LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Schostak Brothers & Company, Inc. is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician for the Lofts of Merchants Row -- Detroit's premier loft apartments featuring amenities not offered anywhere else in the city. These apartments are high above the heart of a city that is transforming daily.

Schostak currently operates commercial properties in 24 states as a full-service real estate development, management, leasing and consulting company. Schostak Brothers and Company (SBCI) offers a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, vacation, personal and sick time off.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Some key responsibilities are listed below; click here to download a complete list of responsibilities and additional requirements:

Directly Lead the Maintenance Technicians and Housekeeper staff
Adhere to policies and procedures for the daily, weekly, monthly semi-annual and annual maintenance of the facilities systems and properties in order to eliminate or minimize major equipment breakdowns, failures and / or interruption of the property operations.
Monitor usage of supplies for facilities maintenance, Control inventory, oversee work order status throughout the work week.
As directed, schedules and supervises contracted services (H.V.A.C., electrical, plumbing, elevators, boilers, snow removal and parking structure maintenance, etc.), to ensure quality and full compliance of contract agreements.
Maintains supplies and equipment inventory and service / repair logs on a monthly basis.
Communicates emergency situations at the properties and makes recommendations regarding solutions to the Facilities Manager or General Manager as they occur.
Meets with the Facilities Director and General Manager on a regular basis, at lease weekly, to review and evaluate the status of projects and procedures.
Provides a variety of minor maintenance services within 24 hours of request by tenants, i.e., replace lights, repair leaky faucets, clear drains, make heating and cooling adjustments.
Facilitates tenants’ move-in and move-out activity.
Maintains emergency contacts of key contractors.
Maintains safety procedures to protect staff employees, tenants and visitors and eliminate or minimize liability.
Maintains positive relationships with tenants, suppliers, contractors, vendors and regulatory agencies and the other staff members of the Lofts of Merchants Row.