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title: Lead Maintenance Technician
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| **Company** | baldwinrealestatecorp.com |
| **Location** | Ithaca, NY |
| **Salary** | $20/hr - $25/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 22, 2026 |
## Description

**Job Overview**

- **Job Title**: Lead Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Supervisor
- **Compensation**: $23.00 per hour
- **Status**: Full-time (40 hours/week)
- **Reports To**: Community Manager and/or Maintenance Director
- **Locations**: Multiple Site Offices in Ithaca, NY (42 units); Watkins Glen, NY (32 units); Horseheads, NY (24 units)

**Job Summary** Responsible for coordinating and executing day-to-day operations to maintain the physical condition of a 98-unit multi-site property portfolio and ensuring the timely completion of vacant apartments. Ensure the quality, safety, and curb appeal of the property, staff, and residents. Maintain a positive customer service attitude by being professional, respectful, and responsive to vendors, staff, and residents. Coordinate, be available, and ensure proper response for maintenance emergencies outside of business hours. **Key Responsibilities**

- **Leadership & Scheduling**: Schedule and provide on-call maintenance on a rotational basis and carry a cell phone as required for on-call maintenance.
- **Operations Management**: Schedule, coordinate, monitor, and perform timely and effective completion of routine resident service requests, preventative maintenance, emergency maintenance, capital improvement projects, and tool and equipment maintenance.
- **Vendor & Project Supervision**: Supervise daily activities performed by vendors and contractors.
- **Coverage Planning**: Augment duties due to vacations, illness, etc., and provide for effective coverage of all job responsibilities when absent from the property.
- **Property Inspections**: Physically walk and inspect the property daily to monitor the appearance and cleanliness of the property, exterior lighting, building conditions, trash rooms, and document and correct any concerns or issues.
- **Data & Software Tracking**: Prioritize and perform service requests, document issue and resolution for completed tasks, and update maintenance request status in the property management software program.
- **Technical Repairs**: Perform required maintenance and/or repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, electrical, appliances, painting, drywall, HVAC, and fire and security systems.
- **Turnover Coordination**: Schedule, coordinate, monitor, and perform the physical work required to turn and prepare vacant units for new residents.

**Job Specifications (Requirements)**

- **Experience**: Minimum 2 to 3 years of hands-on apartment or residential maintenance experience.
- **Technical Skills**: Solid, practical knowledge of general plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, and drywall patching.
- **Travel & License**: Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle required to travel between the Ithaca, Watkins Glen, and Horseheads properties.
- **Availability**: Willingness to participate in a rotating evening and weekend on-call schedule for maintenance emergencies.
- **Tools & Tech**: Must own basic hand tools and possess the ability to use a smartphone to track daily work orders. (monthly cell phone allowance provided)
- **Physical Ability**: Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and working outdoors in changing weather conditions.
- **Communication**: Ability to speak professionally with residents and follow directions from management.

**Applicant Must:**

- **Pass Screening**: Pass a comprehensive criminal background check and reference verification prior to hire.
- **Provide Transport**: Maintain a reliable personal vehicle to commute independently between the three designated property sites.
- **Be Responsive**: Respond to emergency on-call pages within 30 minutes when serving on the rotational schedule.
- **Work Independently**: Demonstrate the ability to self-manage daily work orders across different location without constant direct supervision.
- **Maintain Professionalism**: Display excellent customer service and respect resident privacy while working inside occupied apartments.
## Skills

- Equipment Maintenance
- HVAC
- Cleanliness
- Operations Management
- Appliance Repair
- Supervision
- Property Maintenance
- Planning
- Hand Tools
- Capital Improvements
- Drywall Repair
- Coordinating
- Human Resources
- Leadership
- Property Inspector
- Maintenance
- Drywall Installation
- On-Call Coverage
- Communication
- Customer Service
## Benefits

- Mobile Plans/Devices

## How to Apply

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