Lead Maintenance Technician

MRM RESIDENTIAL MCC GROUP • Williamstown, NJ

13d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing diverse duties including completing work orders, always maintaining the physical integrity of the community, and completing other general maintenance-related tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor. This involves ensuring a clean and well-maintained living environment for our residents, visitors, and team members. The Lead Maintenance Technician must anticipate, identify, and correct all problems involving the property and implement procedures that will prevent such problems. Follows safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems, guidelines, and processes to support the achievement of the community’s business goals and objectives, with resident satisfaction being paramount.

Requirements

• Position requires at least 3 years’ experience in property maintenance or equivalent field.
• A high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• At least three (3) years of mechanical and industrial experience, HVAC preferred.
• A valid driver’s license (in accordance with state law).
• EPA Certification – The company’s expectation is that all Maintenance Technicians (including all Maintenance Technicians, Lead Maintenance Technicians, and Service Managers) staff members have their EPA certification (Type I & Type II at minimum, Universal preferred). For Maintenance Supervisors, EPA Universal certification is the standard.
• New Employee Required Training: Workplace Harassment Prevention, Fair Housing, Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention (), and Security Awareness Training (aka Cybersecurity). () Florida law requires this training upon hire and annually thereafter.
• New Employee Required Training (New Jersey employees): Fair Chance in Housing Act.
• All maintenance positions at MRM Residential Management, LLC (d/b/a Merion Residential) require the use of hand tools to complete your assigned work responsibilities.
• All maintenance team personnel members are expected to provide their own hand tools for use during the workday.
• At least 5 years of progressive maintenance or construction experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, including inventory control, preventative maintenance, and work order record keeping.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and equipment including HVAC, landscaping, carpentry, painting, electrical, and plumbing.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to other maintenance associates.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Technical capacity – The ability to use a computer to input time data and to perform basic web-based tasks, including using Merion’s learning management system.
• Ability to enter and manage WTNs (purchase orders) and workflow items in Ops Tech (application).

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of progressive experience as a full-charge maintenance technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state, and federal laws (e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.)
• Must be aware of the condition of the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct hazardous conditions, e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, and broken/burned-out exterior lights.
• Use the company’s business systems to maintain accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work-in-progress, etc.
• Schedule and perform minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis.
• Inspect and maintain all tools in excellent condition.
• Diagnose and perform daily minor and routine maintenance/repair involving the following (not listed in a particular order): Electrical and plumbing (including water lines), Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable), A/C and heating systems, Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors, Appliances, Boiler, gas and electric, Water irrigation systems, Door locks, mailboxes, and locks, Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings, Controlled access systems (where applicable), such as key cards or fobs, Tile, carpet, flooring, Ceiling leaks, Roofing, gutters, fasteners, Walls, Interior/exterior lights, Pool areas, tile, jacuzzi, pool furniture, Fireplaces (where applicable), Ceiling fans
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with ordering shop inventory and tracking maintenance supply levels.
• Vendor scheduling and coordination as needed.
• Utilize Ops Tech to generate WTNs for ordering shop inventory and scheduling vendors.
• Ensure that all assigned make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Reports all major repairs and requisitions to the Maintenance Supervisor before any expenditure of funds.
• Perform work area clean-up and safety-related duties.
• Make recommendations to maintain a proper inventory of supplies and tools sufficient for turning units.
• Perform non-complex electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry work orders. Also, assist with reconfiguring spaces including moving furniture, and assist with cleaning.
• Complete assigned service request orders in an accurate and timely manner per Merion Residential’s standards.
• Follow all preventative maintenance programs and guidelines to minimize emergency repairs and service requests.
• Adhere to the company’s safety programs and guidelines to minimize emergency repairs and service requests.
• Provide administrative support to Maintenance Supervisor (i.e., inventory, vendor logs, Ops entries, etc.).

Benefits

• Continuing education and other on-the-job training are provided as part of the company’s professional development commitment.
• Merion University reinforces the company’s commitment to expanding the knowledge, skills, and professional development experiences of all team members (new employees and existing staff) by providing comprehensive and robust opportunities for learning and personal growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED