Maintenance Lead - Springfield OR

Blanton Turner•Springfield, OR

19h•$24 - $25

About The Position

The Maintenance Lead is an advanced maintenance position responsible for independently managing day-to-day maintenance operations across multiple work sites. The role plans, prioritizes, and coordinates work orders, unit turns, and vendor projects, and takes ownership of maintenance projects. It is suited to someone comfortable working independently and ready to take on operational skills assigned to a Maintenance Supervisor. The position does not have direct supervisory responsibility for employees. Leadership is demonstrated through technical expertise, ownership of maintenance operations, sound judgment, organization, effective communication, professional interactions, and coordination of maintenance activities. The role supports multiple sites and includes a Tuesday–Saturday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with availability for after-hours calls.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of lead maintenance experience or equivalent training.
Proven success owning maintenance projects and coordinating vendors.
Comfort working independently.
Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
Able to stand for two hours at a time and stand or walk on varying surfaces for multiple hours throughout the day.
Able to lift and carry 10 to 50 pounds; assistance is available for furniture weighing more than 50 pounds.
Able to occasionally push and pull furniture, climb stairs and ladders, bend, crouch, twist, and kneel; rare crawling may be required.
Able to work in conditions involving possible whole-body vibration, outdoor temperature changes, and exposure to paint, paint thinner, and wallpaper glue.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pool Operator Certification.
Familiarity with Oregon tenant laws.

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritize, and coordinate work orders, unit turns, and vendor projects across multiple sites.
Take ownership of maintenance projects and manage day-to-day maintenance operations independently.
Complete routine maintenance work orders, including painting, lighting, lock changes, plumbing fixtures, and appliances.
Conduct property walks and identify routine maintenance needs.
Coordinate with the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor on work-order updates, unit-turn timelines, delays, and damage.
Schedule routine vendors and coordinate vendor bids for one-time repairs or services.
Track and restock commonly used supplies, maintain a running supply list, and submit orders with adequate lead time.
Identify issues that require escalation and submit incident reports when appropriate.
Track completed and upcoming maintenance in the property’s work-order system and close out work orders.
Assist with forecasting capital repair needs and gathering information for budgeting.
Respond promptly to resident concerns and maintenance issues.
Be available for after-hours calls.