Residential Maintenance Lead – Multi-Site (Hands-On)

Arboreal Management; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,930,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Arboreal Management in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations across multiple sites. This hands-on role requires supervising 1–3 technicians, with about half of your time spent on hands-on maintenance and unit turns.

You will develop preventive maintenance plans, coordinate with property managers on repairs and capital projects, and communicate respectfully with residents. Spanish is a plus; competitive hourly pay of $28–$35 and full-time hours are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, ideally in multifamily or older buildings.
• Strong skills in general maintenance (plumbing, electrical, flooring).
• Experience leading or mentoring maintenance teams or vendors.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Comfort with basic tech tools (e.g., digital work order systems, Excel).
• A problem-solving mindset and a commitment to quality and safety.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations across residential properties.
• Supervise and support a team of 1-3 maintenance professionals, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Perform hands-on maintenance work (~50% of your time), with a focus on unit turns.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans.
• Collaborate with property managers to prioritize repairs and capital improvements.
• Communicate directly with residents in a respectful, timely, and solution-oriented manner.
• Occasionally assist nearby properties as part of a collaborative team.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Hands-on maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Team mentoring

Organizational skills

Tech tools (Excel)

Spanish (nice to have)

Tools

Excel

Work order systems

Job description

Arboreal Management in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations across multiple sites. This hands-on role requires supervising 1–3 technicians, with about half of your time spent on hands-on maintenance and unit turns.

You will develop preventive maintenance plans, coordinate with property managers on repairs and capital projects, and communicate respectfully with residents. Spanish is a plus; competitive hourly pay of $28–$35 and full-time hours are offered.