Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager. The position is responsible for maintaining the physical needs of the property, including service requests and following a preventative maintenance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, residents, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance in vacant and occupied apartments, common buildings, equipment, and pools.
• Completion of service requests within 24 hours, except emergencies.
• Prioritize maintenance requests based on urgency and the potential of further damage.
• Ensure that the curb appeal of the property is maintained at all times, including the path to the models and office.
• Assist in maintaining the proper inventory by alerting supervisor/office when current stock is depleted.
• Keeps storage and shop areas in a neat, well-stocked, clean, organized manner, per company color-coded program.
• Continue the maintenance operation in the absence of the maintenance supervisor.
• Participation in a seven (7) day 24 hour rotating on-call schedule for emergency after hour calls.

Qualifications

• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours in an emergency situation.
• Demonstrate a high proficiency and understanding of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and code compliance.
• Possess an understanding of OSHA, EPA, and life safety regulations.
• Possess or be willing to get a minimum of EPA, Type 2 Certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess basic hand tools.

Work Requirements

• Must be within a reasonable distance from the property and able to travel to the site in inclement weather.
• Must be available to respond to all major emergencies.
• Must be able to provide valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance.