About this role
Property Maintenance Lead Location: Towers at Crooked Creek, Indianapolis, IN Pay Rate: $28.00 per hour Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Join Our Mission-Driven Team
Are you an experienced maintenance professional with strong leadership skills and a background in building or property maintenance? RHF is seeking a Property Maintenance Lead at Towers at Crooked Creek, a 157-unit senior residential community in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This position oversees daily maintenance operations, leads maintenance staff, and ensures the property's buildings, systems, and grounds are safe, functional, and well-maintained. The ideal candidate has experience supporting senior and affordable housing communities, understands regulatory and safety requirements, and takes pride in providing dependable maintenance services.
What You'll Do
• Leadership & Supervision: Lead, train, and support maintenance technicians while coordinating daily assignments and ensuring quality work.
• Building Maintenance & Repairs: Oversee maintenance and repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, structural components, and other building systems.
• Preventative Maintenance: Develop and carry out preventative maintenance schedules to maintain equipment, reduce repair costs, and minimize service interruptions.
• Compliance & Safety: Support property compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements. Conduct inspections and maintain familiarity with REAC/NSPIRE standards, ADA requirements, and health and safety practices.
• Team & Property Coordination: Work closely with property management, residents, vendors, and other RHF departments to address maintenance needs and support property operations.
• Budget & Inventory Management: Monitor maintenance expenses, coordinate purchasing, manage supplies, and work with vendors to support cost-effective operations.
• Emergency Response: Coordinate and respond to maintenance emergencies, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, safety documentation, and inventory records.
Qualifications
• 4–6 years of building or property maintenance experience, including at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Previous experience in senior housing, affordable housing, or multifamily housing preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Familiarity with REAC/NSPIRE inspections, ADA requirements, and applicable health and safety standards preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as EPA, HVAC, or OSHA required.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and lead a maintenance team.
• Must be available for on-call responsibilities, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform physical maintenance tasks.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work in various areas of the property.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At RHF, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with more than 60 years of experience providing affordable housing and services that help people thrive. We believe our employees are essential to that mission and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.
We Offer:
• Health, dental, and vision per plan documents
• Nine paid holidays and one personal paid holiday each year
• New hires are eligible for up to 80 hours of paid vacation each year
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Hired applicant will be able to participate in the Incentive compensation program
• Employee assistance and more
• Basic group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. RHF prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Apply today and be part of a great team!