Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician
Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 16,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 600 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life cycle, including development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

Summary/Objective: The role of residential building Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and economical maintenance of the building, the grounds, outside perimeter as well as the building's mechanical equipment. The Lead Maintenance Technician should demonstrate strong characteristics of commitment, trustworthiness and accountability. This position reports to the Regional Property/Maintenance Manager/Property Manager.

Classification: Non-exempt (overtime eligible); Non-Union
Location: Kissimmee, FL

Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following

• Perform basic repairs and adjustments (i.e. carpentry work, painting, plastering, flooring work, demolition of walls, electrical, etc.).
• Ensure compliance and adherence to building rules and regulations (i.e. HDC, HPD, HCR, and other governmental and oversight agencies). Examine boiler by testing safety valves and performing routine maintenance.
• Clean public spaces including the front of the building, yards, steps, entrance hall, etc.
• Maintain appliances, equipment and inventory of supplies.
• Ensure adherence to regulations regarding garbage removal.
• Responsible in managing Handyman and Porter in completing tasks and work orders
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly physical inspections of common areas as well as move–in and annual inspections of units.
• Review work order requests from property management staff and residents to ensure that maintenance issues are being solved promptly.
• Provide on-call support for emergency and urgent residential needs outside of regular business hours. Employees are expected to remain reachable via company-issued mobile telephone and respond when necessary. Two (2) hours of on-call time will be credited for responding to emergency after-hours calls.

Requirements:

• Must have at least five (5) years maintenance experience.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have at least two (2) years of managerial experience.
• Certifications in HVAC, boiler, sprinkler, plumbing, is a must.
• Must possess strong customer service skills to effectively communicate with residents, staff, and vendors to ensure the safe operations of buildings.
• Must effectively train and supervise other maintenance/service staff through the course of the work day (including the ability to fairly evaluate maintenance/service staff performance, provide constructive advice when needed, and working as a team leader).
• Possess solid knowledge of painting, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, appliance service/repair and use of power machinery properly and safely.
• Must be able to work with multiple deadlines, maintaining control over projects assigned within time frames allowed and changing priorities.
• Must be able to diagnose/repair equipment or appliances, which are not easily seen or reached, i.e. under counters/ceilings, etc.
• The ability to maneuver or move heavy equipment, appliances, supplies and tools.
• Experience in repairs and a skill trade profession (e.g. electrician, plumbing, HVAC) is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in REAC required
• Due to physical nature of certain required tasks, must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time

Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.00

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
• Voluntary dental and vision plan options
• 401(K) available plus company match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
• Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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