Senior Maintenance Lead — Multifamily Lease-Up

Colonial Group; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development & Career Adv.

Job summary

CAM Properties is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee Santana Ridge Apartments in Chandler, AZ. You will drive maintenance operations, lead a team, and partner with the Community Manager to achieve occupancy goals and resident satisfaction.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, capital improvements coordination, and delivering an exceptional living experience in a lease-up and stabilization phase.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of multifamily maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience as Maintenance Lead, Supervisor, or senior maintenance technician preferred.
• Experience supporting apartment lease-ups, stabilization, renovations, or value-add communities is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, and general building maintenance.
• EPA certification preferred; HVAC certification or equivalent training is a plus.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and motivate maintenance team members.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work orders, apartment turns, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, lift up to 50 pounds, reliable transportation, and availability for emergency on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support onsite maintenance team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship.
• Assign, prioritize, and complete maintenance work orders while ensuring timely response and resolution.
• Establish daily maintenance priorities and monitor productivity, work quality, and completion timelines.
• Maintain strong communication with the Community Manager and leasing team regarding maintenance needs, apartment availability, and resident concerns.
• Promote a positive, solutions-oriented work environment focused on efficiency, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.
• Play an active role in achieving occupancy and stabilization goals by ensuring apartments are ready for leasing and move-in.
• Coordinate and oversee apartment turns, make-ready schedules, inspections, and quality control.
• Minimize apartment downtime and ensure vacant units are completed on schedule and meet CAM's presentation standards.
• Partner with the leasing team to prioritize upcoming move-ins, model apartments, and units needed to support leasing activity.
• Conduct final inspections to ensure apartments are clean, functional, and fully prepared for new residents.
• Proactively identify maintenance issues that could delay leasing, move-ins, or resident satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical equipment, appliances, and community amenities.
• Perform and oversee routine repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds, amenities, mechanical systems, and common areas.
• Maintain excellent curb appeal, cleanliness, landscaping coordination, and overall community presentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Tools

HVAC knowledge

Job description

CAM Properties is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee Santana Ridge Apartments in Chandler, AZ. You will drive maintenance operations, lead a team, and partner with the Community Manager to achieve occupancy goals and resident satisfaction.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, capital improvements coordination, and delivering an exceptional living experience in a lease-up and stabilization phase.