Lead Apartment Maintenance Tech - North Central

FWM PAYROLL CLEARING•Columbia, MO

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About The Position

Fairway Management, a division of JES Holdings, is seeking a Lead Maintenance Tech to support the maintenance and upkeep of affordable housing properties in Kirksville, Missouri. The role focuses on keeping properties safe, well-maintained, and welcoming for residents while providing professional, timely service and addressing maintenance issues before they become larger problems. The Lead Maintenance Tech performs a range of maintenance work, including drywall repair, painting, plumbing, electrical work, appliance repair, HVAC troubleshooting and replacement, and general building maintenance. The position also prepares properties for state agency, investor, REAC, and INSPIRE inspections; leads timely unit turns; completes preventative maintenance checks; and trains Maintenance Tech I and II staff in company and building systems, safety, and general maintenance. This full-time position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The employee must be available for after-hours on-call duties, work approved overtime as needed, travel to required training or conferences, and assist neighboring properties. The role reports to the Regional Manager and Maintenance Superintendent.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA certification.
Five years of experience in multifamily, commercial, or hotel maintenance.
Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and building operating systems, such as door entry and fire suppression systems.
Knowledge of REAC and INSPIRE inspection preparation.
Knowledge of HUD and LIHTC maintenance standards.
Must have applicable maintenance tools.
Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds, work in enclosed spaces such as attics and crawl spaces, and work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Must be able to legally operate a registered and properly insured vehicle.
Must be available for after-hours on-call duties and willing to work approved overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

HVAC EPA Type II Certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with local, state, and investor regulations and policies.
Prepare properties for state agency, investor, REAC, and INSPIRE inspections.
Prioritize work orders for assigned properties.
Maintain exceptional property curb appeal.
Be available for after-hours on-call duties.
Lead the make-ready process and complete unit turns in a timely manner, including painting, carpet cleaning, and general cleaning as needed.
Perform quarterly preventative maintenance checks.
Assist neighboring properties with maintenance tasks.
Pick up supplies from area vendors as needed while legally operating a registered and properly insured vehicle.
Travel to and participate in regional and corporate training or conferences as required.
Watch for emergencies, suspicious persons, or events and notify appropriate staff.
Maintain positive and professional relationships with residents, vendors, and other staff.
Inform the manager of health and safety concerns on site.
Work overtime as needed and approved.
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace HVAC systems.
Train assigned staff on company systems, building systems, safety, and general maintenance, including Maintenance Tech I and II staff.