Lead Maintenance Technician ($27.26 - $35.10)

Irvine Company Chicago; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Irvine Company Retail Properties (a division of Irvine Company) is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee daily maintenance technicians and third-party vendors, ensuring center-wide standards and safety.

Responsibilities include scheduling, directing work orders, managing inventory, performing common-area maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, water features, electrical), and coordinating cross-functional projects to maintain exceptional property presentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance or facilities management experience.
• Valid California driver’s license and insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling and direct the daily operations of maintenance technicians.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to identify, plan, and complete center-wide projects.
• Maintain optimal inventory and supply levels for the department.
• Perform common-area maintenance, including inspecting HVAC, plumbing, water features, and electrical systems.
• Coordinate marketing event setups.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and air quality regulations, including inspections, testing, and documentation for safety systems.
• Lead monthly departmental safety meetings.
• Oversee third-party vendor operations on-site.
• Ensure presentation and operational standards are met.
• Create, assign, and manage work order requests.

Skills

Hand Tool Proficiency

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary The Maintenance Lead oversees daily operations for maintenance technicians and manages third-party vendors to maintain high center-wide operational standards. Key responsibilities include scheduling, distributing work orders, managing inventory, and directing common-area maintenance in collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role ensures regulatory and environmental compliance, conducts routine safety meetings, and upholds overall property presentation and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling and direct the daily operations of maintenance technicians.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to identify, plan, and complete center-wide projects.
• Maintain optimal inventory and supply levels for the department.
• Perform common-area maintenance, including inspecting attractions and servicing HVAC, plumbing, water features, and electrical systems.
• Coordinate marketing event setups.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and air quality regulations, including oversight of inspections, testing, and documentation for emergency generators, fire/life safety systems, hazardous materials, and pollution prevention.
• Lead monthly departmental safety meetings.
• Oversee third-party vendor operations on-site.
• Ensure strict adherence to presentation and operational standards.
• Create, assign, and manage work order requests.

Additional Skills

• Hand Tool Proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred Education

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Years Of Relevant Work Experience

• 3+ years

Additional Requirements

• The physical requirements for this position include: Below waist lift - 64lbs, Above waist lift - 64lbs, Push/pull (walking) - 50lbs force, Work arms overhead - Occasional, Unilateral balance - Average of 20 seconds or more per leg, Ladder climbing (ladder) - Occasional
• Valid California driver’s license and continuous vehicle liability insurance, as required for regular operation of a motor vehicle in performing essential duties.

Compensation

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Base Pay Range: $27.26 - $35.10

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us

Irvine Company Retail Properties (a division of Irvine Company) has created some of America’s most popular retail centers. Each of our 40 retail centers - including Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Irvine Spectrum Center and The Market Place, as well as neighborhood shopping centers like Woodbury Town Center in Irvine - is meticulously planned and ideally located to support the community it serves.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.