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Job Code: Lead Maintenance-DTX-115

Avita, Granite Heights, WI, United States


Avita Property Management LLC Job Code: Lead Maintenance-DTX-115 Desoto, TX·Full time Company website Apply for Job Code: Lead Maintenance-DTX-115
About Avita Property Management, Avita Property Management is one of Texas’s fastest-growing, tech-enabled multifamily operators, currently managing 5,000 units with a clear and aggressive growth plan to exceed 10,000 units within the next 24 months. In addition to third‑party management, we own assets across Texas through our sister investment company, OTH Capital. Our portfolio spans Class A, Class B, and Class C communities, with deep expertise in value‑add strategies and high‑performance operations across diverse asset types. We excel in environments where operational discipline, decisive leadership, and strategic execution drive measurable results. Avita is built for scale. We challenge traditional property management through advanced technology, automation, and data‑driven execution—delivering efficiency, accountability, and superior outcomes for owners and residents alike. We are actively seeking leaders and partners who thrive on innovation, embrace accountability, and are ready to redefine what modern property management looks like.

Description
Come join our Avita Property Management; we value our employees by offering a competitive starting salary, schedule and benefits including:

Commission and bonus opportunities!

Paid vacation and sick leave

11 Paid holidays

Training, certification, & growth opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Avita Property Management is a full‑service multifamily group whose home base is in Austin but also has properties in Cedar Park, Georgetown, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.

Maintenance Lead
Under the direction of the Property Manager, the

Maintenance Lead

is responsible for all physical aspects of the apartment community, coordinating and performing maintenance and repair services, ensuring curb appeal and quality of apartment homes, responding to customer service requests, and adhering to all safety policies.

Essential Functions
Maintenance Services

Direct and oversee all aspects of maintenance of the community. Schedule and perform preventative maintenance, inspections, nighttime lighting audits, and janitorial services.

Maintain accurate records for all required reporting and record keeping outlined by Avita Policy.

Walk the property daily to uphold curb appeal and monitor safety issues.

Schedule and coordinate apartment turns, including assistance with resident move‑out and apartment renovations.

Follow expense guidelines, monitor operating expenses, and make recommendations for cost‑saving strategies for the community.

Manage inventory and storage area, purchasing adequate maintenance materials for service requests and apartment turns, keeping an accurate log of supplies.

Communicate and advise the Property Manager on recommendations for capital improvements and maintenance requirements for the annual budget.

Coordinate all contracted services. Solicit and analyze bids, assess work once completed, and track invoices to guarantee timely payment.

Complete all service requests and apartment turnovers in line with Avita policy and procedure.

Supervise the use of property golf carts and all other major tools and equipment when applicable.

Notify Property Managers with solutions for any safety or liability concerns as well as preventative maintenance needs.

Conduct and document monthly safety meetings, including procedures, training, safety equipment, MSDA and use of equipment.

Perform other duties as required.

Customer Service

Complete service requests from residents and team members in a timely fashion, in accordance with company policy.

Ensure excellent customer service with a courteous and professional attitude toward all customers and team members.

Audit the key tracking system daily and weekly.

Participate in after‑hours emergency requests and ensure property staff coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

May occasionally be required to assist at other properties.

Run errands to support the property as necessary.

Personal Development

Support and assist Property Manager with new hire selection.

Train, coach, and mentor team members, ensuring appropriate training is received.

Create a team environment: hold weekly team meetings; manage by goals, open communication.

Generate work and on‑call schedule for service employees.

Provide ongoing feedback to team members. Evaluate team members through scheduled formal written performance reviews. Take corrective action as necessary according to company policy.

Provide recommendations for compensation adjustments, promotions, and terminations.

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