Maintenance Technician - Lead

$43,680 - $56,160/Yr

Hsl Properties - Tucson, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Tucson, AZ

251-500 employees

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Maintenance Lead Technician is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the property, ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This role involves anticipating, identifying, and correcting property issues, as well as implementing preventive measures. The Lead Technician works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to cultivate resident satisfaction and protect the investment of the apartment property owner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all business in accordance with HSL Asset Management's policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
• Coordinate and perform activities to maintain the continuity of essential environmental services to guarantee resident comfort and security.
• Participate in all maintenance projects and perform maintenance tasks personally or delegate to technicians.
• Oversee and occasionally inspect work performed by technicians.
• Institute and manage a system for handling resident service requests with the assistance of the Maintenance Supervisor; correct situations within 24 hours when possible.
• In the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, schedule maintenance personnel in conjunction with Community Director for emergency purposes, 24/7.
• Conduct regularly scheduled safety meetings with entire staff; maintain and communicate Hazardous Communication Program (HAZCOM) standards.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of pertinent laws, EPA and OSHA regulations governing property storage and management of hazardous materials.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests, expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work-in-progress, etc.
• Schedule and perform minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis.
• Inspect and maintain all tools in excellent condition.
• Assist in the onboarding and development of all subordinate maintenance staff.
• Perform electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
• Perform plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks, etc.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces.
• Perform carpentry work such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves.
• Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas.
• Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED or Accredited Vocational School Certificate education or equivalent experience.
• One to three years of related experience is required to acquire a thorough knowledge of central and unitary air conditioning, domestic water, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems.
• In-depth working knowledge of general maintenance practices and repairs (i.e., tile and concrete floors, painting, plastering and drywall patching, basic carpentry, and appliance repairs).
• Full-time maintenance experience or experience in related field.
• Ability to supervise skilled and unskilled workers.
• Maintain open lines of communication with internal and external contacts for continuing operations and resolution of problems.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of safety programs and regulations.
• Experience in property management maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $21.00 to $27.00 annually.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.