Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Vision

At Prospect Property Management and Maintenance LLC, we transform communities one property at a time. We are dedicated to providing high-quality property management and maintenance services throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley and surrounding Eastern Pennsylvania communities .

Our mission is to improve the quality of housing in the neighborhoods we serve by maintaining safe, functional, and well-maintained homes for our residents.

As a member of our maintenance leadership team, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our properties while managing a small team of technicians. This is a hands-on leadership role where your expertise, organization, and proactive approach directly impact the resident experience and the success of our properties.

We are a team that believes in:

• Relentless pursuit of excellence
• Taking full ownership of our work
• Solving problems proactively
• Investing in our communities

We value grit, integrity, and accountability , and we are committed to building a team of professionals who take pride in their work and the impact they make.

• Guiding/Training maintenance technicians and vendors to complete work orders, turnovers, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Conduct unit inspections , both pre- and post-move-out, ensuring turnovers are completed on time (~2-week expected turnaround).
• Perform hands-on maintenance including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, painting, doors/windows, and minor property upkeep tasks.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely completion of routine inspections.
• Track and document all work in AppFolio and other systems : attach receipts, update work orders, maintain maintenance logs.
• Communicate professionally with residents, contractors, inspectors, and property management staff.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, order materials as needed, and keep equipment organized.
• Support property improvements and coordinate special projects as assigned.

• 75%+ of unit turnovers completed within expected timeline
• 80%+ of maintenance work orders completed on time
• 90%+ of preventive maintenance inspections completed on schedule
• High resident satisfaction through prompt, professional service
• Efficient, organized management of technicians, vendors, and workflow

Requirements

• Experienced: 2+ years in maintenance or a related field, including hands-on technical skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, and painting.
• Leader: Able to supervise and coordinate technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Organized & Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using CMMS (AppFolio preferred), documenting tasks, and managing schedules.
• Reliable & Proactive: Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Professional & Calm: Even-tempered with residents and colleagues, strong communication skills, solutions-oriented.
• Licensed & Equipped: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and personal tools for on-site tasks.

Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to travel locally between properties in the Allentown area
• Personal tools required to perform maintenance tasks
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with management
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends if urgent issues arise

Benefits

Salary:
$30-$35/hr

Performance Bonus:
Up to 10% annual bonus based on maintenance performance metrics

This is a full-time W-2 position with benefits offered.

Employees are paid biweekly .

Typical schedule:

Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Occasional evenings or weekends may be required for urgent maintenance issues or property needs.

• Based out of the Allentown office
• Most properties located within the Allentown area
• Combination of field work, maintenance tasks, and operational coordination

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading maintenance operations, solving property problems, and maintaining high-quality housing for residents .

If you take pride in your work, enjoy managing projects and people, and want to make a real impact in the communities we serve, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and complete the following job fit assessment as part of next steps:
-Assessment