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Maintenance Lead jobs are open across manufacturing, facilities management, commercial real estate, and logistics, at every level from working lead to senior maintenance supervisor, with specializations in preventive maintenance, HVAC systems, and electrical and mechanical systems. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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As a Lead Service Technician with Sequoia, your hands on work will be essential to the operation of a multi-million dollar property.
You’re an expert at home remodel and repair. You can rewire electrical switches, know the parts of an HVAC system, and repair appliances. You love troubleshooting and fixing things. When you must call on help for a complex job, you make sure the contractor gets the job done right the first time.
You love to make people’s day and service with a smile is never optional.
You are in it to win it.
We’re not just any property management company. Join us as we elevate the industry.
Qualifications:Must haves:
- Positive attitude
- Organization
- Speed
- Sense of humor
- On call availability
- Superior knowledge of home maintenance including plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and painting.
- Preferred schedule: Tuesday-Saturday
Great to haves:
- Renovations or construction experience
- Maintenance certification such as CPO or EPA (if you don’t have it, we’ll help you get it)
- General contractor, journeyman, electrician, HVAC, or other skilled trade
The compensation range for this role is $28 - $34 / hour plus quarterly bonuses.
Benefits:What we’ll do for you:
Provide a great place to work – you’ll want to show up and give your best self every day, we promise
Allow you to excel – by providing you the best training programs in the industry
Ensure you're covered – superior health, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) program with matching contributions that keeps you on track for your future
Give you a break – paid time off for vacation, sick days, holidays, and your birthday
Reward you – apartment rent discounts up to 50% based on tenure, fun days, generous monthly perks, cash bonuses, and recognition for a job well done
Encourage community involvement – up to 4 personal paid days off for volunteer work
Foster an inclusive culture – by actively supporting diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity through initiatives that ensure everyone feels valued and heard
Sequoia Equities is a renowned property management company with nearly 400 team members and apartment communities located on the West Coast. We prioritize our team members in every decision, focusing on their career development, growth, and ongoing engagement. Join us as we elevate the everyday. To learn more about Sequoia, visit careers.elevatetosequoia.com.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Join our Talent Community to stay up-to-date on new opportunities and openings!
Sequoia Equities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and promotes a drug-free workplace.
As a Lead Service Technician with Sequoia, your hands on work will be essential to the operation of a multi-million dollar property.
You’re an expert at home remodel and repair. You can rewire electrical switches, know the parts of an HVAC system, and repair appliances. You love troubleshooting and fixing things. When you must call on help for a complex job, you make sure the contractor gets the job done right the first time.
You love to make people’s day and service with a smile is never optional.
You are in it to win it.
We’re not just any property management company. Join us as we elevate the industry.
Qualifications:Must haves:
- Positive attitude
- Organization
- Speed
- Sense of humor
- On call availability
- Superior knowledge of home maintenance including plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and painting.
- Preferred schedule: Tuesday-Saturday
Great to haves:
- Renovations or construction experience
- Maintenance certification such as CPO or EPA (if you don’t have it, we’ll help you get it)
- General contractor, journeyman, electrician, HVAC, or other skilled trade
The compensation range for this role is $28 - $34 / hour plus quarterly bonuses.
Benefits:What we’ll do for you:
Provide a great place to work – you’ll want to show up and give your best self every day, we promise
Allow you to excel – by providing you the best training programs in the industry
Ensure you're covered – superior health, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) program with matching contributions that keeps you on track for your future
Give you a break – paid time off for vacation, sick days, holidays, and your birthday
Reward you – apartment rent discounts up to 50% based on tenure, fun days, generous monthly perks, cash bonuses, and recognition for a job well done
Encourage community involvement – up to 4 personal paid days off for volunteer work
Foster an inclusive culture – by actively supporting diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity through initiatives that ensure everyone feels valued and heard
Sequoia Equities is a renowned property management company with nearly 400 team members and apartment communities located on the West Coast. We prioritize our team members in every decision, focusing on their career development, growth, and ongoing engagement. Join us as we elevate the everyday. To learn more about Sequoia, visit careers.elevatetosequoia.com.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Join our Talent Community to stay up-to-date on new opportunities and openings!
Sequoia Equities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and promotes a drug-free workplace.
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Who's Hiring
- Republic Services11
- Penn Apartment Staffing11P
- Hannaford10
- WEST STAR AVIATION10
- TAM Residential10
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
- Chemicals & Materials
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance lead jobs.
- Three to five years of industrial or facilities maintenance experience with demonstrated team leadership
- Proficiency in preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems
- EPA 608 certification or journeyman-level electrical or HVAC license preferred
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 general industry certification
- Ability to read technical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals
- High school diploma or GED required, associate degree in a technical trade considered a plus
Tips for Your Maintenance Lead Job Search
Quantify your preventive maintenance results
Employers want to see what your PM program actually delivered. On your resume, replace vague claims with concrete outcomes like reduced equipment downtime, extended asset life cycles, or decreased emergency repair frequency tied to your scheduling decisions.
List every relevant certification you hold
Maintenance lead postings often filter on certifications before a human ever reads the resume. Include EPA 608, OSHA 30, HVAC licenses, and any state journeyman or electrical credentials in a dedicated section near the top, not buried in a paragraph.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists maintenance lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your trade depth
A posting that lists HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and automation as equal requirements is often fishing. Focus on openings where your strongest two or three trades are listed first, since those are the gaps the hiring manager actually needs filled.
Prepare a walk-through of a failure you diagnosed
Interviewers for maintenance lead roles almost always ask you to describe a breakdown you identified and resolved. Prepare one detailed story covering what symptoms you spotted, the diagnostic steps you took, and how you kept the team moving during the repair.
Negotiate shift differentials and on-call terms
Maintenance leads frequently cover nights, weekends, or rotating on-call schedules that rarely appear in the posted rate. Before accepting an offer, confirm the shift structure, on-call frequency, and whether differential pay applies so the total compensation is clear.
Maintenance Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most maintenance leads?
The most active employers for maintenance leads right now are Republic Services, Penn Apartment Staffing, and Hannaford, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing facilities and large commercial property management companies consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many maintenance lead jobs are remote?
About 5% of maintenance lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most maintenance work. The small remote share tends to cluster in roles focused on facilities coordination, maintenance scheduling, or vendor oversight rather than direct equipment work.
How do you become a maintenance lead?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience in a maintenance technician role, covering multiple trades such as electrical, HVAC, or mechanical systems. Earn relevant certifications like OSHA 30 or EPA 608 to strengthen your candidacy. Take on informal leadership responsibilities, such as training new technicians or coordinating shift handoffs, so you can demonstrate supervisory readiness when you apply for lead positions.
Can you get hired as a maintenance lead with limited experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates into maintenance lead roles when they have strong trade depth even without formal supervisory history. Emphasize any time you coordinated work among coworkers, mentored apprentices, or managed a preventive maintenance schedule. Smaller facilities and property management companies often promote from within or hire leads who bring deep single-trade expertise over broad multi-trade backgrounds.
What does the maintenance lead interview process look like?
Most maintenance lead interviews run two to three rounds. The first round is typically a phone screen with HR covering your background and certifications. The second round involves a technical interview or walk-through with a facilities manager or plant manager, where you discuss past repairs, PM programs you have run, and how you prioritize competing work orders. Some employers add a brief site tour to assess your familiarity with the equipment environment.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance lead jobs?
You can find and apply to maintenance lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your trade background and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and schedule.
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