Lead Maintenance Technician

Macapartments; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time-Off

Rental Discounts

Training Opportunities

Job summary

Mac Properties in Chicago seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee a team and perform skilled repairs across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related systems. You will ensure reliable operations, quality work, and occupant safety while coordinating with a Maintenance Manager.

The role requires leadership, strong customer service, and hands-on technical expertise. Salary provided with full benefits after 90 days, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and dependable vehicle required.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for estimates and totals.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and work at heights.
• Experience in maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliances.
• Leadership and training skills for supervising staff.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and codes.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians across multiple craft specialties.
• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Ensure properties are well-maintained and safe for staff, visitors, residents.
• Provide excellent customer service given direct occupant contact.
• Estimate labor and material costs for work orders.
• Coordinate with supervisors and report to Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and facilities and supervise crew duties.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Communication

Physical endurance

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Cost estimation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Drill presses

Welding

Job description

Mac Properties is hiring for a Lead Maintenance Technician in Chicago!

The Lead Maintenance Technician position is responsible for all Maintenance Technician duties, as well as, assisting the Maintenance Manager on a daily basis and providing department leadership in his/her absence. Comply according to company operating and safety standards and to ensure that service requests and repairs are made in a timely manner. The Lead Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

This is a full-time position with a pay rate of $30/hour and full benefits after 90 days of employment!

JOB DUTIES:

• A lead maintenance technician programs and organizes a team of technicians actively involved in various craft specialties.
• His/her job description entails instructing and offering guidance and directives while being involved in one or more of the skilled activities.
• Lead maintenance technicians have the role of keeping the property at their designated area of operation in good condition and ensuring a secured and appealing living condition for all staff, visitors and residents.
• Since they usually have direct contact with occupants, their possession of exceptional customer service abilities is as significant as their having extensive technical knowledge.
• As a leader of the technical maintenance unit, the individual’s responsibility will involve guaranteeing that the apartment components and other property appliances at his/her designated area are in excellent working condition.
• This work will also involve maintenance of electrical appliances and outlets, plumbing, heating units, air-conditioning, locks, and wood works.
• Give support to supervisors with regards to accomplishing tasks while referring uncommon personnel or technical issues to the supervisor.
• Offer suggestions for performance evaluation; oversee the duties of designated crew members.
• Carry out diverse skilled activities involving the repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities; designate and monitor the work of personnel in order to achieve the completion of diverse tasks in relation to building and construction.
• Fabricate, construct, and repair district appliances and facilities, such as metal and wood structures, furniture, and equipment facilities.
• Arrange exterior parts for varnishing and painting and apply surface cover ups as necessary.
• Carry out diverse heating, plumbing, and refrigeration related tasks.
• Assemble, cut, thread, and lay pipes while also offering assistance in the repair, installation, maintenance, and purchase of various heating, plumbing, and air-conditioning fixtures.
• Carry out metal and welding; perform diagnosis and repairs on electronic ignition systems for furnaces and heaters, as well as for hot water heaters.
• Guarantee adherence to safety practices and principles, and to the relevant Federal, State, and Local codes.
• Work with diverse machines and equipment, such as hand and power tools, and drill presses saws in carrying out maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ensure the maintenance of equipment and tools in a clean, secure, and appropriate working condition.
• Engage in thorough troubleshooting to replace or repair fans and motors, and lightening circuits, as well as audio visual and communication equipment.
• Engage in diverse skill activities such as repairs of roof, doors, windows and other building components.
• Make an estimate of cost of labor and items needed for work orders; acquires competitive prices for supplies and equipment required by the company.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and dependable vehicle.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic skills such as measurement, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in order to do basic calculations and analysis such as estimating, determining averages and percentages, and totals.
• Ability to occasionally operate general office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, telephone, photo coping machine, facsimile machine and postage machine.
• Ability to frequently transport up to 60 pounds variable distances, the mobility and flexibility to use required equipment, access and work in restricted spaces or at heights in excess of 8-9 feet.
• Ability to effectively accomplish diverse skilled work in the repair and maintenance of district appliances and facilities.
• Effectiveness in prioritizing assigned duties and evaluating the work of personnel.
• Outstanding skills for offering training and leadership to staff for them to be able to successfully carry out diverse duties associated with the building trades.
• Ability to interpret, illustrate, and apply regulation codes and rules.
• Ability to carry out operations safely and efficiently; utilize diverse assigned appliances and tools
• Outstanding ability to interpret sketches, blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders to other personnel.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and climb (stairs, ladders, etc.).

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Robust Benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k
• Paid Time-Off
• GenerousRental Discounts
• Training Opportunities and Education Reimbursement

Please be advised that ALL new hires will be required to successfully complete a criminal background investigation and a drug screening, prior to employment. The receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests, and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authority to work in the United States are also required.