Lead Maintenance Technician

Level: Experienced,

Job Location:

Brook Gardens 026bg
- Hamburg, NY 14075, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly,

Travel Percentage :
Up to 25%,

Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Installation
- Maint
- Repair,

A Lead Maintenance Technician in property management oversees a team of maintenance staff, performing complex repairs, ensuring timely completion of maintenance tasks across a property, and maintaining the overall upkeep of buildings and common areas, often including preventative maintenance schedules and coordinating with vendors for specialized repairs;they report to the property manager and are responsible for maintaining compliance with safety and building codes.

• Team Supervision/ Training: Lead and train a team of maintenance technicians, including assigning tasks, training new staff, and evaluating performance.
• Work Order Management: Receive, prioritize, and assign maintenance work orders, ensuring timely completion and proper documentation.
• Complex Repairs: Perform complex repairs across various systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance repair, often handling issues that require advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Preventative Maintenance: Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule for building systems and equipment to proactively address potential issues.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors for specialized repairs or large-scale projects, ensuring quality work and competitive pricing.
• Property Inspections: Regularly inspect property units, common areas, and exterior grounds to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Emergency Response: Respond to after-hours emergency maintenance calls and coordinate necessary repairs in urgent situations.
• Budget Management: Assist the property manager in managing the maintenance budget by tracking expenses and identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures while performing maintenance tasks.
• Other responsibilities deemed necessary by supervisor.

• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of building systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and basic carpentry skills.
• Leadership Abilities: Proven experience supervising and motivating a team of maintenance technicians.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex maintenance issues and develop effective solutions.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent communication to interact with residents, staff, vendors, and property managers regarding maintenance requests and updates.
• Physical Ability: Capability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders, and working in various weather conditions.

• Several years of experience as a maintenance technician in a property management setting
• Prior experience leading or supervising a maintenance team is preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• GED or High School diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to lift 50 100 lbs. following appropriate safety procedures.
• Crawl in small and tight spaces.
• Ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms.

FLSA CLASS:
Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Regional Manager

JOB CATEGORY:
Maintenance

POSITION CLASS:
Maintenance

POSITION CODE: LEADMT

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