Senior Maintenance Lead - Multifamily (500+ Units)

Richfield Real Estate Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Three weeks of PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Richfield Real Estate Corporation is seeking a Lead Maintenance for Portico at West 8 in Houston, Texas. The role will oversee daily maintenance for a 500+ unit mid-rise community, coordinating with the Property Manager to prioritize work, manage resources, and ensure safe, well-maintained apartments and common areas.

The position requires hands-on technical skills across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related systems, along with supervisory experience, emergency responsiveness, and a

Qualifications

• Must have extensive hands-on maintenance experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, boilers, pumps, and other mechanical systems.
• Experience supervising maintenance staff and coordinating with property management.
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA safety requirements and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, perform, and oversee repairs to building systems and components.
• Prioritize, assign, schedule, and monitor service requests and preventive maintenance.
• Inspect vacant apartments and supervise make-readies to meet move-in dates.
• Lead maintenance staff, coach performance, and communicate priorities to management.
• Respond to emergencies after hours and coordinate with contractors as needed.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Boilers and pumps

Maintenance supervision

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

EPA Section 608 technician certification

CPO certification (preferred)

Tools

Electronic work order systems

Basic computer applications

Job description

Richfield Real Estate Corporation is seeking a Lead Maintenance for Portico at West 8 in Houston, Texas. The role will oversee daily maintenance for a 500+ unit mid-rise community, coordinating with the Property Manager to prioritize work, manage resources, and ensure safe, well-maintained apartments and common areas.

The position requires hands-on technical skills across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related systems, along with supervisory experience, emergency responsiveness, and a