Lead Maintenance - Pembroke Pines, FL

Valiant Enterprises • Pembroke Pines, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Valiant Residential is seeking a Lead Maintenance employee responsible for the overall maintenance of the property under the direction of the Community Manager. The role also performs repairs in resident apartments and helps prepare units for rent (make-ready). Responsibilities include completing resident service requests within 24 hours; maintaining building systems, equipment, units, and common areas; coordinating make-ready work; supervising and scheduling subordinate employees and subcontractors; managing supplies, records, vendors, and maintenance priorities; and participating in on-call and emergency coverage as needed. The position may require work at other locations and travel within major metropolitan areas, potentially including overnight stays.

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 work at other locations and travel within major metropolitan areas, possibly with overnight stays 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 in 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 repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
• Perform light plumbing work, including clearing stoppages and replacing or fitting components.
• Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, locks, and bulbs.
• Paint interior and exterior areas when necessary.
• Perform carpentry work, including fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, and sanding and refinishing floors.
• Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
• Assist with grounds work, including picking up litter and clearing vacant units of trash.
• Maintain pool chemical levels and cleanliness.
• Repair concrete, masonry, roofs, and fencing when required; perform limited extermination services when required.
• Refurbish apartments before resident occupancy (make-ready).
• Conduct preventive maintenance as outlined by the property or regional manager.
• Periodically inspect units, buildings, and common areas and perform repairs and janitorial assistance as needed.
• Assist with apartment move-in and move-out inspections.
• Know the locations of water and gas meter cutoffs, apartment and fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts, and post a map of them.
• Supervise subcontractors working at the property.
• Immediately report dangerous conditions or liability issues to the manager.
• Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance, pool chemicals, work orders, apartment make-ready, inventories, and purchase orders.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and operating manuals.
• Order supplies and communicate with vendors.
• Control and manage the use of maintenance materials.
• Keep shops, storage areas, and entrances clean and locked; maintain adequate lighting and ventilation and ensure hazardous materials are stored and labeled correctly.
• Train and supervise subordinate employees.
• Schedule subordinate maintenance personnel and work-order requests and follow maintenance priorities.
• Handle on-call duties when needed and participate in standby emergency schedules for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Assist in preparing the property for inspections.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation.
• Time off.
• Comprehensive benefits, including free health insurance options and 401(k) matching.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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