Lead Maintenance Technician - Lakeline Station

ZipRecruiter; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee the maintenance department. This hands-on role focuses on restoring apartments and ensuring safety standards, with responsibilities including supervising staff and completing service requests. The position requires HVAC certification and 4-6 years of experience in maintenance work, offering a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Holidays

Sick time

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of practical experience demonstrating required skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Restore vacated apartments to market-ready status.
• Supervise maintenance staff and schedule work.
• Handle complex assignments requiring judgment and initiative.

Skills

HVAC certification

Knowledge of OSHA requirements

Fair housing training

Job description

Position Description: The Lead Maintenance Technician oversees the maintenance department and takes a hands-on approach to completing all projects. They are primarily responsible for maintaining safety and physical integrity standards, ensuring the community's appearance, and working within budget constraints. The role includes restoring vacated apartments to market-ready status and completing service requests promptly.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Restore vacated apartments to market-ready status and complete service requests timely
• Monitor and replace lights as needed
• Repair or replace windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding doors, shelves, smoke alarms, baseboards, mirrors, closet doors, ceiling fans, blinds, faucets, sinks, washers, holes in walls, and hang drapes
• Repair appliances and report issues to the Community Manager
• Monitor and change locks; make keys as necessary
• Perform exterior repairs on sinks and bathtubs, and minor bathroom tile repairs
• Supervise maintenance staff and schedule work
• Handle complex assignments requiring judgment and initiative
• Determine methods for new tasks and guide other personnel
• Be on-call as required

Minimum Requirements:

• 4-6 years of practical experience demonstrating required skills
• HVAC certification
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Requirements:

• Make-ready experience; advanced knowledge of pools, plumbing, electrical systems
• Fair housing training and certification for Apartment Maintenance Technician
• Experience with drywall and painting

Working Conditions:

Potential exposure to blood or infectious materials. May be required to clean bodily fluids with proper training and protective equipment provided.

Physical Requirements:

Constantly: standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, climbing, lifting up to 25 lbs.

Frequently: hand/eye/foot coordination, finger dexterity, lifting 26-50 lbs.

Occasionally: lifting over 100 lbs.

Compensation: $25.00-$26.00/hour

This profile highlights key responsibilities but does not include all possible tasks. Employees must follow additional instructions and duties as assigned.

Foundation Communities offers comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid health insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid leave, holidays, and sick time.

Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.