Lead Maintenance Technician - Riata

The Technical Range This Role Demands

Lead Maintenance Technician at Riata isn't a one-trade job. You're moving across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs on any given day, and the depth of that range matters. A technician who's strong in one area but thin in the others will feel it fast. The residents at this Austin community notice response times, and the team you're leading will take cues from how you handle the tough calls: the compressor that fails on a Friday afternoon, the water heater that goes out over a holiday weekend.

Olympus Property has been recognized as a National Apartment Association Top Employer three years running (2023, 2024, 2025). That's not just a badge. It signals that the company is watching how people are treated at the team level, not just the resident level. For a lead tech, that matters because you're hiring, training, and evaluating the people under you. Your ability to develop the team directly affects how well the property runs.

What You're Actually Responsible For

This role carries supervisory weight alongside hands-on work. You're conducting routine inspections of the property's interior and exterior, coordinating exterior vendors like landscaping, managing proper trash removal procedures, and keeping the Community Compliance Manual current. You're also the person who makes sure tools, equipment, and materials are stored safely and that OSHA standards aren't just a poster on a wall.

• Two to five years of multi-family maintenance experience, with prior supervisory time preferred
• Working knowledge across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry
• HVAC, EPA, and/or CPO certifications may be required based on property needs
• Comfort with operations technology platforms and basic computer communication
• Flexibility for days, evenings, weekdays, and weekends
• High school diploma or equivalent required

The compensation range sits between $80,000 and $90,000, with monthly and quarterly bonuses available. That's a real number for Austin's market and reflects the scope of what this role covers.

What Separates Strong Candidates Here

Austin's rental market runs hot. Properties in this city deal with high turn volume and residents who have options. A lead tech who treats make-readies as just a checklist will produce units that feel like it. The best candidates here think about the punch list differently: they know which items a prospective resident will notice during a tour and they sequence the work accordingly.

The supervisory piece is where many technicians hit a ceiling. Doing the work well and teaching others to do it well are different skills. If you've coached a junior tech through a difficult repair, run a team through a safety protocol, or held a performance conversation, those experiences translate directly to what Olympus is looking for here. The culture emphasis on teamwork and respect isn't just language. It shows up in how leads are expected to run their teams day to day.