Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician role is to help with the upkeep of our multi-family rental properties. In this role, you coordinate both repair and preventative maintenance, so you should have skills and experience in a variety of disciplines, from drywall hanging to carpentry to painting. You may also deal with plumbing or electricity issues, so a license in either of these fields is beneficial to have. Some HVAC and appliance repairs may be needed as well for non-warranty-related work.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests
• Conduct regular inspections following HUD & RD regulations and safety issues
• Prepare apartments for move in of new residents and fix aesthetic damage and clean after tenants move out
• Contact third-party technicians when necessary
• Document all repairs made on our properties
• Repair and paint ceilings, walls, and trim
• Wash windows, siding and rugs as needed
• Clean, inspect and install appliances
• Prioritize and respond to work orders called in or files by residents
• Repair electrical, plumbing, toilets, windows, screens, doors, drywall, and appliances
• Flush, repair and replace hot water tanks
• Clean main lobby and laundry room daily and clean entrance halls weekly
• Vacuum and/or mop hallways, entrances, office and common areas several times weekly and as needed
• Pick up trash inside and outside and put out trash and recycle bins
• Perform seasonal maintenance including mowing lawns, trimming, planting, snow and ice removal, care of playground and pool (if applicable)
• Handle HVAC, OSHA, or equivalent relevant certifications will be advantageous
• Comfortable operating a variety of tools and equipment including equipment including lawnmower, trimmer, vacuum cleaner, hand tools, power tools, snow blower, telephone, photocopier and fax machine
• General maintenance or cleaning tasks as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience as an apartment maintenance technician or in a similar role
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds without assistance
• Dexterity and attention to detail
• Valid NY State driver’s license free of any major infractions at time of hire and throughout employment
• Must own or have regular reliable access to a vehicle
• Able to work overtime and irregular hours as required
• Required to carry off-hours cell phone and answer emergency calls. (How often is based on site and regional needs.)
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Pay

$20 - $21 per hour

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