Lead Maintenance

**Build Your Career with a Team That Treats Every Property Like Its Own** At Barge Properties, we believe great property management starts with great people. Headquartered in Central Texas, Barge Properties is a full-service real estate management company specializing in multifamily housing and self-storage communities. Our team partners closely with property owners to streamline operations, improve performance, and maximize long-term property value. **Our mission goes beyond managing buildings.** We focus on creating thriving communities for residents and strong returns for investors while **building rewarding careers for the professionals who make it all possible.** Our company manages thousands of units across Texas and has built a reputation for operational expertise, strategic investment insight, and a hands-on leadership approach. **At Barge Properties, every team member plays a role in delivering exceptional service and driving results.** **Why Talented Professionals Choose Barge Properties** - **Ownership Mindset:** We empower our team members to think like owners. Your ideas and decisions directly impact the success of our communities. - **Real Impact:** Every person's work contributes to the growth of communities across Texas. - **Experienced Leadership:** Our team includes industry professionals with decades of property management expertise who are passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of leaders. **BENFITS OFFERED** - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Life & AD&D - Paid Vacation Time - Paid Sick Time - 401(k) Retirement Plans - 401(k) Employer Matching - Paid Holidays - Career Development & Mobility Opportunities **ABOUT THE ROLE** We are seeking a dependable and experienced **Lead Maintenance Technician** to oversee daily maintenance operations and ensure our community remains safe, functional, and well maintained. This role is responsible for performing hands-on maintenance while also helping coordinate preventative maintenance efforts, responding to resident service requests, and ensuring apartments are move-in ready. **The ideal candidate for the Lead Maintenance Technician** role brings strong technical knowledge across building systems, a proactive approach to preventative maintenance, and the leadership skills needed to help keep operations running smoothly. **WHAT YOU’LL DO:** - Oversee daily maintenance operations and support the overall upkeep of the property. - Perform preventative and routine maintenance on HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, and building structures. - Diagnose and resolve maintenance issues efficiently to minimize downtime and disruption. - The only maintenance person on site-handling trash outs and make ready. - Respond promptly to resident maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution. - Maintain compliance with all safety procedures, building codes, and regulatory requirements. - Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule to reduce future repairs and extend equipment life. - Assist with unit turns, ensuring apartments are cleaned, repaired, and move-in ready on schedule. - Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and documentation using maintenance management systems when applicable. **WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:** - Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and general building maintenance. - **EPA and HVAC certification required.** - Proven ability to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues quickly and effectively. - Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. - Experience using maintenance management software is a plus. - Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. - Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and move throughout the property for extended periods of time. - Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally more with assistance. - Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights. - Demonstrated ability to use hand…