Maintenance Technician

About the role

As a Maintenance Technician, you play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort of our residents. You lead a dedicated team committed to maintaining the safety and cleanliness of our building. Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, from addressing resident requests to tackling plumbing and electrical issues with expertise. You are a hands-on problem solver and a leader in maintaining landscaping standards.

Location and compensation

Location: Bellemont Victoria II, 12254 La Margie Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Compensation: Starting at $21.00 hourly with bonus potential, depending on experience
Position type: Full-time with a flexible schedule that may include weekends

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to residents, exceeding expectations.
• Address resident maintenance and service requests promptly.
• Identify and resolve hazardous property conditions.
• Prepare vacant apartments for move-in within 5 days, including repairs and replacements.
• Perform various maintenance tasks, including HVAC, painting, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repairs.
• Maintain grounds and ensure cleanliness.
• Respond to emergency calls when on-call.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and manage budgets effectively.
• Respond to resident requests within 24 hours.
• Manage maintenance team's hours, focus, and on-call schedule.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
• Maintain a well-stocked maintenance shop without unnecessary spending.
• Streamline purchasing processes for cost-effective acquisitions.
• Perform technician and groundskeeper duties as needed.
• Efficiently schedule vacancies for 5-day turns.
• Assign service requests for a 24-hour turnaround.
• Manage security deposit dispositions and attend meetings as required.

Requirements

• Experience in plumbing repair
• Ability to turn apartments in 5 days
• Experience in electric repairs
• Appliance repair skills
• Proficiency in plaster/drywall repair
• Strong painting skills
• Experience in lock replacement
• Familiarity with apartment unit turnovers in old and new buildings
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle for daily work assignments and on-call rotation
• Possession of own basic tools
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Familiarity with budgeting and cost control principles
• Practical communication skills for interactions with team members, vendors, and residents
• Relevant certifications and licenses in HVAC systems
• Familiarity with property management operations is a plus