Lead Maintenance - The Place at Briarcrest - Carrollton, TX

Valiant Enterprises•Carrollton, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Valiant Residential is seeking a Lead Maintenance employee to oversee the property's maintenance under the direction of the Community Manager. The role includes performing repairs in residents' apartments, preparing units for rent, and maintaining the property's buildings, equipment, grounds, and common areas. The Lead Maintenance employee also trains and supervises subordinate employees, schedules maintenance staff and work orders, supervises subcontractors, maintains records and supplies, and handles on-call and emergency coverage when needed.

Requirements

At least two years of full-time experience in apartment maintenance or a trade requiring basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills to interact effectively with team members, residents, vendors, and other stakeholders.
EPA refrigerant, transition, and recovery certification.
Own a basic set of hand tools.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and auto insurance.
Ability to perform work at other locations and travel within major metropolitan areas, potentially staying overnight in different cities.
Ability to work some weekends as needed.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skills.
Technical certification.

Responsibilities

Complete resident service requests within 24 hours.
Assist with distributing flyers and other materials.
Replace filters and clean air-conditioning vents as needed; maintain sprinkler systems and perform HVAC repairs as needed.
Perform light electrical and plumbing repairs and replace or repair glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, locks, bulbs, and similar items.
Paint interior and exterior areas as necessary and perform carpentry work, including door and window repairs, shelving, and floor refinishing.
Assist with custodial duties in common areas and groundskeeping, including litter pickup and clearing vacant units.
Maintain pool chemical levels and cleanliness; repair concrete, masonry, roofs, and fencing when required; perform limited extermination services when required.
Prepare apartments for resident occupancy and perform preventive maintenance as directed by the property or regional manager.
Periodically inspect units, buildings, and common areas and perform repairs or janitorial work as needed.
Assist with apartment move-in and move-out inspections; maintain and post a map of water and gas meter cutoffs, apartment and fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts.
Supervise subcontractors working at the property and promptly report dangerous conditions or potential liability issues to the manager.
Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance, pool chemicals, work orders, make-ready work, inventories, and purchase orders.
Perform scheduled equipment maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations and operating manuals.
Order supplies, communicate with vendors, and manage maintenance materials inventory and use.
Keep shops, storage areas, and entrances clean and locked, with adequate lighting and ventilation, and ensure hazardous materials are properly stored and labeled.
Train and supervise subordinate employees; schedule maintenance personnel and work orders and follow maintenance priorities.
Handle on-call duties when needed and participate in evening, weekend, and holiday standby emergency coverage.
Assist in preparing the property for inspections.