Lead Maintenance Technician - Amara Metrowest

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Complete maintenance requests including repairs to appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, gates, pools, and general community facilities.
• Respond to emergency calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays to resolve urgent maintenance issues.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager & oversee maintenance staff by delegating work orders and participating in evaluations.
• Prepare vacant units by completing all tasks required to make apartments rent-ready.
• Maintain facilities and inventory by keeping shops organized, stocking parts, and ensuring all amenity areas remain clean and operational.
• Provide resident support through professional communication, addressing complaints, delivering notices, and assisting with resident events.
• Handle administrative and contractor tasks such as logging service requests, updating databases, and monitoring vendor performance.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 3+ years maintenance experience with strong leadership skills, as well as strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities; apartment maintenance preferred.
• Refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, move 300-300 lb items on wheels, climb 40-ft ladders, and use hand tools, test equipment, and hand trucks.
• Ability to move heavy equipment such as appliances, laundry machines, building materials, and amenity equipment (often 100–300+ lbs), including up stairs when required.
• Comfort working at heights and in varied conditions while performing repairs, upgrades, and resident service tasks using ladders and other equipment.

What We Offer

Additional Information

• Expected pay of $26.00/hour
• Generous PTO program
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time, regular associates
• 401k with exceptional employer match
• Associate Apartment Discount
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
• Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs

Additional Information

Preferred Apartment Communities is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

Preferred Apartment Communities is proud to be a US EPA ENERGY STAR® Partner.

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