MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Responsibilities

• Professionally communicate with coworkers, vendors, and residents
• Be able to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Identify and report to management issues involving the employees, property or residents
• Timely complete service requests in occupied apartments
• Maintain common hallways and community room areas
• Turn vacant apartments to make them ready for leasing
• Absorb and dispose of trash and debris from vacant units, assist bailiff with evictions
• Repair or replace window glass and screens
• Carpentry tasks including: Repairing/replacing drywall, doors, trim molding, cabinets, countertops, tile work, etc.
• Basic electrical work including: Replacing light switches, receptacles, GFCIs; Installing light fixtures and ceiling fans; Locating shorts and open circuits
• 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.
• Basic plumbing work including: Repairing/replacing faucets, tubs, commodes, water heaters, showers, sinks, garbage disposals; unclogging drains; Repairing leaks of all kinds, etc.
• HVAC repairs including troubleshooting and replacement of components, etc.
• Should have or be able to achieve EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification preferred
• Maintain operable exterior and common area lighting including replacing bulbs, timers, photocells, starters, ballasts, fixtures, and locating shorts, etc.
• 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
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. and climbing ladders to various heights is required
• May be asked to assist Supervisor/Manager/Area Director with other tasks and duties relative to community operations

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail
• The capacity to collaborate effectively within a team and independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Adept troubleshooting abilities
• Sound decision-making skills
• The initiative to undertake responsibilities and tackle challenges