Senior Facilities Maintenance Lead — Pools & Building Systems

The Highlands at Dove Mountain; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highlands at Dove Mountain is seeking a Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician to lead hands-on maintenance across buildings, amenities, pools, and related infrastructure. This role provides technical guidance, coordinates with contractors, and ensures safety, cleanliness, and readiness for resident use.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude, 3+ years in facilities maintenance, and a commitment to preventive maintenance and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair community facilities, equipment, and building systems.
• Perform repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, doors, locks, fixtures, appliances, and minor electrical maintenance.
• Complete preventive maintenance and work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with assigning daily work and providing technical guidance to maintenance staff.
• Coordinate contractor access and monitor vendor performance.
• Maintain maintenance records, inspections, inventories, and equipment documentation.
• Support setup and readiness for meetings, events, and community activities.
• Respond to emergencies, after-hours calls, and weekend coverage as required.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Attend all meetings as appropriate
• Comply with Highlands policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Leadership Responsibilities: Serve as a technical resource for the maintenance team.
• Help establish daily priorities and workflow.
• Coach and mentor less-experienced employees.
• Communicate project status, material needs, and operational concerns to the Facilities Director.
• Support continuity of operations during supervisor absences.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Maintenance planning

OSHA safety knowledge

Prioritization of work

Professional communication

Customer service

Independent and team work

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pima County Pool Certification

Tools

Pooled maintenance planning tools

Job description

The Highlands at Dove Mountain is seeking a Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician to lead hands-on maintenance across buildings, amenities, pools, and related infrastructure. This role provides technical guidance, coordinates with contractors, and ensures safety, cleanliness, and readiness for resident use.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude, 3+ years in facilities maintenance, and a commitment to preventive maintenance and documentation.