Maintenance Technician Lead

Brookfield Properties Multifamily LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Growth and advancement opportunities

Lucrative referral bonus program

On-site associate rental discount

Job summary

Brookfield Properties Multifamily LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support daily operations at a multi-unit residential property in Durham, NC. You will assist the Maintenance Operations Manager and lead a team on routine repairs and tasks to keep systems running smoothly.

You will diagnose, repair and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, oversee unit turnovers, and help preserve the property's value while delivering strong customer service and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 3–4 years of related experience may offset.
• 3–4 years of experience at commercial or multi-unit residential property.
• Preferred HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing certifications.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; team player.
• English communication ability required; multilingual a plus.
• Computer and smartphone literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Operations Manager or Maintenance Supervisor in the daily maintenance operations for a multi-unit residential property.
• Lead a team of maintenance technicians on daily operations with a focus on efficient maintenance projects and operations.
• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including HVAC systems.
• Oversee routine to complex carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical tasks.
• Perform routine turnover duties of vacant units.
• Diagnose problems and perform or supervise repairs to boilers, pumps, motors, belts, fans, and related equipment.
• Ensure property preservation and value maintenance.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team-player

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Personal accountability

Customer service

Computer literacy

Smartphone literacy

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description Overview

• Assists the Maintenance Operations Manager or Maintenance Supervisor in the daily maintenance operations for a multi-unit residential property.
• Performs and assigns tasks to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning.
• Performs or assigns general, advanced or specialized maintenance functions depending on property needs.
• Leads a team of maintenance technicians on daily maintenance operations with a focus on achieving efficiently run maintenance projects and operational functions.
• Ensures the preservation of the property and its value.
• Repairs and maintains machinery such as motors, pumps, belts, and fans; boilers, chillers, water heaters supervision.
• Repairs and maintain mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning.
• This includes overseeing the operation of heating and hot water boilers, make-up units and booster pumps.
• Diagnoses problems.
• Disassembles units, cleans, lubricates, repairs, and replaces parts, filter changes.
• Performs routine to difficult carpentry duties, including installation of new doors and installation or repairs of doorjambs, moldings, hinges, door closers, locks, knobs, shelving and counter installation, ceiling tile/grid repair and installation, etc.
• Routine turnover duties of vacant units.
• Performs routine to difficult painting duties, including drywall or plaster repair, painting, etc.
• Performs routine to difficult plumbing duties, inspecting, installing, repairing and replacing pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures, unclogging sinks and toilets, repair of faucet, assemblies and replacement of washers, repairs or replacement pipes, repair of fountains, etc.
• Performs routine to difficult electrical duties, including inspecting and testing lighting, wiring and power circuits, replaces faulty switches, and replaces faulty lamps and ballasts.

Requirements

• This position requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• 3-4 years of experience can offset minimum educational requirements for this position.
• 3-4 years of required experience at Commercial or Multi-Unit Residential Property.
• Preferred certification for this position include: HVAC (depending on property), Electrical, or Plumbing.
• This position may require a valid driver's license depending on the needs of the property.
• Required skills for this position include: self-motivated, team-player, communication, interpersonal, attention to detail, personal accountability, and customer service.
• Computer and smart phone literacy required.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, for all work-related responsibilities.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.

Compensation

Compensation Commensurate with Experience $23.60 - 33.05 hourly

Brookfield Properties cares about the well-being and work-life balance of our valued associates!

• Full benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Lucrative referral bonus program
• Incredible associate rental discount if you choose to live on-site

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Religion/Sex/Protected Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Marital Status/Pregnancy/Age/National Origin/Genetic Information.

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The Brookfield Real Estate ecosystem spans the globe through multiple operating companies, all united by our core values. We cover every facet of real estate - from offices and retail spaces to logistics centers, residential homes, and hotels. Across thousands of properties worldwide, we combine world-class expertise with deep local insights to drive exceptional value. Together, we transform neighborhoods and build lasting communities that stand the test of time. By leveraging the global scale of our operating companies and fostering trusted local partnerships, we collaborate seamlessly to support our communities and achieve shared success.