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Lead Maintenance Technician Bilingual| Houston, Texas 77072

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We are looking for a Bilingual Lead Maintenance Technician for our Communities in Houston. What's AWESOME about Ashford Communities...

Our CULTURE focuses heavily on Teamwork, Trust, Fun, and Customer Care!
Employees are rewarded and recognized for their efforts and performance!
We offer real, deserved advancement opportunities!

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Position Summary

The Lead Maintenance Technician oversees the overall appearance and maintenance needs of their Ashford Community. This position is key to leading and motivating the maintenance team that they oversee daily. The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for assigning daily tasks to their team members, holding the team accountable to work done and collaborating with the Community Manager on a continuous basis to ensure that all maintenance is done accurately and within established timeframes. The Lead Maintenance Technician must maintain the overall curb appeal, train, develop and coach the maintenance team as required, coordinate make ready units and move in/out schedule, perform general maintenance repairs, conduct preventive maintenance, help with vendor management and budgeting, and assist with any CAPEX project as needed.

Essential Job Functions

Maintenance of Community 70%

Diagnose and perform all maintenance and repairs in a timely and professional manner, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, appliance installation and carpentry
Inspect vacated apartments, and perform duties to restore apartments to “make-ready” status
Re-inspect vacant apartments after make-ready to determine quality of work performed
Perform effective emergency maintenance after hours as required
Ensure adequate number make ready units are available
Operate and maintains equipment and tools for work performed
Must have good safety awareness and judgment
Contacts other vendors for problems that exceed the capacity of the company
Inspect the exterior of the property (property walk). Perform building and common area upkeep
Maintains work area in a neat and clean manner
Complete or oversee the completion of preventative maintenance

Team Management 20%

Delegates work orders and instructions to maintenance team in a timely manner
Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled, and carry a pager/cell phone as required for on-call maintenance or assign to subordinate(s)
Resolve problems with jobs and/or interact with management to amend the issue
Alert the Community Manager of any unusual occurrences or damage observed
Ensure compliance of all work-related activities in a fair, ethical and consistent manner
Actively participate in the positive development of the maintenance team in the soft skills and technical skills of the team
Oversee work performed by vendors and outside contractors
Answer resident inquiries regarding work orders and tasks completed by team

Administrative and Other 10%

Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies
Obtain bids and negotiate prices with vendors and contractors as directed
Adheres to all company policies & procedures paying attention to health and safety procedures
Comply with all company safety standards, OSHA, and Fair Housing regulations
Complete timesheets and other business forms and submit to the community manager as needed
Returns tools and unused maintenance supplies to the maintenance shop at the end of each day
Order new equipment as needed and/or have equipment repaired
Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSMinimum Required Education and Skills

High School Diploma or GED required
3-4+ years of related maintenance experience and/or training
Heat Pump Experience
HVAC certification, or the ability to receive your certification within 1 year of employment
High level of skill in the following areas:
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Pools
- Carpentry
- Dry Wall
- Exterior structure
- Appliance
Strong knowledge of current repair and maintenance techniques and procedures
Excellent knowledge and skill in the safe use of maintenance of hand tools, power tools and measuring devices
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work well with others
Superior time management and organizational skills
Must be willing to travel and assist at other Ashford Communities as needed
Must be willing to respond to after hour emergencies and work a non-traditional work schedule at times based on business needs
Valid driver’s license
Heat pump experience

Preferred Education and Skills

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school.
CPO Certification (as needed)
Management / Team lead experience
Knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Average salary estimate

$52500 / YEARLY (est.)

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$45000K

$60000K

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What You Should Know About Lead Maintenance Technician Bilingual| Houston, Texas 77072, Ashford Communities

Join the amazing team at Ashford Communities as a Bilingual Lead Maintenance Technician in Houston, Texas! If you have a passion for ensuring a community’s maintenance runs smoothly while working in a fun and supportive environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. At Ashford Communities, our culture is all about teamwork, trust, and incredible customer care. As the Lead Maintenance Technician, you’ll be overseeing the maintenance operations of our properties while motivating and leading your maintenance team to success. This is a hands-on role where you’ll get to ensure everything runs like a well-oiled machine, from performing general repairs to coordinating make-ready apartments for new residents. You will also play a pivotal role in training your team, managing vendor contracts, and collaborating closely with the Community Manager on daily tasks. We value your contributions and believe in recognizing and rewarding hard work; there are real opportunities for career growth here! Plus, being bilingual in English and Spanish is a huge asset in our diverse community. Ready to lead and make a difference in your local area? Apply today and become part of one of the fastest-growing owner-managed multifamily teams in Houston!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Lead Maintenance Technician Bilingual| Houston, Texas 77072 Role at Ashford Communities

What are the main responsibilities of the Bilingual Lead Maintenance Technician at Ashford Communities?

As a Bilingual Lead Maintenance Technician at Ashford Communities, your primary responsibilities include overseeing maintenance operations, performing various repairs like plumbing and HVAC, and managing the maintenance team. You will also be responsible for keeping the property in excellent condition, coordinating make-ready apartments, and ensuring high standards of customer service.