Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician The Ideal candidate has at least 5 years of  working knowledge and experience in residential property management maintenance & repair, plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, and painting gained through formal education and / or on-the-job training.

The Lead Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Community Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• On-site maintenance-related repairs and upkeep of the property.
• Make ready process to ensure apartments are prepared for move-in in a timely fashion.
• Initiate, perform & oversee maintenance projects that improve curb appeal, maintain and optimize building systems, and monitor contractor performance.
• Take the lead in scopes of work for small improvements / services and seek out qualified contractors to bid the work.
• Manage expenses properly in accordance with owner goals and actively seek to minimize expenses regularly, through the proposal process and pricing negotiation, as well as the budgeting process.  Take the lead in Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors, negotiate pricing, collaborate on approved vendor list.
• Assist in supervision and support for the maintenance team on a daily basis, including identifying training and development opportunities and holding the team accountable for the condition of their buildings and work areas.
• Take the lead in the preventative Maintenance program, ensure timely completion and thorough documentation.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal housing rules Create and motivate a team that focuses on customer service and curb appeal on a daily basis.  Other duties as assigned.

Work on call and occasional overtimes hours  Qualifications :

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends and on an emergency basis.  Education :

Computer skills :

Learning & Development :

Pratum prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare BENEFITS including :