Maintenance Lead

Summary

Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the budget and taking corrective action required to stay in compliance. Orders, stocks and monitors all supplies through vendors. Accompanies and assists all repairmen while in the building. Ensures the successful completion of work orders. Performs general upkeep and repair of kitchen appliances and fixtures. Performs general services for residents such as repairing leaking faucets, changing light bulbs, hanging pictures, cleaning filters, etc. Checks and services all HVAC equipment as needed and maintains appropriate building temperature. Consistently assesses equipment and promotes preventative maintenance. Inspects, replaces and repairs electrical equipment such as bulbs, sockets, receptacles and switches. Assists in grounds keeping and snow removal. Inspects fire alarms and sprinklers throughout the facility to ensure that they are operating according to standards. Rehabs apartments thoroughly and in a timely manner. Performs miscellaneous duties as instructed by the Apartment Manager. Serves on-call and responds to pages in a timely manner when on call. Participates in Maintenance/Apartment Management meetings and furnishes reports and plans for the department. Reads all internal memos, minutes and communications. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Technical school training in plumbing, electrical and HVAC preferred
• Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred
• HVAC certification/Maintenance training
• Mechanical aptitude and six to seven years maintenance experience required
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to analyze a problem and make sound judgment based on logical thinking and standards of care
• Computer skills, including spreadsheets and word processing
• Ability to complete necessary paperwork, including invoices, purchase orders and work tickets
• Frequent lifting of 100lbs, bending, stooping and standing
• Work may require occasional eyestrain, assuming awkward positions in lifting, pushing, and handling heavy objects for short periods of time
• Moderate risks and discomforts such as heat, dust, grease, chemicals, cold weather and loud noise
• Special safety precautions required, including protective gear
• Expected to instruct staff on projects and assist, when necessary, in all duties