge Living seeks a Service Manager to lead maintenance operations across our Houston-area communities. You will manage a hands-on team, ensuring timely upkeep, safety, and resident satisfaction through strong leadership and vendor coordination.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, budget discipline, and compliance with OSHA standards, while supporting growth within a fast-growing multi-family firm.