Lead Maintenance Technician

Simplified Management; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

On-call schedule

Job summary

Simplified Management is seeking a Lead Maintenance Tech for the Lewiston/Auburn, Maine portfolio. You will perform, supervise, and review maintenance, repairs, and unit turns, diagnosing problems and guiding technicians to safe, thorough outcomes.

Strong hands-on carpentry, drywall, painting, and basic electrical/plumbing skills help ensure quality work. You’ll maintain detailed records, follow procedures, and participate in on-call coverage with mileage reimbursement for travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum hands-on maintenance experience in building trades.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience leading technicians or crews preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate work-order records.
• Willingness to pass background screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and oversee repairs, unit turns, inspections, and projects.
• Diagnose problems and determine repair methods, materials, and labor.
• Support technicians in the field and inspect completed work.
• Maintain complete work-order documentation with photos and receipts.
• Ensure work meets quality and safety standards and follows procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Organization

Tools

Work-order software

Smartphone proficiency

Job description

Lead from the field, solve complex repairs, and make sure the work is done right.

You take pride in work that is complete, accurate, and done to a high standard. You notice the details others miss, follow a problem through to completion, and want repairs handled correctly the first time. You are comfortable leading from the field, but you also believe good maintenance requires clear processes, consistent follow-through, quality controls, and reliable documentation. In this role, you will combine strong hands‑on maintenance skills with practical leadership to help ensure technicians complete safe, thorough work and that our properties are maintained to established standards.

THE ROLE

As the Lead Maintenance Tech for our Lewiston/Auburn portfolio, you will perform and oversee maintenance, repairs, unit turns, inspections, and larger repair projects. You will diagnose problems, determine the appropriate repair method, support technicians in the field, and inspect completed work to ensure it meets our quality and safety standards. You will also help maintain organized, complete work‑order documentation, including labor, materials, receipts, and photos. This is a hands‑on role for someone who values structure, accountability, consistent execution, and doing the job correctly from start to finish.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS

• Location: Lewiston/Auburn, Maine.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, doors and locks, minor plumbing, minor electrical, appliances, and general building repairs.
• Previous experience leading technicians, crews, or subcontractors strongly preferred.
• Ability to diagnose maintenance problems and determine the correct repair method, materials, and labor required.
• Strong attention to quality, detail, safety, and established standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records, including work‑order notes, labor, materials, receipts, and before‑and‑after photos.
• Comfortable inspecting completed work, identifying deficiencies, and ensuring punch‑list items are corrected.
• Ability to follow and reinforce company procedures, safety requirements, and lead‑safe work practices.
• Strong organization and disciplined follow‑through across work orders, unit turns, preventive maintenance, inspections, and larger repair projects.
• Clear, professional communication with residents, coworkers, vendors, property teams, and management.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and a reliable personal vehicle are required for travel between assigned properties and work locations.
• Mileage reimbursement is provided for approved business travel.
• Comfortable using a smartphone/work‑order software and participating in the rotating on‑call schedule
• Applicable trade licenses or certifications are beneficial but not required.
• Ability to pass any required background screening.

ABOUT US

Simplified Management is a property management company focused on operating apartment communities with clear standards, reliable systems, and strong execution. Across our Lewiston/Auburn portfolio, maintenance directly affects property condition, resident experience, safety, and how efficiently vacant units return to service.

We value people who take responsibility for their work, follow through on commitments, and believe that quality and consistency matter. Our maintenance team is expected to document work properly, follow established procedures, protect company assets, and solve problems thoroughly rather than relying on temporary fixes. The Lead Maintenance Tech plays an important role in maintaining these standards by supporting technicians in the field, reviewing completed work, identifying recurring issues, and helping ensure each job is completed safely and correctly.

If you are an experienced maintenance technician who takes pride in accurate, thorough work, values clear standards, and wants to help a team consistently produce quality results, we want to hear from you. Apply if you are comfortable taking ownership in the field while following established processes and holding yourself and others accountable for complete, professional work.