Maintenance Technician

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates Company Core Values.
• Maintains daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager; reports on work production, special problems and issues.
• Communicates effectively with co-workers, residents, and contractors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Performs necessary landscape maintenance for the assigned property.
• Performs make-ready service in vacant apartments and communicates on a daily basis the progress of assigned units; may require moving abandoned furniture and other items left by residents or the setup of furniture for a model apartment.
• Completes service requests, work orders, apartment preps, and preventive maintenance work in a timely manner and in alignment with schedule and service expectations.
• Troubleshoots, inspects, and repairs plumbing, electrical, appliance equipment, cabinetry and fixtures.
• Responsible for snow and ice removal on sidewalks, and other specified areas using shovels, snowblowers, ice melt spreader and other equipment by specified times.
• Performs the inspection, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to ensure efficient operation and compliance with safety standards.
• Inspects, repairs, and maintains and replaces (as needed) household appliances, equipment and fixtures.
• Performs the maintenance and cleaning of swimming pools, spas, and associated equipment (if applicable to the property).
• Maintains inventory of maintenance materials, supplies, and equipment within budgetary constraints.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations, including Fair Housing, EPA, and OSHA standards.
• Maintains accurate records of refrigerant use on approved EPA logs

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree, technical certification or trade school training in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in property maintenance or related field.
• EPA Section 608 Certification is preferred (Universal or I AND II).
• Ability to earn and maintain swimming pool operator’s certificate (if applicable to property).

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong technical skills and knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and general building systems.
• Light carpentry preferred.
• Pool maintenance practices and procedures (if applicable to property).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using maintenance tools, equipment, and software systems.

Special Demands

• Responsible for being on-call and responding to after-hours emergencies.
• Requires the ability to withstand physical activity and navigate the property to include; walking, bending, twisting, climbing, reaching, flexibility, mobility and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly work in weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, ice, etc.).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.