Property Maintenance Technician - Calexico, CA

About the role

The Property Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment for a student apartment community. Duties include but are not limited to general maintenance, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, on-call, budget and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversees communication efforts to residents regarding maintenance and facility issues and other community topics as needed.
• Develops and implements interior and exterior maintenance programs to ensure quality repairs.
• Manages monthly pest control efforts.
• Removes all trash and refuse from the building.
• Responds to all maintenance requests within 24 hours.
• Oversees all work performed by various contractors for renovations/repairs and inspects upon completion to ensure quality workmanship.
• Maintains work order system.
• Completes paint and drywall work when necessary.
• Affords assistance in project bid review and creation.
• Affords assistance in maintaining the grounds, building common areas, and exterior of the building.
• Performs general furniture repair, painting during non-turn periods, general plumbing, some appliance repair and minor electrical repairs.
• Coordination of scheduling of contractors and staff during the turn process.
• Affords oversight of damage inspections when units are vacated throughout the year.
• Maintains oversight of site staff and contractors for quality workmanship.
• Maintains inventory of tools and equipment.
• Organizes and secures all maintenance storage units, shop and maintenance office.
• Orders parts, appliances and furniture to ensure appropriate par levels are maintained.
• Conducts daily general site inspections and specific monthly inspections of the entire property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Supervision experience.
• 3-4 years’ experience in property maintenance, apartment maintenance, general maintenance / facilities management.
• Experience working with housing or facilities management.
• Experience with crisis management and on-call responsibilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to serve on-call rotation and respond to site within 30 minutes.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401K.

Pay

Hourly pay rate commensurate with experience.