Maintenance Lead

StuartCo, founded in 1970, represents a diverse array of market-rate and affordable apartment and townhome options in popular urban and suburban locations. We also offer student housing and senior housing campuses.

StuartCo is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. If you're excited about this role but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We review all applications.

The Lakes Residences , located in Minneapolis, MN is looking to hire a full-time Maintenance Lead to join their team. As a Maintenance Lead you will strive to assure resident satisfaction, convenience, and safety through the regular upkeep of the property/community which includes property preventive maintenance, repair, replacement, and inspection on a timely basis.

Working Hours: Typically, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Property office hours may vary from property to property. On-call rotation is one week every four weeks.

Benefits: Health, Flexible Spending Account, Dental, Vision, Life, ADD, LTD, STD, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, ID Theft, Pet Insurance, and 401(K).

9 Paid Holidays

Generous PTO accruals

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform property maintenance or repairs as needed or requested by residents and/or property management staff. Property maintenance or repair duties may include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, keys and locks, appliances, lighting systems, carpentry, etc.


• Perform duties to turn apartment; ensure that move-in standards are met.


• Perform preventive maintenance according to established guidelines and schedules.


• Perform exterior maintenance including roof, parking lot, and pool/recreation area maintenance, etc. (if applicable).


• Perform grounds care including snow removal, trash pick-up, etc.


• Maintain adequate maintenance supply inventory. Responsible for selecting and ordering supplies, and monitoring the maintenance supply budget.


• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise the work of outside vendors.


• Maintain compliance and coordination with local, state, property, and Company safety regulations. Coordinate with police, fire, and utility inspectors.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with community cleaning as requested or required.


• Complete routine paperwork such as boiler and sidewalk logs, etc. as required.


• Attend staff meetings and quarterly maintenance trainings as required.


• Maintain and safeguard confidential information.


• Maintain a high level of customer service.


• Remain flexible, receptive, and adaptive to change.


• Understand and apply basic principles of good housekeeping and safety.


• Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Job Standards

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• 4+ years of maintenance experience preferred.


• Special Engineers License preferred.


• Certified Pool Operators (CPO) certification is preferred.


• EPA Refrigerant Handling, Refrigerant Recovery, and Handling certification preferred.


• Ability to work from drawings, verbal instructions, or sketches.


• Ability to maintain confidential information.


• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, owners, managers, other staff members, vendors, and the general public.


• Follow and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.


• Must possess a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, access to a vehicle, and the state-mandated level of auto insurance.


• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

StuartCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

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