Lead Maintenance Technician

Northland; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate private equity firm is seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician for a vibrant community in Ocala, FL. The role involves supervising the maintenance team, handling service requests, and ensuring high-quality customer service. Candidates must have strong technical skills, a collaborative spirit, and be prepared for on-call responsibilities, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

Competitive Bonus Programs

401(k) + Company Match

Generous PTO

Employee Apartment Discounts

Educational & Vocational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and painting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, and vendors.
• Experience managing direct reports strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the maintenance team and oversee work orders.
• Complete maintenance service requests, including HVAC and plumbing.
• Handle after-hours emergency calls and on-call duties as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Painting

Strong communication

Job description

Northland is a privately held real estate private equity firm with core competencies in the acquisition, development, management, and long-term ownership of multifamily and mixed-use real estate throughout the United States.

About the Community: Saddleworth Green is a 480-unit secluded community located near Paddock Park in Ocala, FL. This community offers residents exclusive access to onsite amenities, such as a 24-hour fitness center, a pet park, two resort-style swimming pools, and an outdoor kitchen.

About the Role: Northland is looking for an experienced, pro-active Lead Maintenance Technician to supervise the maintenance team and oversee work orders and repairs at the community. Must be able to prioritize and schedule projects and staff for timely completion of projects. They are responsible for completing maintenance service requests and work orders including, but not limited to, HVAC, electrical, pool maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and housekeeping items. They will complete work orders and turn vacant apartments for move in, in a timely an efficient manner, while working safely, and keeping an eye on budget. They maintain the highest level of professionalism and customer service to our residents, vendors, and guests.

Northland's maintenance team always maintains the highest level of professionalism and customer service when working with our residents, vendors, and guests. As part of our promise to deliver a top-tier experience to our residents, maintenance team members are required to handle after-hours emergency calls, and be on-call, as needed, including nights and weekends.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Previous experience in general maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and painting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, and vendors.
• Must be able to work nights and weekend shift as part of the on-call responsibility.
• Previous experience managing direct reports strongly preferred.

Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive Bonus Programs
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Generous PTO (including birthdays & well-being time)
• Employee Apartment Discounts
• Educational & Vocational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

Northland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.