Maintenance Technician- The Flats at Wheaton Station

About the role

The Flats at Wheaton Station Apartments in Wheaton, MD is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician. We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 401K with a company match, and company-paid life insurance. Additionally, we provide tuition reimbursement and apartment rental discounts for staff. The ideal candidate should have 1+ years of property maintenance experience and possess certifications such as HVAC, CPO, and CAMT.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate with residents on pending items or the status of service requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain a safe and secure living environment by ensuring immediate correction of unsafe conditions.
• Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests, expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work in progress, etc.
• Ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed on schedule.
• Rake, sweep, shovel, and salt property grounds as needed.
• Change locks and keys as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent maintenance-related fieldwork.
• Ability to interact professionally and efficiently with prospects, residents, staff, and management.
• Hands-on experience within basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems (heat pump experience a plus), swimming pools, landscaping, and cleaning.
• Applicants must furnish their own tools and have transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) preferred.
• CFC/EPA approved certification (or willing to obtain within 45 days of hire).
• Must be familiar with and adhere to all OSHA guidelines to ensure the protection of themselves and their team.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Achieve Fair Housing certification prior to interaction with prospects or residents.
• Must be willing to obtain the CAMT if requested by management.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements include being able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, walk between buildings and on roofs, stoop, kneel, and bend as well as have hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to all OSHA guidelines to ensure the protection of themselves and their team.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Achieve Fair Housing certification prior to interaction with prospects or residents.
• Must be willing to obtain the CAMT if requested by management.

Skills

• Basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems (heat pump experience a plus).
• Swimming pools, landscaping, and cleaning.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• OSHA compliance.
• Fair Housing certification.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity
• Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $24-$26.

Schedule

40+ hours a week, evenings, weekends, and on-call hours are required as circumstances warrant.

Company Information

Inland Residential Real Estate Services, Inc. (an entity within The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.) is a full-service professional property management firm specializing in the management of multi-family housing properties nationwide. Building relationships is at the heart of everything we do. Our communities feature a variety of styles to meet your needs with updated appliances and finishes and resort-like clubhouses with community rooms, pools, and gathering areas. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes. We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening is performed on all new hires, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.