Lead Maintenance Tech

The Maintenance Technician III - Lead Maintenance Tech is a senior-level maintenance role responsible for performing advanced repairs, overseeing complex maintenance projects, and serving as a mentor to other technicians. This role requires mastery of all skills listed under Maintenance Tech I and II, as well as additional expertise in troubleshooting building systems, leading renovation projects, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and providing guidance to less experienced staff.

• Advanced Systems Repair & Troubleshooting
• ALL DUTIES OF TECH I & II
• Complete maintenance requests (work orders) in a timely manner.
• Thoroughly and accurately document the time spent, the supplies used, and the tasks performed to complete each work order.
• Come to work prepared with your own tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Daily tasks may include painting, plaster, drywall, installing appliances, light plumbing, and routine inspection of smoke detectors and other preventative maintenance tasks.
• Assist with carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing, and building shelves.
• Communicate all maintenance concerns to the manager or maintenance supervisor.
• Perform and document routine preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Log all materials taken from inventory so they can be charged back to the correct property and replenished.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of all properties by performing custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and picking up and emptying trash, inside and outside of the property.
• Learn where water/gas meters and sewer lines are located at all properties.
• Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked securely and have adequate lighting.
• Maintain chemical safety requirements and MSDS data sheets.
• Be aware and conform to all safety requirements while working on the properties and operating motor vehicles.
• Able to work independently to paint, repair roofs, install or repair windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and maintain other parts of building structures.
• Installation of new equipment such as appliances, etc.
• Perform light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
• Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, building shelves, and other construction tasks related to a Unit Remodel.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure equipment continues to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Able to perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and operating manuals.
• Perform seasonal work such as snow removal and yard care. Occasional night and weekend requirements for snow removal may be necessary.
• Exterior maintenance of the building such as gutter, soffit, and siding repair.
• Prepare accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment rehab, annual inspections, and inventory.
• Participate in annual unit inspections with Managers.

• Must provide own hand tools.
• Available for On-Call Rotation after 30 days orientation.

• Diagnose and repair complex issues involving HVAC systems, boilers, furnaces, chillers, and other mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including panels, circuits, and 3-phase power, ensuring compliance with code.
• Handle advanced plumbing tasks such as water heater installation/repair, sewer line troubleshooting, and pump replacement.

• Provide training, oversight, and technical guidance to Tech I and II staff.
• Serve as the lead on major property projects and renovations, delegating tasks and ensuring timely completion.
• Assist with onboarding and skill development of new maintenance staff.

• Lead property-wide preventative maintenance programs, ensuring all required documentation and inspections are completed.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized services (e.g., roofing, elevators, fire systems) and inspect vendor work for quality assurance.
• Assist supervisors in planning large-scale capital improvement projects.

• Ensure all work meets building codes, OSHA requirements, and safety standards.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of environmental systems (e.g., HVAC refrigerant handling, stormwater, energy efficiency upgrades).
• Serve as a resource during property inspections by city, state, or insurance representatives.

• Take lead responsibility for urgent building emergencies, including electrical outages, HVAC failures, water intrusion, and structural safety issues.
• Train Tech I and II team members on emergency response protocols.

• Prepare detailed documentation of advanced repairs, project scopes, and cost estimates.
• Track lifecycle of building systems and recommend proactive replacements or…