Maintenance Technician - Lead

Kettler

The Role

Overview

Oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, and resident service requests for apartments.

Key Responsibilities

  • make‑ready
  • resident repair
  • emergency calls
  • preventive maintenance
  • vendor scheduling
  • budget support

Tasks

-Completing 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. -Responding to resident requests for maintenance and service within the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and appliance repair by troubleshooting the problem and taking appropriate action to repair and/or restore service within the quality and time standards established by the organization; escalates problem to supervisor or outside contractor as necessary. -Performing general repair of property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors. -Must be responsible for taking calls for after hour’s emergency maintenance; including nights and weekends on a rotational basis. -Preventive maintenance repair on all systems at the property. -Supporting the Maintenance Manager with budgets and other administrative tasks. -Participating in all maintenance projects.

Requirements

  • hvac repair
  • epa certification
  • appliance repair
  • electrical repair
  • driver's license
  • customer service

What You Bring

-3+ years of apartment maintenance experience. -Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written. -Must carry a cell phone as required for on-call maintenance. -Valid Driver’s License and must live within 30 minutes of the property. -Ability to use a computer. -Strong understanding of HVAC repair. -Must have personal/reliable transportation to get to work in order to respond to on-call emergencies as they occur. -Demonstrating customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services, and completing assigned work orders with efficiency and urgency. -Ability to walk the grounds and apartments, ascend stairs around the property, lift 60 lbs., climb ladders over 10 feet, and perform other general physical activities. -Universal EPA/CFC Certification. -Mastery of appliance, electrical and plumbing repair.

The Company

About Kettler

-The company focuses on both residential and commercial property projects, with a legacy of impactful developments. -Notable for a variety of high-quality apartment complexes, mixed-use communities, and modern office spaces. -Their work spans several U.S. cities, demonstrating a keen focus on urban development and revitalization. -Creates spaces that blend functionality with modern aesthetics, often incorporating green spaces. -Projects frequently feature sustainable and innovative designs, enhancing the overall value and community experience. -Commitment to delivering long-term real estate investments is reflected in their diverse project portfolio. -Ability to transform underdeveloped areas into thriving communities has made them a significant player in the industry.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Property Management

Real Estate Development

Land Development

Multifamily Housing

Community Development

Investment