Regional Service Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare apartments for occupancy including but not limited to: painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs
• Independently perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.
• Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc.
• Distinguish when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, as well as knowledge and ability to identify correct paint sheen and color
• Perform and complete service requests for residents daily and timely with minimum supervision or assistance
• Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs as required by city ordinances, when applicable
• Perform daily grounds maintenance of the property including picking up and disposing of all trash, pet defecation removal, maintain pet waste stations, and sweeping walkways
• Participate in property improvements and preventive maintenance scheduled tasks, promptly
• Must take part in the on-call rotation, as scheduled/needed
• Ensure market ready apartments, common areas and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner’s quality standards
• Afford assistance to team with distributing resident correspondence and notices while maintaining privacy of confidential and sensitive information
• Accompany vendors to vacant and/or occupied units, as needed
• Monitor supplies and maintain equipment
• Must utilize Weidner issued cell phone and specified apps as part of your daily role
• Must use personal vehicle to go between properties as assigned during work hours
• Willing and able to help any maintenance or service team as needed
• Set the standard and participate in a positive team environment through teamwork, communication and excellence in service
• Demonstrate independence and adaptability while supporting multiple locations, consistently modeling accountability, professionalism, and integrity
• Ensure maintenance shop/custodial area is clean, organized, and professionally presentable at all times
• Follow all company key logging and storing procedures
• Regular and effective communication with Regional Maintenance Director, Regional Director, Area Director and onsite leaders such as Community Director/Community Service Manager/Community Maintenance Supervisor
• Promote safety and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazards that cause workplace injury and illness
• Inspect, respond to, and follow up with safety issues, accidents, liabilities and emergency situations immediately

Qualifications

• 3-5 years maintenance experience required
• 3-5 years of painting and drywall repairs required
• High degree of mechanical aptitude required
• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds/36.3 kg, climb ladders and climb multiple flights of stairs at a time
• Able to use appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 pounds/90.7 kg
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to be on feet constantly for entire work shift, if applicable
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, swimming pool maintenance, appliances, building systems, irrigation systems, and HVAC systems
• HVAC, CPO, EPA certification desired
• Industry designations, CAMT desired
• Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basis
• Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text
• Experienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Yardi and Paycom experience preferred; Willing and able to learn new software programs
• Follow Weidner’s Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all Weidner policies and procedures as well as all Fair Housing, local, state/province, and federal laws
• Prompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code / uniform & maintain professional appearance at all times
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently
• Able to work outside of normal scheduled hours as needed
• Willing and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed
• Working knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organized
• Must agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing
• Must have access to personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation, at all times
• Driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance must be valid and unexpired at all times and match the country in which associate will work