Lead Maintenance Technician (Fort Drum)
About the Opportunity
WinnCompanies is looking for a Lead Maintenance Technician to join our military housing team at Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes located in Fort Drum, NY. In this role, you will provide quality control functions, assist in coordination of subcontracted activities and assist with training and coaching of maintenance staff. You will be responsible to perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds and parking lots. You will also perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary systems and equipment.
Please note that the pay range for this position is $25.35 - $27.88 per hour, depending on experience.
In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license / ID is required in order to access the federal facility.
Responsibilities:
Respond to service calls, complete COM work and other property maintenance requirements
Provide maintenance of property such as cleaning, painting, interior/exterior decorating and maintenance, lawn maintenance, debris removal, plumbing, electrical work, smoke detector maintenance, repair or replacement of lights, roof, heating/air systems maintenance, appliance repairs, etc.
Transport, install and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other electrical and gas appliances
On-call emergency repairs and completes repairs as directed by immediate supervisor or other organization management representatives
Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks; stack materials for storage or binning; collect refuse and salvageable materials
Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites
Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames
Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level grounds using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers
Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood. Remove damaged drywall
Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean roof tops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris. Ensure work-site clean up
Resolution of any maintenance related issues with residents concerning maintenance department and condition of the home. Elevate issue up to supervisor as needed. Must be able to handle issues of a more sensitive nature requiring a higher level of customer service skills
Perform quality control functions for other team members’ work or subcontracted work
May be responsible for duties of Maintenance Technicians, Service Order Coordinator, and other Field Supervisors in their absence or as required
Inspect vehicles and equipment daily assigned to the team
May coordinate and schedule contracted work activities
May be responsible for training and coaching maintenance staff
May be responsible for updating property management database and for pulling reports including open work orders
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Vocational or Technical training in Maintenance related field
3 - 5 years work related experience
Must have a valid driver's license and meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy
Basic familiarity with computers
Must demonstrate basic competency in carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades
Associate’s degree in field of study
Preferred License/Certification: EPA, Electric, Appliance or Gen Contractor
In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license / ID is required in order to access the federal facility.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associated degree in HVAC, Carpentry or Electrical work