Maintenance Technician

About Us

Equity Real Estate Management (EREM) is growing! We love what we do, and we are looking for talented, like-minded individuals to join our ever-growing team of rock stars. At EREM we offer a positive, forward-thinking culture where ideas and opinions are welcomed. We provide you with the tools you need to succeed in your job and an understanding that everyone is important in achieving overall success. We strive to create an environment that offers great opportunities to learn and grow both personally and professionally. Our commitment to maintaining high standards and best practices ensures that everyone is working cohesively towards the same goal. That's why we encourage innovation, give autonomy to our team members, reward hard work, and actually have fun while doing it!

Our Mission: To provide innovative solutions to challenges within our industry, ultimately elevating the quality of service to all residents, owners, investors, and lenders.

Core Values: All in. One team, one goal. Building trust through transparency.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain the property, buildings, and equipment in an attractive, clean, and safe condition at all times in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Organize, prioritize, and complete unit make-readies, service requests, and general maintenance tasks according to company standards in a timely manner.
• Supervise and ensure satisfactory performance of contractors and vendors.
• Ensure that the grounds, buildings, and units are fully functional, safe, and attractive.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and units on a regular basis.
• Correct emergency conditions such as sewer backup, flooding, and defective lighting when they occur, whether before, during, or after business hours, and notify the Property Manager immediately.
• Follow all safety procedures including wearing safety and protective clothing.
• Report and correct safety hazards found on a timely basis.
• Responsible for proper and cost-effective use of equipment and materials.
• Maintain inventories of supplies, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance and repairs. (Supplies may be ordered only upon receipt of Property Manager's approval.)
• Follow all safety procedures, including wearing personal protective clothing.
• Responsible for labeling hazardous materials and maintaining Safety Data Sheets and other records required by law.
• Assist with disturbances during business hours and other property emergencies whenever they occur.
• Attend company meetings, training sessions, and safety and industry seminars.

Skills

• Professional image
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to read and write English fluently (Spanish or other language abilities may be required)
• Ability to accurately perform mathematical functions
• Ability to perform basic data entry (computer skills preferred but not required)
• Good organizational ability
• Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts
• Knowledge of multifamily residential property maintenance requirements
• Ability to maintain, repair, and paint buildings, vacant units, offices, driveways and walkways, and other areas of the property
• Ability to perform mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs
• Ability to operate electrical and gas motorized equipment, including pool and spa pumps and equipment, mower, edger, blower, power washer, and compactor