Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician

Company: Red Tail Residential

Location: The View Apartments in St. Charles, IL

Status: Full-Time

Supervisor: Regional Manager, Property Manager, Maintenance Manager

Starting Pay: $24.00 per hour, Depending on Experience

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package with Company paid employee only health insurance, vacation and sick time, Company paid holidays, life insurance, and employee discounts!

Job Description:

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing and performing a wide range of property maintenance tasks to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the building and grounds. This hand-on role involves completing work orders, conducting preventative maintenance, assisting with vendor coordination, and leading by example within the maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate professionally with tenants, guests, contractors, vendors, and staff.
• Perform general property maintenance, including service requests, punch lists, preventative maintenance, and basic cleaning tasks.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and patrols of buildings and grounds to identify issues and ensure upkeep.
• Communicate property-related concerns, needs, and updates the Regional Property Manager.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Monitor and maintain the inventory of maintenance tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Represent the company with a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Provide after hour on call service addressing emergency work orders.
• Participate in on-call rotation to address after-hours emergency work orders.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, and general repairs with thorough understanding of building systems such as sprinklers, backflows, irrigation, dock levelers, RTU’s, plumbing, electrical, and roof systems.
• Assist in coordinating and overseeing contractors or vendors as directed by the Regional Property Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Property Manager.

Special Requirements:

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands may include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The team member will be regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach using feet, legs, back, arms and hands. The team member may occasionally be required to climb. Specific vision requirements include the ability to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The team member will be required to work at a personal computer. Must possess the ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms and be available to work extended/flexible hours and weekends as needed.

Attendance/Travel:

• This is a full-time position that includes participation in an on-call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular attendance at company functions, events, or training is expected.
• Must be able to work extended and flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record throughout the duration of employment with the company. Willingness to drive a company provided van is required.

Essential Functions:

The Lead Maintenance Technician must be capable of installing, servicing, and repairing a variety of building components. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Caulking
• Repairing and replacing interior and exterior doors
• Installing and repairing locks and door hardware
• Troubleshooting and replacing electrical fixtures, switches, and outlets.
• Repairing toilets, sinks, faucets, and pumps
• Performing light groundskeeping and exterior maintenance as needed.
• Minor drywall repairs and interior painting.
• Removing bulk trash and ensuring clean, organized common areas

Qualifications:

Computer Skills:

• Intermediate computer and Internet knowledge
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to use maintenance management software

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to perform basic math calculations

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in property or facilities maintenance
• HVAC certification preferred but not required
• Prior experience in a lead or senior technician role is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills across multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.)

Driver License Background Check:
Candidates must successfully pass a driver’s license background check as part of the hiring process to ensure that all employees who will be operating a company vehicle meet necessary safety standards.

As an authorized driver of a company vehicle, you are required to maintain a valid motor vehicle record (MVR) throughout your employment. This includes ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with company safety and insurance standards. Failure to meet these requirements may result in the rescinding of the job offer.

Northshore Personnel Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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