Lead Maintenance Technician in Williamsburg, Virginia at The Laramar Group LLC

COME GROW WITH US! Laramar was founded in 1989. 30+ years later, we're a vertically integrated investment and property management corporation. From humble beginnings to nationally recognized, we haven’t forgotten the basic reason for our success: our people and the relationships they nurture. We're experts at Elevating Everyday Living.

OPPORTUNITY IS EVERYWHERE. At Laramar, you’re part of something special. Something unique. Our core values are our DNA, and it’s up to each one of us to bring that to life. We Own It. Most importantly, we stay true to it. We Make It Better Together.

WE CARE ABOUT OUR PEOPLE. And that is reflected in our commitment to providing excellent benefits including: zero-dollar healthcare plan option, flexible hours & PTO, company-paid life insurance along with paid short- and long-term disability insurance, 14 paid holidays (including your birthday!), Sundays off, and a 401k with company match.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the main point of contact between supervisory, management, tenants, and the maintenance team.
• Demonstrate an ability to lead and perform all aspects of the maintenance team at a high level.
• Always demonstrate quality customer service.
• Work alone and or in a team with professionalism and efficiency.
• Respond to problems and find solutions to any repairs needed in on the premises including: installation of appliances, HVAC, electrical, and others in a timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA standards as well as the company's safety and hazard communications programs, policies, and procedures.
• Work with Maintenance Manager/ supervisor to ensure a clean work station, follow budget guidelines, maintain preventative maintenance, and complete all assigned tasks up to company standards.
• Work with the service team to ensure the premises is presentable and safe for operations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and work ethic to help keep the atmosphere friendly and productive.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• 1year Maintenance Technician experience is preferred
• Management or leadership experience preferred.
• Able to read, write, and perform basic mathematics without assistance.
• Previous Maintenance Technician experience is preferred.
• Able to lift over 50 lbs consistently throughout an 8-12hour work day.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid non-expired drivers license.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, small vehicle, and structural maintenance including but not limited to:
• Drainage pipes
• Gutters
• Sidewalk repair
• Fountain repair
• Basic to advanced plumbing
• Basic to advanced electrical
• Wallpapers and painting
• Ability to work any day of the week, 52 weeks a year, overtime if necessary.
• Ability to travel to additional safety or instructional courses off the premises.
• Remain on call after hours if necessary.
• Must have reliable transportation

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Embodies Laramar Core Values
• Excellent oral and written communicator
• Positive attitude, organization with strong attention to detail required
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and Company goals

SUPERVISORY EXPECTATIONS:

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

PERKS OF THE JOB:

• 14 paid holidays (including your birthday!):
• Sundays off
• Paid 401k match
• Zero-dollar healthcare plan option
• Flexible hours & PTO
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability insurance

Physical Demands and Work Environment: (The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time.)

• The work environment is the typical commercial property management environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others. Must be able to drive to sites or meetings with staff, clients, and vendors.
• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.