Lead Maintenance Technician
Summary
Oversees daily maintenance operations and staff for multifamily properties, ensuring facilities and grounds meet company standards. This hands-on, supervisory role involves addressing work orders, managing turnover schedules, and preventing facility issues.
Two Coast Living is a real estate investment and property management company committed to operational excellence, resident and tenant satisfaction, and long-term asset value. Our team owns and operates properties across multiple markets and asset types, leveraging a collaborative and performance-driven culture.
Position Summary
The Lead Maintenance Technician oversees daily maintenance operations for a multifamily property, ensuring facilities, grounds, and resident amenities are maintained to company standards. This role is hands-on and supervisory, responsible for addressing work orders, managing make-ready schedules, leading maintenance staff, and preventing small issues from escalating into major repairs. The Lead Maintenance Technician works closely with the Property Management team and serves as a visible, approachable leader for residents and team members alike.
Work Arrangement
- Location: Onsite | Property Name | City, State
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- On-Call: Required on a scheduled rotation, including occasional evenings or weekends
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and oversee routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance across the property, including building systems, grounds, and resident amenities, while promptly addressing work orders and proactively identifying issues to prevent escalation
- Manage apartment turnover by tracking make-ready activities and maintaining the make-ready board to ensure units are completed on schedule
- Supervise, train, and support maintenance team members, leading by example through hands-on participation and assisting with troubleshooting and work order completion as needed
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with residents and the Property Management team to ensure professional service delivery and minimize disruption during maintenance and turnover activities
- Maintain a safety-first approach by ensuring proper handling of chemicals and regulated materials, compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations, and consistent training and reinforcement of safety procedures for the maintenance team
Career Path & Next Role Readiness
The Lead Maintenance Technician role is intentionally designed as a pathway to Area Maintenance and Regional Maintenance roles. Employees are typically considered next role ready after consistently demonstrating strong performance for 12+ months in:
- Technical expertise and maintenance excellence
- Leadership, coaching, and team development
- Operational efficiency and financial accountability
- Ownership, sound judgment, and accountability
Next Role Readiness does not guarantee promotion but ensures priority consideration for internal advancement opportunities when available.
Compensation
- Base Salary Range: $X – $Y (dependent on experience, skills, and location)
- Bonus Eligibility: Discretionary bonus upon eligibility
- Incentives: Eligibility based long-term incentives and performance-based awards
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and market considerations.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan with auto-enrollment after 60 days
- Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state requirements
- Paid holidays or holiday pay for eligible employees
- Opportunities for professional development & training