
Lead Maintenance Technician
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Evaluates systems or facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed.
- Responsible for overall maintenance and physical appearance of interior and exterior of the building and common areas
- Conducts daily walk-through of property to ensure an aesthetically pleasing environment with fully functioning equipment and amenities, including monthly facility, building, and street light checks
- Collaborates with team members and inspects work performed; delegates assignments as instructed by Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager
- Ensure that all safety and OSHA regulations are followed by teammates, including proper use of PPE’s
- Responds to emergencies in the building as needed and maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of the emergency equipment and procedures established by Management.
- Assists with hurricane preparation before, during and after a storm.
- Provides inspection reports and/or checklists to Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager detailing property condition, safety issues and any other critical items.
- Responsible for stocking and organizing inventory of parts, supplies, and materials while ensuring all inventory purchases have proper approval from Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Directly manage 1 or more teammates
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Castle’s policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training, developing and mentoring employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- High school diploma or equivalency required.
- 2+ years as a Maintenance Technician or similar position
- Additional vocational training and certifications such as HVAC, CPO certification or other certifications may be required
- Knowledge and understanding of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) required
- Intermediate knowledge and understanding of irrigation, pest control, and landscaping.
- Position will require a valid Driver’s License.
- Operate mechanical and electrical machinery/equipment (i.e. blowers, power washer, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Communicate, receive, and exchange ideas and information by means of spoken and written.
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills to help create effective customer-focused relationships with all levels within the organization.
- Able to work under tight deadlines and use time effectively based on key priorities.
- Basic command of computer hardware/software is required
- Able to work under pressure, maintain composure and utilize good judgement during emergency/difficult and stressful situations.
- Ability to lift 50lbs. following appropriate safety procedures.
- Ability to:
- work in an upright standing position for long periods of time
- crawl in small and tight spaces
- work in different environmental working conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain).
- walk and climb stairs
- stoop and bend
- Extensive use of fingers for typing and visual use of the computer monitor.
- Handle, grasp, feel objects and equipment.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to quickly and easily navigate property/buildings is required to meet the job functions.
- Repeat various motions with wrists, hands and fingers.
- Ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms
- May be required to perform work outdoors during all seasons
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights above ground level.
- Ability to learn new skills on the job.
- Ability to hear, understand and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone.
- Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
- Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
- May be required to travel for training sessions off-site