Maintenance Lead

Real Estate Equities•Columbia Heights, MN
•$35 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Real Estate Equities is looking for a Maintenance Lead to join our team at our Northtown, Columbia Court and Spring House locations. The purpose of this role is to maintain and repair property plumbing, appliances, HVAC, and equipment to ensure it is kept in good condition and operates correctly. This role will also respond to Yardi Maintenance requests and assist with unit turns.

Requirements

  • Must possess appropriate licenses & certifications, i.e. CPO
  • Must have boiler license and certification
  • Must have previous residential maintenance experience
  • Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
  • Must have knowledge of basic maintenance repair
  • Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

  • 3-5 years of previous maintenance experience, preferred
  • Bilingual

Responsibilities

  • Provide residents with exceptional customer service and foster good resident relations.
  • Be a valuable leader in an effective on-site team.
  • Know and adhere to all standards of quality.
  • Ensure maintenance staff adheres to uniform dress codes.
  • Ensure budgetary guidelines are met and prioritize expenditures to stay within budget.
  • Initiate measures to improve methods, equipment performance and quality of work.
  • Plan and schedule work and on-call schedules.
  • Oversee and maintain daily service request system, complete service requests and follow-up calls.
  • Oversee and maintain preventive maintenance schedule and complete preventive maintenance.
  • Oversee and maintain physical appearance of the community.
  • Oversee and perform apartment turnover duties.
  • Oversee and perform the repair and replacement of appliances.
  • Oversee and maintain Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and follow all safety procedures.
  • Adhere to and enforce all safety regulations, proper codes and standards.
  • Oversee and maintain maintenance inventory, apartment history cards, lighting and snow logs.
  • Oversee and maintain safe and organized maintenance shop, storage and mechanical rooms.
  • Oversee and maintain security of lock-out tag-out station, secure Key Control.
  • Prepare and negotiate maintenance contracts for approval and signature.
  • Work with contractors on snow removal, lawn care, etc.
  • Oversee and monitor Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
  • Oversee and maintain swimming pools and spas.
  • Shovel/sweep using broom and shovel snow.
  • Work in extremes of climate/temperature - heat, rain.
  • Perform/prepare special projects.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

  • Compensation: $35.00 - $37.00 per hour
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 16 Days of PTO
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) with Up to 4% Match
  • Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
  • Professional Development Opportunities
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