Maintenance Technician - Ascent
About the role
At Home, At Sherman! Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are. We have become an industry leader by fulfilling our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods, and Empowering People.
Responsibilities
- Completes general maintenance and upkeep responsibilities including minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, light carpentry, painting and landscaping.
- Responds to open work orders and resolves resident/tenant requests within 24 hours.
- Prepares and turns vacated apartment units within a 24-hour period (5 days if not immediate).
- Assists in scheduling and completing preventive maintenance for buildings and building equipment.
- Completes hands-on work of all building repairs, preventative maintenance and general upkeep of the facility with special attention to more involved operations or projects.
- Walks property at regular intervals (daily) to ensure resident/tenant property rules are being followed and that the property is clean and orderly and in good maintenance condition.
- Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed; some overtime may be required.
- Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
- Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
- 3 years of experience in maintenance or related carpentry/construction.
- Ideally in residential or commercial real estate.
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) strongly preferred.
- Must provide own hand tools.
- Willingness and ability to run errands to hardware store for maintenance supplies, cleaning supplies, or other items.
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community tenants, vendors / external parties, and across corporate divisions.
- A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates.
Skills
- Knowledgeable with facilities repair and maintenance.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which may include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
- Employer-paid short term disability.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Additional supplemental insurance policies including: Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-Term Disability; Pet insurance.
- Employer-paid employee assistance program.
- Fully vested 401k company match program.
- 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program.
- Sherman Associates' Starbucks and Hotel discounts.
Pay and Schedule
Pay Range: $23-26/hour + commission/bonus eligibility. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position; including experience, skills, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.
Schedule & Hours: Monday - Friday; 9 AM - 6 PM! Some evening and weekend on-call rotations are required. Ask about our new on-call incentive program!
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
- Frequent lifting and/or moving items over 50 pounds.
Additional Screening Requirements
- Current and valid driver's license is required.
- Must pass a Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) and have a safe driving record.