Lead Maintenance Technician

Red Tail Residential; Naperville (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential company seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician for their Fifteen98 Naperville Apartments. The role involves overseeing maintenance duties, managing resident service requests, and ensuring safety and operational standards. Candidates should have experience in multiple trades and the ability to work effectively with both residents and team members.

Benefits

Company paid employee health insurance

Vacation and sick time

Company paid holidays

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years maintenance technician experience required, multifamily experience preferred.
• Intermediate experience in two or more trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, preferred.
• Working knowledge of appliances preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform routine and repair maintenance in the apartment community.
• Complete and delegate community maintenance work including inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Participate in apartment inspections for move-ins and move-outs.

Skills

Electrical

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC

Painting

Education

High school education or equivalent

EPA Universal Certification

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification

Job description

Description

Job Title : Lead Maintenance Technician

Company : Red Tail Residential

Location : Fifteen98 Naperville Apartments

Status : Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Starting Pay Rate : $25.00 per hour

Supervisor : Regional Manager, Community Manager, Facilities Manager, Asst. Facilities Manager

Benefits :

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 :

As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you will oversee and perform interior and exterior routine and repair maintenance in our apartment community, including but not limited to general maintenance requests, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and installation of appliances. You will be required to communicate effectively with residents, guests, and team members while operating in a safe manner to uphold safety and operations standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Complete and delegate community maintenance work, resident service requests, punch lists, building inspections, preventative maintenance, and cleaning
• Demonstrate safe use of hand and power tools / equipment
• Participate in apartment inspections for move-ins and move-outs
• Maintain inventory of basic personal tools to complete task requirements including but not limited to a hammer, screwdriver, adjustable wrench, tape measure, and flashlight
• Organize, maintain, and utilize provided supplies in a cost-effective manner
• Perform on-call service requests and emergency calls as needed
• Provide hands-on leadership and serve as a role-model for maintenance team
• Present an appearance appropriate to the image of the company
• Communicate concerns of the community with Community Manager and Facilities Manager
• Complete additional tasks or duties assigned by Community Manager and Facilities Manager

The Lead Maintenance Technician must have the ability to install, repair, and / or complete the following items in a responsible and professional manner :

Building systems including heating, cooling, and ventilation

Electrical such as GFIs, fixtures, circuits, receptacles, breakers, switches, and fuses

Plumbing such as toilets, sinks, and disposals

Appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, washers, and dryers

Light carpentry and drywall

Door and window hardware

Window screens and blinds

Wall molding and caulking

Counter tops and cabinets

Vinyl and ceramic flooring covering

Weather preparation and clean up including removing bulk trash

Clean and inspect common area mechanical and storage rooms as needed

Assistance with Make Ready items as needed

Qualifications :

Professional Experience :

Minimum of 3 years maintenance technician experience required, multifamily experience preferred

Intermediate experience in two or more trades : electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, preferred

Working knowledge of appliances preferred

Education :

High school education or equivalent is preferred

Accurately perform basic mathematical functions

EPA Universal Certification required

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification preferred

Computer Skills :

Intermediate computer and internet knowledge preferred

Ability to use all on-site resident management software functions preferred

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.

Learning and Development :

Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth through our company's continuing education programs

Attendance / Travel :

This position is a full-time position and may require the availability to work some nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. Regular attendance and active participation / planning at company functions and events is also required.

Northshore Personnel Services Inc. 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.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Requirements

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Shift

Various Shifts

Position

Lead Maintenance Technician

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Req Number

FAC-25-00080

Location

Fifteen98 Naperville

About the Organization

WWW.RTRESI.COM

This position is currently accepting applications.