Maintenance Lead - Springfield OR

Description

The Maintenance Lead is an advanced maintenance position responsible for independently managing the day-today maintenance operations across multiple work site locations. This role is ideal for someone who is confident working independently, capable of managing day-to-day maintenance needs, and ready to take on operational skills assigned to a Maintenance Supervisor. The maintenance lead must plan, prioritize, and coordinate work orders, unit turns, and all vendor projects. This position will be responsible for supporting multiple sites and will be expected to take ownership of all maintenance projects.

This position will not have direct supervisory responsibility for employees; however, the Maintenance Lead is expected to demonstrate leadership through technical expertise, ownership of maintenance operations, sound judgment, organization, effective communication, professional interactions, and coordination of maintenance activities.

Benefits/The Good Stuff

• Wage: $24-$25 per hour, DOE. Eligible for bonuses
• Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 9am to 5pm (must be available for afterhours calls)
• Hours per week: 40
• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for Employees
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employer Matched 401(K)
• PTO Plan, and Holidays
• Generous parental leave and family medical leave
• $75 Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Free Parking
• Community involvement
• Happy hours and team events
• Professional development

At Blanton Turner, we believe great results begin with hiring the very best professionals. Recently recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by the Puget Sound Business Journal , BT manages a vibrant portfolio of residential and commercial properties throughout the Pacific Northwest. We pride ourselves on being a team of “Fun People” who thrive on executing big ideas and creating remarkable experiences. What does it mean to be a Fun Person? It’s all about empowering individuals to change the game and bring their authentic selves to work. We also ensure our team members are well-supported with 100% employer-paid health premiums and an employer matched 401k program, allowing everyone to live their best lives. At Blanton Turner, you’ll find a community that values uniqueness, fosters meaningful connections, and is committed to making work both enjoyable and impactful.

30-60-90 Day Expectations

First 30 Days: Learning the Basics and Building Trust

Primary Focus: Understand the property, get familiar with BT processes, and begin managing routine work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete onboarding and safety training

• Shadow other BT maintenance staff on unit turns, vendor calls, and supply processes

• Learn how to access and update maintenance logs and digital systems

• Review the supply room, identify what is available and what is missing

• Complete basic work orders including painting, lighting, lock changes, plumbing fixtures, and appliances

• Conduct property walks and start to recognize routine maintenance needs

• Learn the expectations for how quickly to close out work orders and how to communicate updates to the

PM and Maintenance Supervisor

Success Indicators:

• Work orders are completed on time and documented

• Communication with PM and Maintenance Supervisor is consistent and professional

• Familiarity with basic vendor list and supply order process

• Unit turns are completed on time with minimal coaching

Day 31 to Day 60: Expanding Responsibilities and Independence

Primary Focus: Begin managing daily operations more independently and learn how to handle common scenarios that require decision-making or escalation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Begin scheduling routine vendors (such as pest control or appliance repair)

• Start tracking and restocking commonly used supplies

• Submit reorder requests in advance based on upcoming unit turns

• Begin identifying when to escalate issues that are outside your scope

• Learn how to fill out incident reports and understand what types of issues require them

• Continue working with PM and Maintenance Supervisor to plan unit turn timelines and communicate

delays or damage

Success Indicators:

• Supplies are ordered proactively without running short

• Vendors are scheduled without delay or last-minute requests

• Incident reports are submitted when appropriate and filled out correctly

• Turns and work orders are handled with limited input from PM and Maintenance Supervisor

Day 61 to Day 90: Operating Like a Lead

Primary Focus: Take ownership of the full maintenance process, including planning, communicating timelines, and managing vendors with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and execute full unit turns

• Maintain a running supply list and submit orders with enough lead time

• Track completed and upcoming maintenance using the property’s work order system

• Begin assisting with vendor bid requests for one-time repairs or services

• Work with the PM and Maintenance Supervisor to forecast capital repair needs and help gather info for

budgeting

• Respond promptly to any resident concerns or maintenance issues and close them out in the system

Success Indicators:

• You are the go-to contact for daily maintenance operations

• Vendors and supplies are coordinated without delays

• PM and Maintenance Supervisor have become confident in your decision-making

• The property is running smoothly, and residents are satisfied with maintenance response

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3+ years lead maintenance experience or equivalent training is required

• Proven success owning all maintenance projects, vendor coordination

• Must be comfortable working independently

• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Certified Pool Operator Certification preferred

• Familiarity with Oregon tenant laws is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable standing for two hours at a time while work is performed
• Able to stand on varying surfaces such as carpeting, linoleum, tile, concrete, gravel, dirt, and grass for multiple hours throughout the day
• Standing is intermittent with walking
• Lifting/Carry 10 to 50 pounds - when lifting various supplies or equipment.
• Assistance is available in moving furniture that weighs over 50 pounds
• Push & Pull Occasional pushing and pulling when moving furniture. Carts may be available for moving heavier equipment.
• Able to climb stairs and occasionally climb ladders when cleaning gutters, painting or performing other job duties.
• Bend/Stoop: Frequent bending occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.
• Crouch: Occasional crouching occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.
• Twist: Occasional twisting may occur when performing carpentry work.
• Kneel: Occasional kneeling occurs when repairing pipes under sinks, installing wall outlets, painting, etc.
• Crawl: Rare crawling will occur to use crawl space to check facility pipes, and wiring
• Environmental Factors: May be some whole-body vibration when operating heavy equipment. May be subject to changes in temperature when outdoors and when going from indoors to outdoors. 80% of the position is performed indoors and 20% is performed outdoors. Exposure to paint, paint thinner, wallpaper glue as related to commercial and residential property management