Lead Maintenance Tech

j-; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

j- is seeking a senior-level Maintenance Technician III to lead complex maintenance projects across multi-family and commercial properties.

You will mentor Tech I and II, perform advanced repairs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with property teams. The role requires independent work with own tools and flexibility for on-call duties.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive maintenance experience in multi-Use properties or commercial settings.
• Advanced technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Strong project leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Able to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex maintenance projects and coordinate with property managers.
• Perform advanced repairs and preventive maintenance on building systems.
• Document work orders, materials, time spent, and costs accurately.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Education

EPA Universal certification

Journeyman license

Job description

The Maintenance Technician III - Lead Maintenance Tech is a senior-level maintenance role responsible for performingadvanced 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Comes 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.
• Communicates all maintenance concerns to the manager or maintenance supervisor.
• Perform and document routine preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Logs 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.
• Must 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.
• Must 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.

PLUS

• Maintenance Technician III
• 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.

Leadership & Mentorship

• 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.

Project & Vendor Coordination

• 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.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance

• 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.

Emergency & After-Hours Response

• 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.

Recordkeeping & Reporting

• Prepare detailed documentation of advanced repairs, project scopes, and cost
• estimates.
• Track lifecycle of building systems and recommend proactive replacements or
• upgrades.
• Maintain compliance logs for HVAC, fire, and safety systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive maintenance experience in multi-family, commercial, or
• mixed-use property management.
• Advanced technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. Relevant certifications
• preferred (EPA Universal, Journeyman license, etc.).
• Strong project leadership skills with proven ability to mentor and train others.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.