Maintenance Technician

Description

• Sweep and clean around the breezeways, dumpster area maintenance, boiler, and supply rooms.
• Review condition of floors, walls, carpet, linoleum, tile, etc. Make necessary repairs to above.
• Delivers various communications to residents as needed. Leave a completed work order or a note in all apartments.
• Professionally represents the Company on or off the property at all times.
• Be alert to physical problems seen in the course of work and notify the Property Manager at once.
• Perform any necessary maintenance in the leasing office, clubroom, models, pools, the exterior of the property, etc.
• Repairs locks and other miscellaneous items.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
• Operates a motor vehicle to transport tools and materials between work sites.
• Ensures safe work practices are being followed.
• Inventory pool and ground supplies, inform Maintenance Supervisor when running low.
• Performs minor electrical repairs and replacements of light fixtures and related items.
• Work/coordinate with vendors, when necessary, on special maintenance projects.
• Performs minor to moderate-level plumbing repairs, replacements, and/or installations, including repairing leaks and removing clogs in sinks and toilets.
• May perform “make ready” projects to prepare vacant units available for prospective tenants.
• Works closely with management and maintenance staff in developing an integral team that effectively represents the quality and professionalism of the Company.
• Always displays a friendly and courteous attitude with other employees, maintains and promotes a good attitude. Never confront a supervisor or other employee in front of residents.
• Performs on-call, fire watch, or other after-hour efforts as required.
• Receives maintenance requests, prioritizes work orders, and handles each most efficiently, as directed by the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Pick up trash, water grounds, and flower beds from the grounds daily. Empty pool area trash cans.
• Inform Property Manager of any repair work needing an outside contractor or replacement of significant appliances necessary.
• Distribute door-to-door newsletters and residents’ notices.
• Clean up any debris that is caused by maintenance work. Do not use personal items belonging to the resident for clean-up.
• Request Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor to purchase supplies as needed.
• Works irregular hours (evenings, weekends), including on-call and overtime hours, as required.
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor on special maintenance projects, i.e., preventive maintenance of building components and mechanicals.
• Check all appliances, sinks, faucets, commodes, drapes, blinds, etc.
• Assists other staff members as needed.
• Clean pool(s) and maintain correct chemical levels. Sweep pool areas and arrange pool furniture.
• Change air conditioning filters at least once every three months.
• Sweep leasing office front porch and parking area.
• Adheres to safety and hazard communications programs, policies, and procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Attends and participates in technical training programs to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills.
• Responds to resident service requests and concerns in a timely manner.
• Examines and diagnoses problems with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units for property facilities. Determines the best method to repair or replace all or part of the unit. Makes repairs and/or replacements according to standard. Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC units by replacing filters, cleaning coils, etc.
• Always represents the company in a professional manner.
• Wear company ID at all times.
• May perform painting projects ranging from a complete interior painting of property units to minor touch-ups and repair of walls and woodwork.
• Maintains open communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and other staff.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with federal, state, and jurisdictional laws and regulations concerning multi-family housing and Fair Housing.
• Computer/technical skills to operate mobile computing or communications devices.
• Ability to visually inspect units, grounds, and other aspects of the property to determine adherence to standards.
• Commercial maintenance experience with plumbing, electrical, and janitorial strongly preferred.
• Record time spent in each unit on the work order.
• Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) preferred.
• General knowledge of the repair and maintenance of appliances, lighting fixtures, and plumbing.
• Knowledge and skills to operate standard and specialized tools for repairs and maintenance.
• High school diploma/GED and one to three years of experience in facility maintenance and mechanical repair required.
• Maybe required to provide own (industry-specific) tools.
• Skill and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing with professionalism when interacting with tenants and property management.
• Be alert to physical problems seen in work and notify the Property Manager.
• Thorough knowledge of heating and air conditioning unit maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Associate degree in a related technical or mechanical field preferred. Military training is a plus.
• EPA Type II or Universal and/or Pool Certification (CPO) preferred.
• Bilingual – Spanish is a plus.
• Customer service and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance