Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician

Addison Group is hiring a Lead Maintenance Technician for our client. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance of a residential property and ensuring that the community remains safe, functional, clean, and well maintained.

The Lead Maintenance Technician will perform hands-on repairs, coordinate maintenance activities, respond to resident service needs, support preventative maintenance programs, and provide direction to other maintenance team members. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting skills, a hands-on approach, and experience maintaining residential or multifamily properties.

• Lead and perform routine and emergency maintenance activities throughout the property.
• Assign, coordinate, and monitor work completed by maintenance team members to ensure tasks are completed properly and efficiently.
• Manage resident maintenance requests and prioritize service needs, with the goal of completing routine requests promptly.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to maintenance emergencies when required.
• Conduct regular inspections of the property to identify safety concerns, maintenance issues, and potential problems before they become more significant.
• Support preventative maintenance efforts for building systems, equipment, tools, and common areas.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to work orders, preventative maintenance, expenses, unit readiness, inventory, and ongoing projects.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure appropriate protective equipment is used based on the task being performed.
• Maintain awareness of applicable workplace, environmental, housing, and safety requirements, including OSHA-related standards.
• Escalate significant repairs, material needs, and anticipated expenditures to management before proceeding when approval is required.
• Maintain an adequate supply of commonly used parts, materials, and maintenance supplies.
• Keep tools, equipment, storage areas, and work spaces organized, secure, and in good operating condition.
• Identify and document locations of utility shutoffs, plumbing cleanouts, and other key building service points.
• Provide guidance and hands-on training to maintenance team members regarding repair procedures, equipment use, and workplace safety.
• Perform additional maintenance-related responsibilities as assigned by management.

• At least 3 years of experience in property maintenance, multifamily maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair capabilities across multiple building systems.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to prioritize service requests and manage multiple maintenance needs simultaneously.
• Previous experience directing, training, or coordinating maintenance personnel is preferred.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding maintenance duties, including lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, standing, and moving equipment or materials.
• Must be willing and able to use required safety equipment, which may include gloves, protective eyewear, masks, back-support equipment, and other PPE as appropriate for the task.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.