Maintenance Technician- Apartments

Description:

Position Purpose: Help with the apartment property maintenance. This is a fast paced, full time position where attention to detail and our residents are #1 priority. Above average communication, time management and customer service skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Performs repairs, troubleshoots systems, and completes preventative maintenance.
• Completes apartment turnovers which may include removal and installation of cabinets, flooring, fixtures, water heaters, sinks, toilets, etc.
• Adheres to standardized diagnostic approaches for preventative maintenance, system troubleshooting, HVAC systems, and electrical circuits.
• Participates in on-call emergency rotation and responds to emergencies as needed.
• Assists in training Groundskeepers and entry-level Maintenance Technicians.
• Troubleshoots all property systems, and performs or oversees repairs.
• Conducts maintenance-related inspections, including building and alarm systems inspections. Assists in preparing property for inspections by Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC), Housing Finance Agency (HFA), and other regulatory agencies.
• Inspects vacant units, ensuring turnovers are completed.
• Utilizes maintenance manual/software program to track work orders, inventory use, product replacement histories, and scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Ensures tools and equipment are in optimum condition.
• Inspects subcontracted service providers and documents work and product quality.
• Walks the grounds and common interior areas daily, removing litter and debris from lawns, planting beds, parking areas, sidewalks, ramps, and indoor spaces.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, walkways, steps, and driveways.
• Attends and completes all required training.
• Completes repairs as directed.

Requirements:

Position Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, tech or trade school is a plus.
• A minimum of at least two year apartment industry experience to understand the challenges of maintenance within property management industry is required.
• Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Stable job history, professional appearance.
• Exposure to ammonia, bleach, Freon, chlorine, etc.
• Exposure to weather elements (outside work is routine).
• Able to lift 70 pounds.
• Able to use ladders up to 40 foot.