Lead Maintenance Technician- Hawthorn Senior Apartments

About the role

The Lead Maintenance Technician oversees the maintenance and janitorial needs of the building, acting as a leader and role model for the team. Key responsibilities include performing a wide range of maintenance tasks, from preventative and emergency repairs to inspections and safety checks. The position requires strong safety practices, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and responds to work orders, ensuring timely follow-up with residents and management.
• Aids in safety trainings and inspections, ensuring compliance with local, state, and national codes.
• Performs installations and repairs according to local codes, and inspects work for quality, safety, and compliance.
• Manages and operates safety equipment and appliances to ensure proper functioning.
• Functions in an on-call capacity and maintains reliable transportation.

Requirements

• Advanced skills in maintenance and a minimum of 5+ years of multi-family apartment maintenance experience, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and experience in one or more building trades or vocational-tech graduate with a journeyman rating.
• Basic mathematical and computer skills, fluency in English, and ability to perform basic calculations and use computers.

Qualifications

• Strong safety practices, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and time management skills.
• Ability to operate and install various equipment and perform repairs safely and efficiently.

Skills

• Proficiency in OSHA regulations and safety procedures.
• Experience with plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Preventative medical care paid at 100%.
• Vacation leave of up to ten days per year in the first year.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• Company-paid Life AD&D, Long Term Disability.
• Confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
• $100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
• Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of your compensation (for any employee who works 20 hours or more per week).

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible but requires availability for on-call duties.