Lead Maintenance Technician - Prairie Commons s

Position:
Lead Maintenance Technician
Prairie Commons Apartments (128 Units) - Lawrence, KS

5121 Congressional Circle, Lawrence, KS 66049

Gaines Investment Trust is seeking a hands-on Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance operations at Prairie Commons, a 128-unit apartment community in Lawrence.

This role is ideal for an experienced Maintenance Technician who enjoys working independently, taking ownership of their community, and being the go-to person for all maintenance needs.

$24-$27 per hour based on experience, plus monthly performance bonuses

Monday - Friday (on-call rotation required)

• Perform all aspects of maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair
• Complete service requests promptly and professionally
• Manage and prioritize daily work orders
• Oversee apartment turns, including repairs, painting, and unit readiness
• Maintain grounds, pool, and common areas to company standards
• Coordinate vendors and contractors when needed
• Monitor inventory and order supplies
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed
• Provide excellent customer service to residents
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies

• Valid driver's license
• HVAC certification required
• 2+ years of apartment maintenance experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills across multiple trades
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the property
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills for tracking work orders

• Autonomy to manage maintenance for a smaller, well-maintained community
• Consistent schedule with a manageable workload
• Stable, long-term ownership - no third-party management

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Floating holiday
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, supplemental life, AD&D, and pet insurance

We are a 100% family-owned company with a long-term ownership mindset. We invest in our people, promote from within, and provide stability that is hard to find in this industry.

Gaines Investment Trust has been in business since 1966 and owns and manages over 8,000 apartment homes across multiple states. We focus on long-term ownership, strong operations, and creating communities our residents are proud to call home.