Service Technician 1

Position Summary

As Service Technician 1, you are a multi-faceted maintenance professional responsible for preparing vacant apartments for occupancy and providing quality service to residents and the community. Each day, you will perform tasks such as painting, drywall repairs, and maintenance repairs, and increase the asset value and integrity of the community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare all vacant apartments for occupancy including painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs
• Perform basic system repairs on electrical, plumbing, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.
• Learn to distinguish when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, as well as knowledge and ability to identify correct paint sheen and color
• Perform repairs on plank, vinyl and carpet flooring
• Perform service requests for residents daily and timely with moderate supervision and assistance
• Perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.
• Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance as assigned
• Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs as required by city ordinances, when applicable
• Perform daily grounds maintenance, including trash removal, pet waste disposal, maintaining pet waste stations, sweeping walkways, and snow removal, where applicable
• Participate in property improvements and preventive maintenance scheduled tasks, promptly
• Utilize Weidner issued cell phone and specified apps as part of your daily role
• Use personal vehicle to go between properties as assigned during work hours
• Take part in the on-call rotation, as scheduled
• Accompany vendors to vacant and/or occupied units, as needed
• Maintain supplies and equipment
• Ensure common areas and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner’s quality standards
• Communicate with Service Manager / Maintenance Supervisor / Community Director and other teammates regularly and effectively
• 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

• 1 + years maintenance experience required
• 1 + years of painting and drywall repairs preferred
• Solid mechanical aptitude required
• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds/36.3 kilograms, climb ladders and climb multiple flights of stairs at a time
• Able to use appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 pounds/90.7 kilograms
• 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
• EPA certification 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
• Experience 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 overtime as requested
• 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