Lead Maintenance Technician I

Position Description

Position Title: Lead Maintenance Technician I 

Reports To: Assistant Maintenance Manager

 Department: Maintenance 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Assistant Maintenance Manager, the Lead Maintenance Technician I, is a skilled maintenance professional essential to the Authority’s property management function. This role is responsible for executing a broad range of technical tasks to ensure that properties remain in excellent physical condition and that residents occupy a safe, comfortable environment. The Lead Maintenance Technician I provides high-level proficiency in multiple trades and may offer instructional guidance to other staff members to ensure operational efficiency.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Trades Proficiency: Performs journeyman-level maintenance tasks across multiple disciplines, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general repairs; executes specialized upper-level tasks based on advanced technical abilities.
• Work Order Management: Manages and organizes assigned work orders efficiently to ensure timely completion and closure ; supports the Assistant Maintenance Manager in the management of all property work orders, ensuring emergency requests are addressed within 24 hours.
• Vacancy Preparation: Performs physical labor related to unit turnaround and supports the Assistant Maintenance Manager in ensuring vacant units are ready for reoccupancy as quickly as possible.
• Procurement & Inventory: Requisitions necessary parts and materials in accordance with the Authority’s procurement policy; documents all material usage on work orders and maintains accurate records of employee purchases and inventory.
• Property Preservation & Inspection: Conducts pre-REAC inspections as instructed and ensures common areas and grounds are well-maintained ; identifies and recommends necessary capital improvements for recurring property issues.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintains thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and adheres to all safety precautions applicable to building maintenance ; ensures the Authority’s interests and assets are protected at all times.
• Emergency Service: Performs after-hours emergency services as scheduled to maintain property integrity and resident safety.
• Staff Guidance: Provides instruction and technical support to other staff members as required to equalize workloads or cover absences.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of experience supervising the maintenance of a multi-family rental property ; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Technical Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of building maintenance methods, tools, and materials ; ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and layouts ; and the ability to clearly communicate instructions in both oral and written form.

PHYSICAL & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical Demands: Ability to work while standing for extended periods, climb ladders, enter crawl spaces, and work at elevated heights ; must be able to move or lift objects up to 60 pounds, or in excess of 60 pounds with assistance.
• Environmental Adaptability: Ability to inspect and work in wet, damp, hot, cold, confined, or dusty environments.
• Licensure & Insurance: Possession of a valid State Class I motor vehicle operator’s license ; must be insurable by the Authority’s Fleet insurance carrier and able to operate both automatic and standard shift vehicles.
• Certification: Must obtain EPA Universal certification within the six-month probationary period.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation: $20.98 - $30.21 per hour. Final pay is determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia (HACG) offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the financial, physical, and mental well-being of our team.

Retirement & Financial Security

• Employer Contribution: HACG may match up to 15% of base pay to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan following six months of full-time employment.
• Disability Coverage: Long-term disability insurance is provided at no cost to the employee.

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance: HACG covers 75% of medical premiums, with no deductibles or co-pays if using in-network providers.
• Dental & Vision: HACG covers up to 75% of dental premiums.
• Mental Health: Employees receive 12 visits per year through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness: HACG will subsidize 50% of monthly membership dues for approved health club facilities.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Vacation Leave: Accrual begins upon hire, with eligibility to use leave after six months; tenure-based accruals scale up to 25 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees accrue 13 days of sick leave per year, usable after 90 days of service.
• Holidays & Personal Time: Includes 9.5 paid holidays, one floating personal day, and an additional 20 hours of personal time granted every calendar year usable during the 6-month probationary period.