Maintenance Lead

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Lead to oversee daily maintenance operations in our manufactured home community. This role combines hands-on work in carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and grounds maintenance with the responsibility of leading, scheduling, and supporting the Maintenance Team. The ideal candidate is a skilled tradesperson who sets a high standard for quality, communicates clearly, and can keep a team organized and productive. The position requires flexibility, including managing and participating in an on-call rotation for emergency repairs and service requests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Supervise, schedule, and assign daily tasks to the Maintenance Team. Provide training, guidance, and feedback to technicians, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to community standards.
• Home Renovation & Repairs: Plan and lead the renovation of manufactured homes, from assessing needed repairs and upgrades to inspecting completed work for quality and tenant readiness.
• Work Order Management: Prioritize, assign, and track tenant service requests and work orders, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and professionally.
• Material & Equipment Management: Oversee inventory of materials and supplies, coordinate purchasing as needed, and ensure tools, equipment, and the maintenance facility are well-maintained and organized.
• Utility & Grounds Maintenance: Oversee the upkeep of community utilities, grounds, vacant lots, and community assets such as buildings and equipment. Identify and plan preventive maintenance.
• Emergency Response: Manage the on-call rotation schedule and participate as needed, responding to or coordinating emergency repairs in the community.
• Safety & Quality: Enforce safety guidelines and company policies across the team. Conduct quality checks to ensure all work is completed on time without compromising standards.
• Communication & Reporting: Serve as the primary point of contact between the Maintenance Team and management. Report on project status, staffing needs, and budget or material concerns.
• Professional Conduct: Model a professional attitude and strong work ethic, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment and ensuring community tenants are treated respectfully.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance, with prior experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred.
• Experience with manufactured homes or property maintenance is a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems preferred.
• Must possess your own basic carpentry tools.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate work across multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to train and motivate a team.
• Must be reliable and able to meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy materials and equipment.
• Must be able to handle emergency calls and weekend work as part of the on-call rotation.
• Must hold a current, valid driver's license.

Working Conditions:

• This position involves physical labor in varying weather conditions.
• The role is based on-site at the manufactured home community.
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay (based on experience).
• Paid time off and holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Farmville, VA 23901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26