Lead Maintenance Technician - Affordable Housing-Sunset Park

Volunteers of America Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•$29 - $31

About The Position

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for property maintenance and repairs and assists with supervising maintenance staff. The role helps ensure buildings, equipment, and grounds remain safe and in good repair, and that facilities meet health and safety requirements. The technician coordinates vendors, supplies, work orders, make-readies, and preventive maintenance across assigned communities, and helps prepare properties for REAC inspections. The position also provides emergency maintenance coverage as scheduled or needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in building maintenance or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to people with diverse backgrounds.
Valid Colorado driver's license, proof of insurance, and a good driving record.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use an extension ladder to make repairs as needed.
Ability to perform emergency maintenance.
Must provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency coverage as scheduled or needed, and work additional hours in preparation for REAC inspections.

Responsibilities

Assign and assist in supervising the daily work of maintenance and janitorial staff.
Assist the Community Administrator with monitoring third-party vendor contracts, work-order completion, and price quotes for parts, services, labor, and projects.
Coordinate vendors, order supplies, schedule make-readies, compile work orders and make-readies in the computer, and ensure work meets established time and quality standards.
Conduct property pre-inspections in preparation for REAC inspections and help ensure buildings remain REAC-ready.
Train and assist in supervising housing maintenance staff and temporary staff in accordance with agency personnel policies and procedures.
Perform maintenance and repairs on facilities, equipment, and grounds involving electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating, and HVAC work.
Address safety issues that could pose hazards to residents, employees, or the public.
Conduct safety inspections and train maintenance staff on safety and emergency procedures, including OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal and state building and safety codes.
Maintain a weekly log to ensure scheduled and preventive maintenance programs are enforced; work with Community Administrators to ensure preventive maintenance is completed and documented, and review logs for discrepancies.
Ensure facilities are safe, clean, orderly, and compliant with agency standards.
Attend meetings and staff development activities as assigned and work with a teamwork orientation.
Maintain work-order procedures and documentation, and perform quality assurance inspections of completed work orders and vendor work in accordance with agency guidelines.
Maintain and repair exterior grounds and landscaping through in-house staff or vendors, and maintain building and grounds curb appeal.
Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency coverage as needed.
Brief new maintenance staff on procedures, goals, and the community.
Prepare the on-call schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.