Lead Maintenance Technician

Red Tail; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Tail Holdings, LLC. is seeking a dependable Lead Maintenance Technician for Briarwood Apartments in Dumfries, VA.

You will oversee and perform a wide range of property maintenance tasks, manage work orders, and lead a maintenance team to ensure safety, cleanliness, and building functionality. The role requires strong multi-trade skills (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with vendors and the Regional Property Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on property or facilities maintenance experience.
• HVAC certification preferred but not required.
• Prior lead or senior technician experience is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with tenants, guests, contractors, vendors, and staff.
• Perform general property maintenance and preventative tasks.
• Ensure all maintenance work is safe, efficient, and up to company standards.
• Inspect buildings and grounds regularly to identify issues and ensure upkeep.
• Communicate property-related concerns, needs, and updates to the Regional Property Manager.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of maintenance tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Represent the company with a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Provide after hours on-call service addressing emergency work orders.
• Participate in on-call rotation to address after-hours emergencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of building systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing) and related components.
• Assist in coordinating and overseeing contractors or vendors as directed by the Regional Property Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Property Manager.

Skills

Computer literacy

MS Office

Maintenance software

Education

High School Diploma

HVAC Certification

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

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Lead Maintenance Technician

Full Time Technical Briarwood Apartments, Dumfries, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1533

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician

Company: Red Tail Holdings, LLC.

Status: Full-Time

Supervisor: Regional Property Manager

Starting Pay: $, Depending on Experience

We offer a competitive compensation package with Company paid employee only health insurance, vacation and sick time, Company paid holidays, life insurance, and employee discounts!

Job Description

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing and performing a wide range of property maintenance tasks to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the building and grounds. This hand-on role involves completing work orders, conducting preventative maintenance, assisting with vendor coordination, and leading by example within the maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with tenants, guests, contractors, vendors, and staff.
• Perform general property maintenance, including service requests, punch lists, preventative maintenance, and basic cleaning tasks.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and patrols of buildings and grounds to identify issues and ensure upkeep.
• Communicate property-related concerns, needs, and updates the Regional Property Manager.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Monitor and maintain the inventory of maintenance tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Represent the company with a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Provide after hour on call service addressing emergency work orders.
• Participate in on-call rotation to address after-hours emergency work orders.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, and general repairs with thorough understanding of building systems such as sprinklers, backflows, irrigation, dock levelers, RTU's, plumbing, electrical, and roof systems.
• Assist in coordinating and overseeing contractors or vendors as directed by the Regional Property Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Property Manager.

Special Requirements

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands may include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The team member will be regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach using feet, legs, back, arms and hands. The team member may occasionally be required to climb. Specific vision requirements include the ability to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The team member will be required to work at a personal computer. Must possess the ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms and be available to work extended/flexible hours and weekends as needed.
• This is a full-time position that includes participation in an on-call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular attendance at company functions, events, or training is expected.
• Must be able to work extended and flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and a clean driving record throughout the duration of employment with the company. Willingness to drive a company provided van is required.

Essential Functions

The Lead Maintenance Technician must be capable of installing, servicing, and repairing a variety of building components. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Caulking
• Repairing and replacing interior and exterior doors
• Installing and repairing locks and door hardware
• Troubleshooting and replacing electrical fixtures, switches, and outlets.
• Repairing toilets, sinks, faucets, and pumps
• Performing light groundskeeping and exterior maintenance as needed.
• Minor drywall repairs and interior painting.
• Removing bulk trash and ensuring clean, organized common areas

Qualifications

Computer Skills:

• Intermediate computer and Internet knowledge
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to use maintenance management software

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to perform basic math calculations

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in property or facilities maintenance
• HVAC certification preferred but not required
• Prior experience in a lead or senior technician role is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills across multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.)

Driver License Background Check

Candidates must successfully pass a driver's license background check as part of the hiring process to ensure that all employees who will be operating a company vehicle meet necessary safety standards.

As an authorized driver of a company vehicle, you are required to maintain a valid motor vehicle record (MVR) throughout your employment. This includes ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with company safety and insurance standards. Failure to meet these requirements may result in the rescinding of the job offer.

Red Tail Holdings, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.