Gaines Investment Trust

Lead Maintenance Technician - Prairie Commons Apartments

Gaines Investment Trust  •  $24/hr  •  Lawrence, KS (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Position: Lead Maintenance Technician
Prairie Commons Apartments (128 Units) – Lawrence, KS
5121 Congressional Circle, Lawrence, KS 66049
 Gaines Investment Trust is seeking a hands-on Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance operations at Prairie Commons, a 128-unit apartment community in Lawrence. This role is ideal for an experienced Maintenance Technician who enjoys working independently, taking ownership of their community, and being the go-to person for all maintenance needs. Compensation: $24–$27 per hour based on experience, plus monthly performance bonuses Schedule: Monday – Friday (on-call rotation required) What You Will Do:
• Perform all aspects of maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair
• Complete service requests promptly and professionally
• Manage and prioritize daily work orders
• Oversee apartment turns, including repairs, painting, and unit readiness
• Maintain grounds, pool, and common areas to company standards
• Coordinate vendors and contractors when needed
• Monitor inventory and order supplies
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed
• Provide excellent customer service to residents
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies
 What You Will Bring:
• Valid driver’s license
• HVAC certification required
• 2+ years of apartment maintenance experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills across multiple trades
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the property
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills for tracking work orders
 Why This Role Stands Out:
• Autonomy to manage maintenance for a smaller, well-maintained community
• Consistent schedule with manageable workload
• Stable, long-term ownership — no third-party management
 Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Floating holiday
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, supplemental life, AD&D, and pet insurance
 Why Work for Gaines Investment Trust:
We are a 100% family-owned company with a long-term ownership mindset. We invest in our people, promote from within, and provide stability that is hard to find in this industry.
 Who We Are:
Gaines Investment Trust has been in business since 1966 and owns and manages over 8,000 apartment homes across multiple states. We focus on long-term ownership, strong operations, and creating communities our residents are proud to call home.
www.GainesInvestmentTrust.com
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Gaines Investment Trust

About Gaines Investment Trust

G.I.T. is a dynamic, 100% family-owned, real estate investment & management company established in 1966.  We own and operate over 8,000 beautiful multi-family apartments spanning six states. G.I.T. is proud to be one of the few large real estate firms that own every single unit that we manage. We don’t flip properties, we nurture them for decades.

At G.I.T. we are highly invested not only in our properties but in our people. Firstly, we’re invested in the success and future of every single employee. We express this by caring for each team member through industry-leading pay, generous performance bonuses, health benefits paid for by the Company, opportunities for upward mobility growth, onsite apartment rental discounts, and more. Secondly, we’re invested in the 13,000+ residents that we serve every day, with a focus on providing them with excellent customer service and a great place to call home.

At G.I.T. we hire passionate people who take pride in their performance. When you join GIT, you join an agile company that feels large enough to see yourself there for a long time, yet intimate because it will feel like family, and has great power and influence as a predominant and respected player in the multifamily real estate industry.

Our Commitment:

At Gaines Investment Trust, we’re committed to taking care of each resident’s home, just like it’s our own. We pride ourselves on paying attention to the details, exhibiting positive attitudes, and being resourceful problem-solvers. We run our business by doing the right thing when nobody is looking and treating our customers the way we would like to be treated.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
La Jolla, CA
Year Founded
1966
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