Leader in Delaware Valley apartment ownership, management and development.
Supervises maintenance staff and oversees property repairs and upkeep.
7 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Newark, DE
Onsite
Company Size
201 Employees
Service Specialisms
Apartment management
Condominium management
Homeowners association management
Third-party property management
Commercial and retail management
Corporate housing management
Emergency maintenance services
On‑site leasing teams
Sector Specialisms
Apartment Management
Home Owners Association Management
Property Management
Residential Communities
Condominiums
Multi-family Properties
Community Amenities
Landscaping
Role
Description
preventive maintenance
technician management
lock changing
snow removal
grounds care
safety compliance
Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by the Property Manager. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
Manages and trains Maintenance Technicians. Reviews the Technicians productivity, customer service, job fit, attendance, and knowledge of the position and property. Issues corrective disciplinary action in coordination with HR and Regional management.
Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
Learns and complies with all company safety rules.
Uses appropriate safety equipment at all times.
Reports all major repairs and need requisitions to senior maintenance technician and manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
Changes locks and make keys.
Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services. Assists make-ready staff as required to meet deadlines.
Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance or repair, as directed, involving the following on a daily basis:
Must be aware of the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately initiates action to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
Responsible for snow removal on their designated property. ( Shoveling, salting, snow blowing and scheduling plow trucks)
Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
Must check with the Property Manager if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
Performs duties under pressure and meets deadlines in a timely manner
Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
Immediately reports all unsafe conditions to the Property Manager.
Requirements
carpentry
plumbing
electrical
hvac certification
maintenance management
customer service
Carpentry Skills
High degree of flexibility with the ability to work independently
Roofing, gutters, fasteners.
Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and informs Property Manager of ordering of materials.
Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally involve minor deviations. Needs ability to think rationally beyond a specific set of instructions.
Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors. Rotation "on call" status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at a moment’s notice. Pick up and deliveries to the corporate office.
Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable).
Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and freon.
Tile, carpet, flooring.
Boiler, gas and electric.
Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture.(where applicable)
Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment
Owns Personal Tools & Reliable Vehicle (driver’s license required)
Electrical Skills
Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
Excellent organizational, presentation, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Must be familiar with all safety features or equipment, machinery, or materials encompassed by job duties.
High School Diploma or Equivalent (College Degree or Coursework Desirable)
Understanding of computer systems, web applications and software.