Floater - Maintenance Technician

Description

• Complies with Avanath’s safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property’s routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety-related laws and requirements, and reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
• May be required to report to work during inclement weather conditions.
• Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts, when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use of tools and equipment. Assists in conducting routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate concerns about the physical needs of the property to management.
• Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).
• Provides exceptional customer service with every Interaction and delivers high-quality maintenance service.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the appropriate individual(s).
• Teamwork and employee participation, permitting the representation of all groups and employee perspectives.
• Completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.
• May work in an elevated site, may walk on uneven ground.
• Complete assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act , and all other laws pertaining to the apartment industry.
• Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.

Requirements

• Superior customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Reading, comprehending, writing, performing calculations, and communicating verbally.
• Maybe required to travel to sister communities to provide maintenance support.
• An Aptitude for Connecting - Must possessa strong sense for creating a sense of community, as well as the drive to go the extra mile to create a positive experience for all residents and staff. Your success and purpose are driven by the relationships that you build within your communities, including vendor partners, regulatory, and social services partnerships. This includes adopting a collaborative approach to create consistently favorable circumstances that foster success and effectiveness for the Organization and the communities.
• Adherence to Property Management Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines
• Availability to be on-call to address any emergencies.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Basic computer knowledge, Windows (Word, Excel), internet, and e-mail.
• EPA Type II or Universal certification is highly desired; CPO is a plus.
• Hands-on maintenance skills, including plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, appliances, pools, etc.
• Occasional squatting, bending neck/waist, twisting neck/waist, pushing, and pulling.
• Reliable Transportation.
• 2 years of multifamily maintenance experience is highly desired.
• Able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Respectful communication and cooperation between all employees.

Benefits

• Development – a commitment to creating opportunities to learn and expand your knowledge in the industry, from online training platforms to training classes to one-on-one coaching.
• Comprehensive Benefits – health, dental & vision, 401(k), personal time off, paid holidays and more!
• Work/life balance through flexible work schedules to accommodate employees’ varying needs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance