Hands-On Maintenance Lead

Confidential Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks a hands-on Maintenance Lead/Facilities Manager to oversee multiple properties in NYC. This on-site role requires you to perform repairs, diagnose issues, and keep all facilities safe and operational.

You will manage day-to-day operations, supervise vendors when needed, handle inventory, and be the primary point of contact for facility challenges. A valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on maintenance experience (required).
• Ability to personally perform repairs across electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and fixing issues independently.
• Comfortable being the primary point person for all facility-related issues.
• Experience managing multiple properties or facilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between facilities when needed.
• Reliable, proactive, and highly responsive.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs across electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve issues independently and efficiently.
• Oversee day-to-day facility operations across properties.
• Handle renovations, projects, and ongoing maintenance work.
• Coordinate vendors only when necessary and supervise their work.
• Ensure properties are safe, functional, and well-maintained at all times.
• Manage materials, tools, and supply inventory.
• Be available for occasional on-call or urgent maintenance needs.
• Assist with property-related logistics and operational support.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Troubleshooting

Property management experience

Job description

Hands-On Maintenance Lead/ Facilities Manager (On-Site - NYC)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly hands-on Maintenance Professional/ Facilities Manager to oversee and maintain both commercial and personal properties. This is not a purely administrative property management role.

We need someone who can personally handle repairs, troubleshoot issues, and keep properties fully operational, while also managing overall facilities needs. You will be the go-to person for anything that breaks, needs fixing, or requires attention.

This role requires a strong on-site presence in NYC and the ability to support multiple properties.

What You'll Do:

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs, including:
• Basic electrical (fixtures, outlets, troubleshooting)
• Drywall/plaster repair and painting
• Door hardware repair/replacement
• General troubleshooting of property issues
• Diagnose and resolve issues independently and efficiently
• Oversee day-to-day facility operations across properties
• Handle renovations, projects, and ongoing maintenance work
• Coordinate vendors only when necessary and supervise their work
• Ensure properties are safe, functional, and well-maintained at all times
• Manage materials, tools, and supply inventory
• Be available for occasional on-call or urgent maintenance needs
• Assist with property-related logistics and operational support

What We're Looking For:

• Strong hands-on maintenance experience (required)
• Ability to personally perform repairs across electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance Proven experience troubleshooting and fixing issues independently
• Comfortable being the primary point person for all facility-related issues
• Experience managing multiple properties or facilities
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between facilities when needed
• Reliable, proactive, and highly responsive

Nice to Have:

• Background as a Facilities Manager, Building Superintendent, or Maintenance Manager
• Experience with renovations or construction projects
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Important:

This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on and technically skilled if your experience is primarily administrative property management, this role will likely not be a fit. If you take pride in fixing problems yourself and keeping properties running smoothly, we'd like to hear from you.