Maintenance Lead - Parker Lane

Foundation Communities Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

EAP

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Foundation Communities in Austin, TX is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee the maintenance department, perform hands-on repairs, and ensure safety and quality standards while keeping the community market-ready. This role requires 4–6 years of practical experience, HVAC certification, OSHA knowledge, and a valid driver’s license.

On-call duties are part of the job, and you will supervise maintenance staff and coordinate renovations.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of practical maintenance experience.
• HVAC certification required.
• OSHA knowledge required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• On-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance department and supervise staff.
• Ensure vacated apartments are restored to market-ready status.
• Perform repairs on lights, doors, fixtures, and appliances.
• Coordinate service requests and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain safety standards and organizational compliance.
• Determine methods on new assignments and provide guidance.

Skills

HVAC certification

OSHA knowledge

Driver's license

On-call

Maintenance leadership

Job description

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Maintenance Lead - Parker Lane

Full Time Austin, TX, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1932

Position Description: The Lead Maintenance Technician oversees the maintenance department and takes a hands‑on approach to the completion of all projects. Primarily responsible for maintaining organizational and industry standards for safety and physical integrity of the building, focusing on the appearance of the community and working within established budget at all times. Ensure all vacated apartments are thoroughly restored to market ready status, and that service requests are completed in a timely manner.

Primary Duties/ Responsibilities

• Ensure all vacated apartments are thoroughly restored to market ready status, and that service requests are completed in a timely manner
• Monitors and replaces lights as necessary
• Repairs and/or replaces windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, smoke alarms, baseboards, mirrors, closet doors, ceiling fans, mini blinds, faucets, sink plugs, washers, holes in the walls, and hangs drapes
• Repair all appliances and reports problems to Community Manager
• Monitors and changes locks, and make keys as necessary
• Performs exterior repairs to sinks and bathtubs, and minor repairs and replacement of bathroom tile
• Supervises maintenance staff and schedules work to be performed
• Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations
• May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel
• Required to be on-call.
• All other duties as assigned.
• 4-6 years of practical experience with demonstration of required skills
• HVAC certification
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Preferred Requirements

• Make ready experience helpful with advanced knowledge of pools, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Fair housing training and certification for Apartment Maintenance Technician
• Drywall and painting experience

Working Conditions

An occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials can be expected. May be asked to clean up bodily fluids with appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the following functions are required:

CONSTANTLY: standing/walking, bending/stooping/squatting, pushing/pulling, grasping/gripping, reaching above the shoulder, climbing, lifting between 0 and 25 pounds.

FREQUENTLY: coordination of hand/eye/foot, finger dexterity, lifting between 26 and 50 pounds.

Compensation

$25.75/hour starting

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

Foundation Communities provides an excellent benefits package including employer paid health benefits, 401(k) investment opportunity, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.