Lead Maintenance Technician

Northland; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Bonus Programs

401(k) + Company Match

Generous PTO (including birthdays &amp

Educational & Vocational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northland in Ocala, FL is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to supervise a maintenance team and manage work orders across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and housekeeping. You will schedule projects, ensure timely completion, and uphold safety and quality while monitoring budget.

You will handle after-hours emergencies, coordinate with residents and vendors, and ensure smooth turnover of vacant apartments for move-in.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and painting.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff, residents, and vendors.
• Own hand tools required; power tools provided.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as on-call.
• Prior team management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance team and oversee work orders and repairs.
• Prioritize and schedule projects for timely completion.
• Complete service requests across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Turn vacant apartments for move-in efficiently while controlling costs.
• Provide professional service to residents, vendors, and guests.

Skills

Maintenance

Team leadership

Communication

On-call readiness

Attention to safety

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

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.
• All maintenance employees are required to have their own hand tools to carry out job functions - other power tools will be provided.
• Must be able to work nights, weekend, and holiday shifts as part of the on-call responsibility.
• Travel may be required to assist other properties as needed, or to attend training classes.
• Prior experience managing a team is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and climb, bend, and squat.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry weights up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions.
• May be required to operate a golf cart on the property.

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.