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Maintenance Lead

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for the oversight of the maintenance operations for the communities they are assigned. The Maintenance Lead ensures a safe, secure and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Essential duties include training staff in all areas of maintenance operations, establishing daily work schedules for subordinate staff, managing day-to-day maintenance operations, and assisting with move-ins, move-outs and annual inspections. The Maintenance Lead also prepares vacant units for re-occupancy, assists in custodial work, oversees or performs maintenance duties, maintains accurate records for maintenance performed, ensures landscape and irrigation systems are maintained, purchases supplies, maintains equipment manuals and parts lists, schedules work order requests, coordinates the bidding process, and complies with Fair Housing requirements.

The Maintenance Lead participates in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage, completes required company specific training, maintains all required certifications, and performs on-call and after-hours duties based on rotation schedule. They apply knowledge to pertinent laws, EPA, and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, demonstrate regular awareness of the conditions throughout the community, and schedule routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment. They ensure and perform work area clean-up and safety related duties, inspect and maintain all tools, inventory control, equipment, and supplies, and monitor utility meter routing and cut-offs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and five years' experience with maintenance, landscaping, irrigation systems, interior/exterior painting, rough and finish carpentry, replacement of flooring/glass, lock assemblies and extensive plumbing knowledge, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Must have three years' supervisory experience with demonstrated knowledge in overseeing work crews and apartment turnovers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Software, demonstrated willingness to coach, mentor and support staff, develop positive relationships with co-workers, residents and vendors, and ability to work well under pressure. Understanding of affordable housing regulatory inspections, excellent organizational and time management abilities, and commitment to the Mission and Values of MidPen Services and MidPen Housing. Physical requirements include standing, bending, lifting, and walking, able to stoop, kneel, carry, push and pull, ascend/descend stairs, climb on ladders, climb on roofs, and crawl in confined spaces on a regular basis. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Ability to hear, speak and read.