Residential Building Engineer & Maintenance Lead

Lancaster Campus; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Campus is seeking an Experienced Residential Building Engineer to oversee the physical and mechanical upkeep of the property. You will lead maintenance activities and coordinate improvements and repairs to ensure safe, well-maintained housing for residents.

The role includes scheduling capital projects, managing staff, ensuring timely work orders, and maintaining strong tenant relations in a dynamic campus environment. A hands-on, customer-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; additional education preferred.
• HVAC certification, plus electrical (commercial & residential) certification.
• Universal certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Licensed pool operator if the community maintains a pool.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of painting and cleaning of the property (internal and external).
• Maintenance work (including mechanical work), code work, fire alarm check, and capital projects handled in-house.
• Schedule capital improvement projects and apartment work.
• Set scope, obtain bids, check contractors, and submit for approval when using outside vendors.
• Repair appliances and obtain quotes for replacements when needed.
• Maintain boiler machinery and complete monthly inspection reports.
• Snow removal where applicable and manage pool supplies (if applicable).
• Maintain good tenant relations and inform GM of issues.
• Manage night/weekend maintenance staff including drivers; ensure timely work orders.
• Hire/terminate maintenance staff in coordination with GM; payroll handling for staff.
• Work with GM on scheduling, budgeting, and daily operations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

HVAC certification

Electrical certification (commercial & residential)

Universal certification (within 1 year)

Driver's license & auto insurance

Pool operator license (if pool)

Job description

Lancaster Campus is seeking an Experienced Residential Building Engineer to oversee the physical and mechanical upkeep of the property. You will lead maintenance activities and coordinate improvements and repairs to ensure safe, well-maintained housing for residents.

The role includes scheduling capital projects, managing staff, ensuring timely work orders, and maintaining strong tenant relations in a dynamic campus environment. A hands-on, customer-focused approach is essential.