Lead Maintenance Technician

About the Role

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for all Maintenance Technician duties, as well as assisting the Maintenance Manager on a daily basis and providing department leadership in their absence. This role ensures compliance with company operating and safety standards and guarantees that service requests and repairs are made in a timely manner. The Lead Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Program and organize a team of technicians involved in various craft specialties, offering guidance and directives while participating in skilled activities.
• Maintain the property in good condition, ensuring a secure and appealing living environment for staff, visitors, and residents.
• Oversee and perform maintenance on electrical appliances, plumbing, heating units, air-conditioning, locks, and woodwork.
• Support supervisors with task completion and escalate uncommon personnel or technical issues.
• Provide input for performance evaluations and oversee the work of designated crew members.
• Perform skilled activities for repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities, including designating and monitoring work to achieve task completion.
• Fabricate, construct, and repair appliances and facilities, including metal and wood structures, furniture, and equipment.
• Prepare surfaces for varnishing and painting, and apply surface coverings as needed.
• Perform heating, plumbing, and refrigeration tasks, including assembly, cutting, threading, and laying pipes.
• Assist in the repair, installation, maintenance, and purchase of heating, plumbing, and air-conditioning fixtures.
• Perform metalwork and welding, including diagnosing and repairing electronic ignition systems for furnaces, heaters, and hot water heaters.
• Ensure adherence to safety practices, principles, and relevant Federal, State, and Local codes.
• Use hand and power tools, drill presses, saws, and other equipment for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Maintain equipment and tools in clean, secure, and working condition.
• Troubleshoot and repair fans, motors, lighting circuits, and audio-visual/communication equipment.
• Repair roofs, doors, windows, and other building components.
• Estimate labor and material costs for work orders and acquire competitive prices for supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle.
• Basic arithmetic skills for measurements, calculations, and estimations.
• Ability to operate general office equipment such as computers, telephones, copiers, fax machines, and postage machines.
• Ability to transport up to 60 pounds, work in restricted spaces, and at heights in excess of 8-9 feet.
• Effectiveness in prioritizing duties and evaluating the work of personnel.
• Outstanding leadership and training skills for building trades.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulation codes and rules.
• Proficiency in interpreting sketches, blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders.
• Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb (stairs, ladders, etc.).

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid Time-Off.
• Generous rental discounts.
• Training opportunities and education reimbursement.

Pay

$30/hour.

Schedule

Full-time position with full benefits after 90 days of employment.

About Mac Properties

Mac Properties believes that the quality of one’s life is directly related to the quality of one’s home. Since 2002, we have been creating rental homes and investing in neighborhoods for our residents in Chicago, Kansas City, and St. Louis. Our vision is to enable better lives through better homes—for our residents, our communities, and our colleagues.