Maintenance Technician - Affinity at Lafayette

About the role

Axis Residential is seeking an experienced and people-focused Maintenance Technician for our 55 and older, active adult community - Affinity at Lafayette. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the onsite maintenance needs of the community, build a strong rapport with residents, respond to service requests, and assist with various maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a community culture focused on enhancing residents' way of life while providing excellent customer service and a supportive home environment.
• Respond to all assigned service requests and work orders to ensure the repair and maintenance of property facilities and units are completed in a timely and professional manner consistent with the standards set forth by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist with daily inspections of the building and grounds to ensure the safety of residents and the protection of the building asset.
• Assist with appliance repair and replacement, including installation and removal.
• Complete grounds maintenance such as trash pick-up, landscaping, power washing common areas, carports, and buildings.
• Clear walkways and ADA areas of snow, ice, and other safety hazards.
• Perform or assist with the hanging of new light fixtures and ceiling fans, overhead kitchen lighting, etc., this includes light fixtures in vaulted ceilings.
• Change all air-conditioning filters at least every six months and upon apartment turnover.
• Follow a preventative maintenance schedule as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Repair and maintain equipment owned by the community.
• Assist in maintaining pool equipment, chemical monitoring, and weekly washing of pool deck with fresh water.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Provide evening, weekend, and holiday emergency services when required.
• Maintain on-call availability as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and Fair Housing laws.

Requirements

• A customer service focused Maintenance Technician who can effectively work with the site team to carry out the daily maintenance needs of the community while building rapport with residents.
• A team player who takes a “we over me” approach to building and sustaining relationships with others.
• Determined, ambitious, and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication skills; must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Preferred experience in residential property management, hotel maintenance, construction, electrical, plumbing, or painting.
• Computer proficiency to include email, Microsoft Office Suite, ability to navigate web-based trainings, and other various computer programs.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• High School diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Valid driver’s license and insured, operable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Standing: 6-8 hours/day.
• Walking: 6-8 hours/day.
• Lifting: 25-50 lbs., may require movement/lifting in excess of these limits.
• Twisting: moderate, 121-480 twists/day (480 based upon 1 twist/minute).
• Bending: moderate, 1-120 bends/day.
• Squat/Kneel: 1-6 hours/day.
• Climbing: 3-6 hours/day- ladders and stairs.
• Endurance: moderate energy requirements.
• Manual Dexterity: gross and fine frequent motor movement, either hand 61%-100% of job cycle time.
• Vision: minimal near vision and depth perception required.

Skills

• Customer service focused.
• Team player.
• Determined, ambitious, and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Preferred experience in residential property management, hotel maintenance, construction, electrical, plumbing, or painting.
• Computer proficiency.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Competitive pay, $24- $26 per hour (based on experience). Quarterly bonus incentive. Annual performance review with potential merit increase. Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance - with 100% employer paid monthly premiums for associates. Flexible Spending Accounts- for healthcare and dependent care. Disability, AD&D, and Life insurance. 401(k) with 3% company contribution. Accrued vacation time, sick pay, 12 paid holidays per calendar year, personal day, and paid volunteer day. Employee Assistance Program. Charitable giving program and community involvement.

Pay

$24- $26 per hour (based on experience).

Schedule

Varies, typically fast-paced.