Maintenance Lead - Springfield OR

B-T Washington•Springfield, OR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Lead independently manages day-to-day maintenance operations across multiple work site locations. The role plans, prioritizes, and coordinates work orders, unit turns, and vendor projects, and takes ownership of maintenance projects. Although it has no direct supervisory responsibility for employees, the Maintenance Lead provides leadership through technical expertise, sound judgment, organization, effective communication, professional interactions, and coordination of maintenance activities. The position is expected to work independently and take on operational skills assigned to a Maintenance Supervisor. During the first 30 days, the employee learns the property and company processes, completes onboarding and safety training, shadows maintenance staff, learns digital systems and supply processes, handles basic work orders, and conducts property walks. From days 31 to 60, the employee takes on more independent daily operations, schedules routine vendors, tracks and restocks supplies, identifies issues for escalation, and learns incident-reporting procedures. From days 61 to 90, the employee takes ownership of the maintenance process, independently plans and executes unit turns, coordinates supplies and vendors, tracks maintenance, assists with vendor bid requests and capital repair forecasting, and responds to resident concerns. The position is based in Springfield, Oregon, and follows a Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with availability for after-hours calls required. The role is 40 hours per week. Work is performed approximately 80% indoors and 20% outdoors, with exposure to varying temperatures and materials such as paint, paint thinner, and wallpaper glue.

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 orientation and strong organizational skills.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying 10 to 50 pounds, climbing stairs and occasionally ladders, and performing frequent bending.

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 daily maintenance operations.
Complete basic maintenance work orders, including painting, lighting, lock changes, plumbing fixtures, and appliances.
Conduct property walks and identify routine maintenance needs.
Schedule routine vendors and coordinate vendor work.
Track and restock commonly used supplies, maintain a running supply list, and submit reorder requests with sufficient lead time.
Identify issues that require escalation and submit incident reports when appropriate.
Plan and execute unit turns, coordinate timelines, and communicate delays or damage to the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
Track completed and upcoming maintenance in the property’s work order system and close out work orders with documentation.
Assist with vendor bid requests for one-time repairs or services.
Work with the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor to forecast capital repair needs and gather information for budgeting.
Respond promptly to resident concerns and maintenance issues.
Complete onboarding and safety training and learn company processes, maintenance logs, and digital systems.
Be available for after-hours calls.