Lead Technician/Supervisor

Lead Technician/Supervisor *Principal Objective of the Position*: This position is the maintenance person overseeing one site in Cypress Texas, and is responsible for the overall maintenance including planning, coordinating, budgeting, organizing, and maintaining the physical needs of the site. This person will perform and direct other maintenance personnel in the repair and maintenance of HVAC systems, electrical/mechanical systems, plumbing, grounds, structural elements, mechanical equipment, and refurbishment of apartments. The Lead Technician/Supervisor, under the direction of the Manager, generates satisfactory cash flow, positive resident relations, and optimal resident retention. *Requirements*: _Training/Education_ * High School Diploma or equivalent * Knowledge of English language a plus * Valid Driver’s License and reliable private transportation * EPA Designation/Certification * Pool Certification required _Experience/Skills_ * Two years progressive maintenance/repair of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and grounds maintenance in multi-family properties. * Supervisory and training experience desired * Good oral and written communication skills * Knowledge of Equal Housing Opportunity (EHO) requirements and applicable program regulations _Special Requirements_ * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. * Ability to operate a two-axle motor vehicle. * Ability to maintain 24-hour, on-call status. * Ability to operate all necessary tools/equipment to perform the essential functions of the position. * Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of OSHA standards and other environmental safety standards. * Ability to perform a variety of duties in all types of weather. *Essential Functions*: * Schedules, assigns and/or performs all maintenance functions, including responsibility to complete service requests within 24 hours and refurbishing vacant units within five (5) business days or less. * Supervises, guides and schedules training, when necessary, of all maintenance personnel on the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, electrical systems, mechanical systems, plumbing, grounds, structural elements, motor vehicles and equipment. * Completes move-in and move-out inspections. * Supervises and/or performs all work related to maintenance of the property’s curb appeal. * Implements cleaning and maintenance programs for grounds, office/clubhouse, common areas and work areas. * Schedules and performs regular inspections of all grounds, structures and systems and corrects problems, if any. * Supervises and provides training for employees’ use of company equipment and/or vehicle. * Assists in the preparation of the maintenance portion of the overall property budget and ensures that all maintenance operating expenses remain within budget. * Develops and implements programs for inventory control preventative maintenance. * Maintains expenditures within company guidelines. * Directs and supervises the day-to-day administrative operations of the maintenance functions including the scheduling and assignment of work, submission of reports and paperwork (invoices, time sheets, new hire/termination information, employee counseling and evaluations) and record-keeping functions in a timely manner, including sanding/salting, weatherization, and smoke detector battery replacement logs. * Purchases all maintenance supplies and materials in a cost-effective and efficient manner. * Prepares request for quotes and work scopes and follows company procedure in obtaining bids on purchases or work to be performed. * Conducts inspections of contracted work - checking for the quality and conformance with specifications * Reports any property loss or liability related incidents to the appropriate parties in a timely fashion. * Reports of any work-related injuries to the appropriate parties in a timely fashion. * Complies with all local, state, and federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures. * Other duties as assigned by supervisor. *Dress Code*: Appropriate attire, including safety equipment and uniform, as designated by supervisor. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $32.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person