Lead Maintenance Technician

Fogelman is hiring an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance operations at The Aster Sugar Land, a 240-unit community located in Sugar Land, TX.  The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of Maintenance Supervisory experience in the multifamily industry, describes themselves as a working supervisor but has also managed a team. Must be proficient in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical & Appliances, is HVAC & CPO certified, and strong with vendor relations and managing turns for the property.

Yardi & Happy Co experience a plus. Valid Driver's License required for the position.
If you take pride in creating well‑maintained, welcoming communities and enjoy leading a collaborative team, we'd love to speak with you.
Fogelman possesses over 60 years of experience and was ranked #2 in the country as a Best Place To Work in Multifamily for 2026. We invest in our associates with:

Competitive Biweekly pay + On Call Stipend + Quarterly Bonus Potential
Monthly Cell Phone Allowance & split renewal commissions
Housing Discount
BCBS Health, Dental, Vision, Disability/Life Insurance
Matching 401K
Training, Career Development, Certifications, Tuition Reimbursement
Recognition & Rewards through Awardco + Associate Appreciations & Incentives
$500 Associate Referrals
Employee Connect - resources for legal, financial & personal support

SUMMARY
The Lead Maintenance Technician ensures all maintenance service requests and repairs are made correctly and promptly by performing technical and mechanical work that ensures the physical aspects of the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet Fogelman's standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality. This role is responsible for the direct supervision of the maintenance team while working with the centralized maintenance manager to schedule work with vendors and manage the supply order process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning, assigning, and directing work to ensure all work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs following established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Assist in the "make-ready" process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a "punch" list of maintenance work needed, communicating the needs with the centralized maintenance manager, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property's maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the centralized maintenance manager about re-ordering needs.
Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.
Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.
Participates in "on-call" rotation and responds to emergency calls as needed. Weekend work may be required based on the needs of the Fogelman community
Complies with Fogelman's safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property's routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety-related laws and requirements, and reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
May periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors, and other service providers to verify the work, materials, and services meet quality standards, scope, and specifications as required.
Assists in conducting routine and…