Maintenance Technician

Founded in 1923, The Yarco Companies is a full-service, multi-family real estate firm delivering specialized Property Management Services, focusing primarily on Affordable Housing. For more information, visit www.yarco.com.

About the role

This safety-sensitive position assists and works with the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager to perform necessary repairs and preventive maintenance throughout the entire property. Each community location has designated office hours where this position must attend to ensure effective community operations.

Responsibilities

• Property Appearance/Upkeep: Keep the property neat, clean, and well-maintained. Conduct daily exterior and interior inspections to ensure compliance.
• Appliance Maintenance: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair minor failures in air conditioning and heating units. Address minor electrical and plumbing issues.
• Make Ready: Bring units to market-ready condition according to company standards. May require some painting.
• Laundry Room: Maintain laundry rooms in accordance with company guidelines.
• Pool Maintenance (if applicable): Complete daily chemical inspections, maintenance, and cleaning to meet city codes and company standards.
• Customer Service: Ensure property meets and exceeds resident satisfaction standards and be available for on-call emergencies (e.g., snow removal).
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Essential Mental Alertness Requirements

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• High levels of cognitive function and judgment
• No impairment from causes affecting ability to safely and competently perform duties
• Prompt and appropriate responses to operating conditions
• Able to maintain focus and concentration
• Careful attention to sudden changes and emergency situations
• Positive attitude towards safety

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Pool certification preferred; HVAC certification and boiler certification if applicable.
• Experience: One year maintenance experience in residential properties.
• Physical & Cognitive: Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 110 pounds. Occasional squatting, reaching, stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, and balancing.
• If driving for company business: Valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, company insurance coverage, reliable transportation, ability to be insured at standard rates, and proof of personal auto liability insurance.