Maintenance Technician - The Scottie

About the role

This position performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the physical aspects of the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet the Company’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.
• Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.
• Affords support to cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.
• Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
• Serves as a point of contact for contractors, vendors, and other service providers to ensure work meets quality standards, scope, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Must have EPA certifications Type 1 and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling (Certified Service Technicians).
• Must have all certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions (all Service Technicians).
• Must have valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property depending on the property size, if applicable.

Skills

• Strong mechanical and technical skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to building systems and equipment.
• Proficiency in using maintenance software and tools.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Generous Paid Time off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.