Windham, Maine
Maintenance Team Lead Job Opening in Windham, Maine - Company Overview:
Founded in 1972, Avesta Housing has grown to become one of the country?s most innovative and respected leaders in affordable housing. Our current portfolio of over 2,200 apartments spans Southern Maine and into Southern New Hampshire, with an average of four new properties being added each year. In addition to development and property management, Avesta owns and operates two assisted living facilities and a home ownership center.
Avesta Housing is one of the largest nonprofit developers of affordable housing in New England. Avesta receives consistently high marks from its many state, federal and private-sector partners, and is recognized nationally for groundbreaking work in bringing together nonprofit, for-profit, private and public-sector organizations for the benefit of Maine communities. We strive for energy efficiency, combined with quality, comfort, and safety at all of our properties.
What we?re looking for:
Avesta Housing is seeking a dynamic leader to fill our need for a Maintenance Technician ? Team Lead, who will provide and manage general maintenance services within a specific geographic region of affordable housing properties, in addition to providing senior-level support and training for a staff of Maintenance Technicians. Successful Team Leads are typically self-motivated, articulate, and well-versed in supervising a team of maintenance technicians and/or contractors in a housing setting.
Responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):
* Manage, delegate and provide routine, emergency and preventative building repair and maintenance including but not limited to painting, electrical, plumbing and general repairs.
* Provide senior level support to maintenance technicians.
* Coordinate and oversee all outside contractors.
* Maintain active involvement in property finances, including participation in annual budget process, ensuring monthly property expenses are within budgets, and reviewing of monthly financial reports.
Requirements:
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work well as a team, suggest process improvements, and see ideas through implementation
* Prior experience in maintaining multifamily and/or affordable housing, as well as working with affordable housing regulatory agencies, is recommended
* Prior supervisory experience and a proven ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgment
* Strong desire to learn and understand complex rules and regulations
* Ability to interpret situations and nuances
* Extensive background in building maintenance
* Understanding of general accounting principles
* Strong time management skills
* Proficiency with MS Office products and good technology skills
* Experience working with disadvantaged populations is a plus
Location:
This position will be based in Windham with frequent travel to other properties.
Benefits:
Excellent benefit package including employer paid health, dental, 401(k) with immediate vested match, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, life, long and short term disability, paid holidays, generous earned time and wellness benefits. Excellent working environment.
How to Apply:
If you would like to help Avesta further our mission with this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume by using the link below, or by going to: ?client=avesta&jobId=43269
Job Type: Full-time
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