MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Responsibilities

• Professionally communicate with coworkers, vendors, and residents
• Possess a positive attitude and desire to lead by example
• Work both independently and as a member of a team
• Stay organized and able to prioritize tasks
• Identify and report to management issues involving employees, property, or residents
• Complete service requests in occupied apartments in a timely manner
• Maintain common hallways and community room areas
• Turn vacant apartments to make them ready for leasing
• Remove trash and debris from vacant units; assist bailiff with evictions
• Repair or replace window glass and screens
• Paint and/or touch up paint as needed
• Perform carpentry tasks including: repairing/replacing drywall, doors, trim molding, cabinets, countertops, tile work, etc.
• Perform basic electrical work including: replacing light switches, receptacles, GFCIs; installing light fixtures and ceiling fans; locating shorts and open circuits
• Conduct basic appliance repairs including replacing: stove burners, switches, and oven elements; refrigerator thermostats, defrost timers, and fan motors; dishwasher switches and pumps; washer and dryer repair, etc.
• Perform basic plumbing work including: repairing/replacing faucets, tubs, commodes, water heaters, showers, sinks, garbage disposals; unclogging drains; repairing leaks of all kinds, etc.
• Conduct HVAC repairs including troubleshooting and replacement of components; EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification preferred
• Maintain operable exterior and common area lighting including replacing bulbs, timers, photocells, starters, ballasts, fixtures, and locating shorts
• Remove ice and snow from walkways, porches, and drives as deemed necessary for safety
• Perform general grounds duties, including picking up trash, planting flowers, pulling weeds, laying dirt and mulch, growing grass, moving hoses, fixing fences, sweeping walkways, etc.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines, tools, and equipment continue to run properly
• Complete work required by municipalities and building inspectors
• Perform after-hours on-call services for designated maintenance emergencies and customer convenience issues
• Work overtime when needed
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and climb ladders to various heights
• Assist Supervisor/Manager/Area Director with other tasks and duties relative to community operations as needed

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Capacity to collaborate effectively within a team and independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Adept troubleshooting abilities
• Sound decision-making skills
• Initiative to undertake responsibilities and tackle challenges

Benefits

• Competitive wages within the industry
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term disability
• AFLAC
• 401(k) and 401(k) Roth
• Allyhealth Tele-Medicine
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid holidays and PTO time
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Positive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company