Jesse Best

About Jesse Best

Jesse is a Regional Maintenance Supervisor with over six years of experience in the apartment maintenance industry. Based in Lafayette, Indiana, Jesse has earned recognition for excellence, being named the Indiana Apartment Association’s 2024 Maintenance Technician of the Year. In addition, Jesse was honored as a 2025 “20 on the Rise” recipient by the National Apartment Association. With a commitment to quality service and leadership, Jesse continues to make a significant impact in the industry.

Experience

1. Regional Maintenance Supervisor

   J G Companies

   Mar 2025 — Present · Lafayette, IN, US

   Lead and mentor a team of 7 maintenance technicians and oversee maintenance operations of 822 apartment homes.•Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous training •Prioritize preventive maintenance, inspections, and cost-effective repairs•Monitor maintenance expenses •Prepare maintenance reports •Assist and review turn of units, utilizing the turn dashboard on AppFolio•Assist and review work orders and maintain the completion of them within 48 hours, except for Emergency situations 24 hrs•Analyze data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and cost-saving opportunities•Negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and ensure cost-efficient service delivery•Collaborate with Regional Property Manager to create and manage maintenance budgets for each property•Review EPA, Cap X and snow logs for accuracy and compliance•Promote cross-training among maintenance technicians to ensure that team members have a broad skill set

Education

• Henderson Community College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Elementary Education and Teaching

Skills

• Carpet Cleaning
• Floor Cleaning
• Assistant Teaching
• Cashiering
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Service