Lead Maintenance - Live Oak - Cleburne, TX

Valiant Enterprises • Cleburne, TX

5d • 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 includes performing repairs in residents’ apartments, preparing units for rent, and coordinating maintenance work and personnel. The Lead Maintenance employee also handles preventive maintenance, records, supplies, vendor communication, inspections, and emergency coverage.

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, with possible overnight stays in different cities.
• Ability to work some weekends as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• 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 repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits, and light plumbing work such as clearing stoppages and replacing or fitting components.
• Replace or repair broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, locks, and bulbs.
• Paint interior and exterior areas as needed, and perform carpentry work including fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing or building shelves, and sanding or refinishing floors.
• Assist with custodial work in common areas and grounds work, including picking up litter and clearing vacant units.
• Maintain pool chemical levels and cleanliness; repair concrete, masonry, roofs, and fencing when required; and perform limited extermination services when required.
• Refurbish apartments before resident occupancy and 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 and 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 equipment maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations and operating manuals.
• Order supplies, communicate with vendors, and control and monitor use of maintenance materials.
• Keep shops, storage areas, and entrances clean and locked, maintain adequate lighting and ventilation, and ensure hazardous materials are correctly stored and labeled.
• Train and supervise subordinate employees; schedule maintenance personnel and work orders while adhering to maintenance priorities.
• Handle on-call duties as needed and participate in evening, weekend, and holiday emergency standby schedules.
• 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