Lead Maintenance Technician, Emergency Shelter

Job overview

The Lead Maintenance Technician, Emergency Shelter role is onsite in Rockville, MD, with compensation of $70,000–$80,000 per year. The position maintains Nebel Street Emergency Shelter, a 24-hour shelter serving single men, in coordination with shelter leadership and County representatives. The technician leads and performs hands-on preventive, corrective, routine, and emergency maintenance to keep the facility safe, clean, and functional. The role also coordinates work orders, vendors, and contracted cleaning services while respecting client privacy and dignity.

What you'll do

• Prioritize, assign, track, and follow up on work orders
• perform routine, preventive, corrective, and emergency repairs
• maintain records and preventive maintenance schedules
• inspect facilities and identify hazards
• manage tools and supply inventory
• coordinate licensed contractors and vendors
• serve as primary maintenance contact and be on call for evening, weekend, and holiday emergencies
• repair approved plumbing, electrical, lighting, doors, locks, walls, flooring, appliances, and basic heating and cooling issues
• oversee contracted cleaning schedules, inspections, supplies, and quality
• follow safety, fire, OSHA, licensing, and permit requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead maintenance technician

the montgomery county coalition

rockville md

onsite

$70k–$80k/year

emergency shelter

facility maintenance

work orders

preventive maintenance

cleaning team oversight

vendor coordination

on-call emergencies

client dignity

osha and fire safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role is hands-on and includes on-call evening, weekend, and holiday emergency response. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of maintenance, facilities, building operations, or property management experience.

About the employer

The Montgomery County Coalition is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.