Lead Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Lead Maintenance Technician will lead the maintenance team at Oaks on Lamar, a 176-unit affordable housing community in Austin, Texas. The role oversees daily maintenance operations, coordinates schedules, and handles complex repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other systems. The Lead Maintenance Technician is a point of contact between team members and management and supports a safe, functional, clean, and welcoming community for residents. The position includes supervising and developing maintenance staff, managing apartment make-ready work, conducting inspections, and coordinating repairs and contractors. It also participates in the emergency on-call rotation. The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime. The anticipated hourly salary range is $28.00–$30.00, with an annual performance bonus.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of maintenance experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership role.
- Strong technical skills in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Schedule flexibility, including the ability to work weekends when necessary.
- Ability to participate in the emergency on-call rotation as needed.
- Demonstrated commitment to exceeding expectations, leading by example, and providing exceptional service.
- Accountability, reliability, ownership of projects and outcomes, attention to detail, resilience, proactive problem-solving, and willingness to pursue learning and development.
- Ability to foster collaboration and a resident-centered environment, showing empathy and respect in interactions.
- Willingness to accept feedback and continuously improve.
- Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and doing the right thing.
- Personal appearance and dress compatible with company standards.
Nice To Haves
- Affordable housing experience.
- Certification in a related trade.
- Bilingual Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose issues and complete repairs arising from resident service requests in accordance with established policies and safety standards.
- Oversee the make-ready process for vacant apartments, including inspections, maintenance task lists, contractor scheduling, supply procurement, and quality checks.
- Maintain cleanliness and appearance standards throughout the community, including grounds and common areas.
- Supervise and coordinate maintenance staff activities to ensure efficient workflow.
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures to optimize operations.
- Inspect the property for compliance with safety standards.
- Train and develop maintenance team members.
- Coordinate work priorities and inventory management with the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Participate in the rotating on-call schedule for emergency maintenance repairs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 19 or more days of paid time off.
- Choice of medical, vision, and dental options.
- Life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k).
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Paid leave and disability programs.
- Mental health resources, including counseling.
- Fertility benefits, including surrogacy and adoption assistance.
- Paid time off to volunteer and matching for charitable donations.
- Learning and training programs.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Internal advancement opportunities.
- Annual performance bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
