Lead Maintenance Technician

Description

Position Summary

Supervises, coordinates and performs activities associated with the general maintenance of the Van Aken District. This may include repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, general to advance mechanical maintenance, interior maintenance, general to advanced plumbing, general to advanced carpentry, and/or housekeeping.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises and coordinates efforts of the maintenance staff. Recommends new hires, discipline, and contributes to performance appraisal. Responsible for training, coaching, and communications to the maintenance staff.
• Performs or assigns work to repair and maintain mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning. Diagnoses problems. Disassembles units, cleans, lubricates, repairs, and replaces parts
• Performs or assigns routine to difficult carpentry duties, including installation of new doors and installation or repairs of doorjambs, moldings, hinges, door closers, locks, knobs, etc. Also, may include drywall or plaster repair and painting duties.
• Performs or assigns routine to difficult electrical duties, including inspecting and testing lighting, wiring and power circuits, replaces faulty switches, replaces faulty lamps and ballasts.
• Performs or assigns routine to difficult plumbing duties, including unclogging sinks and toilets, repair of faucet, assemblies and replacement of washers, repairs or replacement pipes, repair of fountains, etc.
• Interface with contractors and vendors. Depending on property needs, creates written specifications and secures bids for services in accordance with established bid process. Solicits bids, negotiates with vendors for goods and services.
• Performs or assigns preventive maintenance duties.

Contacts

Works under the directions of the General Manager and/or Operations Manager. Responds to inquiries from tenants and/or residents and directs to other people as necessary.

Education

Requires a high school diploma, GED (General Educational Development), or equivalent. Certifications in trade disciplines (HVAC, etc) 

Valid state driver’s license.

Experience

In addition to the education outlined above, at least three years prior experience working on a commercial or multi-unit residential property.

Other Qualifications

Requires a self-motivated, team-player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with community associates, tenants and residents. Must be neat, meticulous and pay attention to regulations and details when completing tasks. May be required to work flexible schedule including over-time, nights, weekends, and on-call.

RMS is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.