Maintenance Lead

Lake-Forest-Community-Association; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resort style workplace

Positive work environment

Healthcare

Generous PTO

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lake-Forest-Community-Association is seeking a Maintenance Lead to supervise shift crews and oversee safety and preventive maintenance within the HOA property in south Orange County. The role involves coordinating maintenance tasks, inspecting equipment, and ensuring safe work practices while representing the association professionally.

The candidate should have at least 2 years of general maintenance experience (HVAC, plumbing, pool/spa), basic electrical skills, and a valid California driver's

Qualifications

• Min. Education: High School or GED; trade certs a plus.
• HVAC, plumbing, pool/spa maintenance experience preferred.
• Must read/write English; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate maintenance staff on shift.
• Maintain safety and preventive maintenance programs.
• Inspect and maintain mechanical equipment (water heaters, HVAC, etc.).
• Supervise grounds and common areas; keep them clean.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and training documentation.
• Respond to maintenance requests and on-call emergencies.

Skills

Carpentry

HVAC experience

Pool maintenance

Electrical basics

English literacy

CPO certification a plus

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school certificate

Tools

California DMV record

Job description

Hourly rate is $26.00 to $28.00

We are a property management company representing a mid-size homeowner's association (HOA) in the south Orange County area. We have an opening for a Maintenance Lead position.

We offer:

• Resort style workplace
• Positive work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits, including healthcare, generous paid time off plans (vacation, sick, personal), paid life insurance and a 401(k).

The work schedule is 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday through Wednesday. Successful candidates must be able to work both Saturday and Sundays.

SUMMARY:

To represent Elite Property Services, the Association and Board of Directors as a Maintenance Lead. Primary responsibilities include lead of Maintenance staff, Safety and Preventive Maintenance programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains Safety and Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Monitors maintenance of all mechanical equipment to community including, but not limited to, water heaters, HVAC units, etc.
• Lead and coordinate maintenance crews during assigned shift.
• Performs monthly Safety Meetings and documents Safety Training for all maintenance employees.
• Works along with general maintenance staff in maintaining grounds and common areas and keeping them free of trash and debris.
• Completes regular community inspections under the direction of the Maintenance Manager.
• Performs various preventative maintenance functions and records findings in maintenance log.
• Responds to common area maintenance requests and concerns in a timely manner.
• Performs on-call emergency service as required.
• Performs pool and lagoon maintenance as directed.
• Performs set-up and tear down of special events.
• Ensures safe work practices are being followed by self and other maintenance staff.
• Represents Company in a professional manner at all times.
• May assist in monitoring capital improvement projects.
• Attends and participates in training programs as required.
• Assists with and attends community sponsored resident activities and functions.
• Uses company vehicle to transport material throughout property grounds; runs errands as necessary.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work of different assignment positions.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with other jobs and other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education: High School or GED. Trade school certificate a plus. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate – Advanced Carpentry skills
• Must have minimum of 2 years’ experience in general maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, pool/spa/water feature.
• Minimum of basic electrical experience.
• Must be trained as CPO certified, Pool Certification a plus.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and a clean DMV report.
• Must be able to read and write in English. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Must have a working knowledge of Safety and Preventive Maintenance Programs.

Must be over 18 and have a valid driver's license (will be driving company vehicle within the HOA community) and a good driving record.