Maintenance Technician

About the role

Compensation is $26.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform preventative and routine maintenance or repair involving electrical and plumbing, HVAC systems, appliances, water irrigation systems, stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings, tile, carpet and flooring, roofing, gutters, fasteners and flashing, interior and exterior lights, fireplaces, ceiling fans, gas fixtures and appliances, shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors, boiler, gas and electric, door locks, P.O. boxes and locks, security systems, and ceiling leaks.
• Inspect and be aware of the condition of the property throughout the community and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions.
• Accept and enter work order requests from residents.
• Inspect and help coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services; assist make-ready staff to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Maintain awareness of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor of shortages.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Assist with maintaining all grounds, including sidewalks, public walkways and stairways, building exteriors, garden areas and dog runs in a neat, clean and attractive condition.
• Perform snow removal including shoveling, salting/sanding, and clearing of sidewalks, public walkways and stairways, building exterior entrances, parking garages and any other common areas as determined by the Supervisor.
• Deliver notifications to residents.
• Transport small equipment or tools between departments.
• Set up tables and chairs in auditorium or hall.
• Handle all maintenance-related resident problems.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Assume all maintenance responsibilities in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English correctly and fluently.
• Ability to accurately perform basic to intermediate mathematical functions.
• Technical certification a plus.
• Minimum of 1–2 years’ previous experience in property management maintenance, other building maintenance or related trade.

Skills

• Diagnose problems with and repair major appliances, HVAC, basic–intermediate plumbing (when no license required), basic–intermediate electrical (when no license required), sheetrock, general carpentry, pool care (if required by property), gutters, wallpaper/painting.
• Ability to deal well with people and quickly make them feel comfortable.
• Basic computer skills, specifically knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to arrive at the site within 30 minutes if not living on site.

Licenses

• EPA certifications for refrigerant recycling and at a minimum, Type I & II certifications.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Black Seal – if required by property.
• CPO – Certified Pool Operator Certification – if required by property.
• Other licenses and certifications as required by state or local laws.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision.
• FSA.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance programs.
• 401(k) and discretionary match.