The Wentwood Companies hiring Lead Maintenance in Mesquite, Texas, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Job Details

DescriptionWestlake Housing is seeking an experienced Lead for our Maintenance team located in Mesquite, TX. HVAC certified required.

ResponsibilitiesResident Service

• Performs maintenance tasks personally or delegates to assistants. Oversees and occasionally inspects work performed by assistants.
• Institutes and manages system for handling resident work orders. Corrects situations within 24 hours when possible.
• Schedules maintenance personnel in conjunction with the Property Manager so that maintenance is available for emergency purposes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Preventive Maintenance/Safety

• Conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings with entire staff. Maintains and communicates HAZCOM standards, keeps MSDS sheets current and readily accessible.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing property storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants.
• Must be aware of the condition of physical property throughout the property and immediately correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
• Maintains accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make-ready status, and work-in-progress.
• Schedules and performs minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
• Indoctrinates and assists in development of all subordinate maintenance staff. Instills a "safety first" attitude, not only with the Assistant Maintenance position, but with the entire maintenance staff.
• Instructs staff on proper use and guidelines for wearing safety items.

General

• Diagnoses and performs minor and routine maintenance/repair involving the following on a daily basis.
• Electrical and plumbing (including water lines).
• A/C and heating systems.
• Appliances (when applicable).
• Water irrigation systems.
• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings.
• Tile, carpet, flooring.
• Roofing, gutters, fasteners.
• Interior/exterior lights.
• Fireplaces, ceiling fans.
• Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable).
• Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors.
• Boiler, gas and electric.
• Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks.
• Security systems (where applicable).
• Ceiling leaks.
• Pool areas, tile, Jacuzzi, pool furniture.
• Ensures that all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Reports all major repairs and requisitions to the Property Manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
• Changes locks and makes keys.
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circ*mstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
• Maintains adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials to handle most common repairs and situations.
• Identifies all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts and prepares maps indicating same.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circ*mstances warrant.

Requirements

• Position requires at least 3 years’ experience in property maintenance or equivalent field.
• HVAC certified is required.

Equipment Requirement: Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate. Work Hours: 40 hours per week. Weekends as circ*mstances warrant. On-call, on a rotating basis, and for emergencies. Salary range: $26-$29/hour. Benefits offered, generous PTO, 4% 401k match with 100% vesting on day 1.