Lead Maintenance

Job Details: Job Location: Portico at West 8

• Houston, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Position Overview Oversee and perform daily maintenance for a 500+ unit mid-rise apartment community. This hands-on supervisory position works closely with the Property Manager to set priorities, manage resources, train maintenance personnel, and keep apartments, building systems, equipment, grounds, and common areas safe and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repairs Diagnose, perform, and oversee repairs to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, boilers, pumps, and other mechanical systems. Repair doors, locks, windows, flooring, drywall, lighting, fixtures, roofing, and other building components. Maintain pool equipment, irrigation, gates, fencing, common areas, and amenities.

Coordinate elevator, fire protection, and specialized equipment repairs with qualified contractors. Respond promptly to emergencies, resolve recurring problems, and provide hands-on technical support. Work Orders and Preventive Maintenance Prioritize, assign, schedule, and monitor service requests and staffing to meet property needs and ensure quality work.

Schedule and perform preventive maintenance and property inspections; identify repair needs and safety concerns. Keep buildings, grounds, parking areas, amenities, and common areas clean, safe, and maintained. Enforce safety procedures, protective equipment use, and applicable OSHA and EPA requirements. Maintain accurate work orders, inspection records, preventive maintenance records, and outstanding repair lists.

Apartment Make Readies Inspect vacant apartments and coordinate personnel, supplies, and contractors to meet company standards and scheduled move-in dates. Perform and oversee make-ready work, order and maintain supplies for repairs and preventive maintenance, and monitor the make-ready board daily. Complete final inspections and communicate schedules, delays, and additional repairs to the Property Manager and office staff.

Team Leadership and General Responsibilities Supervise, train, and support maintenance personnel; assign daily duties and monitor performance, productivity, and workmanship. Assist the Property Manager with evaluations, coaching, performance improvement, and staffing recommendations. Communicate maintenance priorities, staffing needs, major repairs, and property concerns to the Property Manager.

Maintain records of critical infrastructure, including utility shutoffs and sewer cleanouts. Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, sound judgment, initiative, and courteous service to residents, coworkers, and vendors. Follow company policies, safety procedures, and brand standards; support resident satisfaction, occupancy, and community performance.

Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies as required. Lead by example through hands-on work and perform other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

Multifamily maintenance experience required; lead or supervisory experience at a community of 400+ units preferred. Mid-rise or high-rise maintenance experience strongly preferred. Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, boilers, pumps, and general building maintenance. Experience managing make-readies, preventive maintenance, service requests, and maintenance personnel.

Strong troubleshooting, leadership, organization, communication, and time management skills. Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and maintenance safety requirements. EPA Section 608 technician certification required for regulated refrigerant work; CPO certification preferred. Proficiency with electronic work order systems and basic computer applications.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, as required. Ability to lift, bend, climb, and perform physical maintenance work in varying weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation

and Benefits We offer competitive pay, health insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, three weeks of annual paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and more. Employment Requirements Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a pre-employment drug screening. Richfield Real Estate Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.