Lead Maintenance Technician - Prairie Commons Apartments

Gaines Investment Trust•Lawrence, KS

2d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Gaines Investment Trust is seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance operations for Prairie Commons Apartments in Lawrence, Kansas. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who takes pride in quality work, develops strong maintenance teams, solves problems, and maintains high standards for the property and its residents. The role oversees service requests, preventative maintenance, and apartment turns; completes repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and general maintenance; and helps ensure work orders are prioritized and completed promptly and to a high standard. The Lead Maintenance Technician also maintains pools, grounds, amenities, and common areas; coordinates vendors and contractors; and manages maintenance inventory, supplies, and expenses. The position includes a rotational on-call schedule for maintenance emergencies. The schedule is Monday through Friday, plus rotational on-call. Compensation is $24–$27 per hour based on experience, with monthly performance bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits.

Requirements

At least 3 years of multifamily maintenance experience.
HVAC Certification required.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification required.
Strong HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and general troubleshooting skills.
Strong organization, communication, and customer service skills.
Dependable, hands-on, and able to take ownership.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee service requests, preventative maintenance, and apartment turns.
Diagnose and complete HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and general repairs.
Prioritize work orders and ensure timely, high-quality completion.
Maintain pools, grounds, amenities, and common areas.
Coordinate vendors and contractors as needed.
Manage maintenance inventory, supplies, and expenses.
Maintain high standards for safety, property appearance, and resident service.
Participate in the rotational on-call schedule for maintenance emergencies.
Lead, train, and hold team members accountable.