Floating Maintenance Technician (Fayetteville)

About the role

Van Metre is seeking a Floating Maintenance Technician to support our properties in Fayetteville, NC: The Villagio Apartments, Hunter's Ridge Apartments, Stone Gate Apartments, and Village on the Lake Apartments. This position primarily supports our Fayetteville properties but may occasionally assist in Greensboro and Burlington.

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, the Floating Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance, repairs in apartments and buildings, maintaining curb appeal and quality of apartment homes, responding to resident service requests, and adhering to all safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Service Manager with directing and overseeing all aspects of maintenance of the community
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and janitorial services
• Perform general repair of property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors
• Assist with maintenance of storage areas and maintenance materials
• Perform turnover work of vacant units as defined by Van Metre
• Walk the property daily to uphold curb appeal and monitor safety issues
• Notify Service Manager and Property Manager of any safety or liability concerns as well as preventative maintenance needs
• Maintain knowledge of property-specific problems
• Maintain accurate records of all tasks completed
• Manage inventory and storage areas, purchasing adequate maintenance materials for service requests and apartment turns
• Perform work area clean-up and safety-related duties
• Wear back support belt when lifting more than 25 lbs. or while performing repetitive bending and stooping functions; use safety equipment (goggles, masks, gloves, etc.) as tasks dictate
• Monitor and perform service requests from residents in a timely fashion
• Ensure excellent customer service
• Participate in after-hours emergency requests and ensure property staff coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days/week

Requirements

• Maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors, and fellow employees
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of maintenance experience or valid training
• EPA 608 certification required
• CFC certification required
• CPO certification required
• Strong understanding of appliance, electrical, and plumbing repair
• Basic knowledge of HVAC and electrical circuitry
• Current on OSHA, building, and safety standards
• Provide own basic tools and be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of tools
• Valid driver’s license
• Weekend work is required

Pay

$23.00-$26.00 per hour

Annual Bonus Potential: $5,000, paid quarterly

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, two volunteer days off, two personal days, winter break, a day off for an annual physical, and a day off for your birthday
• Comprehensive parental and bonding leave
• Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900
• Free and unlimited access to TaskHuman Wellness App for yourself and family members
• Tuition reimbursement; company-paid certifications, memberships, and licensures
• Mentoring programs, growth paths, regular performance evaluations, and training opportunities
• Rental and Van Metre home purchase discounts
• Employee discount through Walker Title Company