Full-Time
Lead Facilities Technician
Posted on 11/19/2025
Morguard
1,001-5,000 employees
Fully integrated real estate management company
No salary listed
North Bethesda, MD, USA
In Person
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- Five (5+) years of HOA Facilities Maintenance and/or Commercial Property Maintenance experience, with a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.
- HOA, mixed-use, or commercial facilities management experience is required.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local Fair Housing laws.
- Strong mechanical knowledge in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, Fire Life Safety Systems, Elevators, and other construction trades is required.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is necessary.
- Plan, implement and organize all aspects of facilities and maintenance operations with The Square, HOA, and Commercial retail assets.
- Assist with capital projects, budget preparation, and execution in support of the General Manager, Commercial Leasing, Construction, and Maintenance teams.
- Develop and monitor preventative maintenance schedules on all shared mechanical systems (HVAC, generator, fire and life safety, elevators, escalators, public garages etc.).
- Ensure all required inspections and compliance activities for shared systems are completed on time. (I.E.: HVAC, generators, fire/life safety, elevators, lighting etc.)
- Coordinate, assign, and complete work orders; assist retail leasing with vacant spaces; and oversee property readiness.
- Coordinate, assign, and complete work orders, perform preventative maintenance, assist retail leasing with vacant commercial spaces, and perform other assigned responsibilities for the HOA and Commercial tenants.
- Ensure maintenance work orders are entered into and completed for the HOA and Commercial tenants.
- Conduct routine and ongoing vacant unit and common area walks to ensure systems and spaces are in proper condition while ensuring alignment of building systems.
- Lead procurement for HOA and Commercial projects, including scopes development, contractor qualification, bid analysis, and award recommendation, alignment with locating qualified contractors, analyzing received bids, and recommending bid award in conjunctions with Morguard’s Procurement standards.
- Manage maintenance supplies inventory and ordering, collaborating with Procurement Specialist-Mixed to ensure accurate allocation to the responsible entities
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors on service agreements, verify insurance compliance, and support vendor setup and processing in partnership with the General Manager-Mixed Use.
- Oversee vendor work performance on all shared mechanical systems, collaborating with the General Manager and National Director/Associate Director of Maintenance Services to ensure all systems are on annual maintenance programs, and all required compliance inspections are completed and performed prior to due date.
- Support the General Manager in verifying that all building licenses, certificates, and inspection programs are current, including scheduling and coordinating required repairs.
- Coordinate with finance personnel to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, service contracts, and equipment/supply inventories.
- Act as the lead maintenance professional for the HOA and Retail Leaseholders to increase stakeholder satisfaction.
- Follow up on work orders and new tenant leasing activity, and ensure communication regarding maintenance projects, alarm testing, utility shut offs, etc.
- Participate in weekly meetings with the General Manager, Mixed Use, District Manager, and Residential Lead Maintenance Technician, providing updated reports on upcoming relevant projects, testing requirements, shut-offs, work order issues, etc. to ensure all stakeholders are informed of relevant information.
- Coordinate with Property Coordinator – Mixed Use on any retail and HOA billbacks.
- Ensure the property follows all company guidelines per safety, policies and procedures, procurement, and other company-wide policies.
- Monitor and assist with various HOA and Commercial initiatives, including environmental incidents, asset tracking logs, code compliance, procurement assistance, vendor management, and other initiatives as assigned.
- Experience in Yardi Voyager and Entrata is preferred.
- Core Competencies: Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Core Competencies: Good quantitative analysis skills.
- Core Competencies: Good organizational skills.
- Core Competencies: Strong analytical skills.
- Core Competencies: Strong attention to detail.
Morguard is a fully integrated real estate company that owns, develops, and manages a wide portfolio of properties across North America, including residential, commercial, office, and industrial assets. Its operations cover the full lifecycle of real estate investments, combining ownership, asset management, and property management within a single platform, and it has historically used strategic restructurings and spin-offs (such as the Morguard North American Residential REIT) to focus on specific sectors. What sets Morguard apart is its long, continuous evolution into an integrated real estate platform with a diversified, multi-sector portfolio and a track record of adapting to market changes. The company's goal is to grow and optimize its extensive asset base while expanding its footprint across North America, delivering value through managed and owned properties.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mississauga, Canada
Founded
1905
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Multi-suite residential now generates 50% of Morguard's NOI.
- CMHC-insured refinancing lowered apartment debt costs and extended maturities into 2026.
- Smart Building Living Labs can commercialize AI, robotics, and energy-saving technologies.
What critics are saying
- Residential exposure leaves Morguard vulnerable to rent controls and affordability pressure.
- Office weakness reduces property income and third-party management fees simultaneously.
- REIT valuations and financing flexibility suffer if capital markets reprice the sector downward.
What makes Morguard unique
- K. Rai Sahi transformed Acklands into Morguard through acquisitions and a 2002 rebrand.
- Morguard is fully integrated across ownership, management, and advisory services.
- Its $18.7 billion portfolio spans 156 North American properties across five asset classes.
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