MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Responsibilities

• Professionally communicate with coworkers, vendors, and residents
• Maintain a positive attitude and lead by example
• Work both independently and as a member of a team
• Stay organized and prioritize tasks effectively
• Identify and report issues involving employees, property, or residents to management
• Complete service requests in occupied apartments in a timely manner
• Maintain common hallways and community room areas
• Prepare vacant apartments for leasing (turn units)
• Remove trash and debris from vacant units; assist with evictions
• Repair or replace window glass and screens
• Perform painting and touch-up work as needed
• Handle carpentry tasks, including repairing/replacing drywall, doors, trim molding, cabinets, countertops, and tile work
• Perform basic electrical work, such as 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, oven elements, refrigerator thermostats, defrost timers, fan motors, dishwasher switches and pumps, and washer/dryer repairs
• Perform basic plumbing work, including repairing/replacing faucets, tubs, commodes, water heaters, showers, sinks, and garbage disposals; unclogging drains; repairing leaks
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems, including component replacement (EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification preferred)
• Maintain 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 for safety
• Perform general grounds duties, such as picking up trash, planting flowers, pulling weeds, laying dirt and mulch, growing grass, moving hoses, fixing fences, and sweeping walkways
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance to ensure equipment and tools run properly
• Complete work required by municipalities and building inspectors
• Provide after-hours on-call services for maintenance emergencies and customer convenience issues
• Work overtime when needed
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and climb ladders to various heights as required
• Assist Supervisor/Manager/Area Director with other tasks related to community operations as needed

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work 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
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Positive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company