Maintenance Technician IV - Lead (East Campus)

BST SENIOR LIVING WEST INC•San Antonio, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Skies of Texas is seeking a Maintenance Tech IV Lead for its Maintenance Department at Blue Skies East in San Antonio, Texas. The role maintains building facilities and physical-plant mechanical equipment to help provide a reliable and safe environment for residents, visitors, and employees. The Tech IV Lead works independently and alongside company and contracted maintenance personnel to ensure facilities are maintained correctly and on time. The role oversees and coordinates the daily activities of maintenance technicians, contractors, and vendors, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards, project timelines, and regulatory requirements. It serves as the primary point of contact for contractors, provides direction, monitors performance, ensures compliance with life-safety requirements and site policies, and maintains communication between internal teams and external service providers. The position also oversees technicians, coordinates with residents, and prioritizes service requests and preventive maintenance.

Requirements

At least five years of work experience in maintenance or repair; trade school may be considered.
Current, valid Texas driver’s license, a good driving record, and continued insurability by Blue Skies carriers.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience closing out work orders through the EQUIPS maintenance management system.
Proficiency using digital tools and work iPads to complete work orders, track progress, and accurately document maintenance tasks, including taking, submitting, and uploading images of completed work.
EPA certification to handle refrigerant, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with maintenance tools and related equipment used to maintain a large senior living facility.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO).

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage assigned technicians and work orders to promote productivity and efficiency while prioritizing safety and work quality.
Inspect assigned technicians’ work as required.
Comply with maintenance department and company safety rules, regulations, and general policies.
Respond immediately to emergency maintenance calls and promptly address work orders, prioritizing urgent and life-safety-related requests.
Complete daily checks that technicians clock in and out of work orders and document all components correctly and on time.
Assist with maintaining inventory of materials, parts, supplies, tools, and equipment; ensure tools are accounted for and maintained in good working order.
Keep the shop, physical plants, and mechanical and electrical rooms clean and organized.
Have required company-provided tools on hand when responding to work orders.
Troubleshoot and complete mechanical repairs, including HVAC-related repairs, on residential and commercial systems.
Operate, adjust, and repair the chilled-water system.
Perform assigned electrical and plumbing repairs.
Replace appliances such as dishwashers, refrigerators, and stoves, and perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on them as directed.
Troubleshoot and repair residential and commercial kitchen equipment and appliances, including refrigerated equipment such as walk-in freezers and coolers, refrigerators, freezers, drink dispensers, and ice-making machines.
Obtain and use higher-level certifications or licenses in systems or mechanical operations if required.
Perform minor carpentry tasks.
Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair automatic doors and door openers.
Serve as a first responder to emergencies such as fires, floods, utility outages, and safety incidents.
Support life-safety initiatives by helping maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.