Service Technician

About the Role

Beztak, a national Real Estate Development, Construction, and Property Management company, is seeking a Service Technician to join our team. This position ensures the property, grounds, and equipment are safe, orderly, and visibly appealing.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and cares for equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Completes emergency repairs to prevent damage or deterioration.
• Prepares vacant units for move-in, including carpet cleaning, apartment cleaning, and interior painting with limited use of outside contractors.
• Documents replacement of appliances, carpet, vinyl, water heaters, condensers, etc., and tracks systems repairs, apartment painting, refrigerator coil cleaning, and other major repairs.
• Performs daily pool/spa inspections (in season) to ensure proper water chemistry, cleanliness, and needed repairs or improvements.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on central and/or individual air conditioning units as authorized or directed by Supervisor.
• Notes building deficiencies or needs to Supervisor in writing.
• Adheres to established policies related to fair housing.
• Maintains confidentiality of co-workers, management, owners, past and current residents, vendors, and all outside contacts.
• Assists other Service Technician(s) and Groundskeeper(s) in the maintenance and cleanliness of common areas.
• Schedules and contracts vendors to perform apartment turnover services as appropriate.
• Assists with building repairs, snow removal, or groundskeeping to provide residents with a clean and well-maintained living environment.
• Completes service requests in a timely and accurate manner, with thorough completion notes documented.
• Operates a company vehicle or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.
• Works in a high-pressure environment, interacting with difficult customers/vendors, handling urgent matters, resolving conflicts, and demonstrating effective interpersonal skills.

Personal Qualities

• Flexible, innovative, and demonstrates the ability to lead and manage.
• High integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or related Vocational Training and/or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year experience in a similar field required.
• HVAC knowledge and EPA certification preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking with occasional climbing stairs, bending over, or reaching overhead.
• Pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, including occupied and unoccupied apartment units, maintenance shops, and common areas.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow is common. May occasionally be exposed to extreme conditions, including high heat, humidity, freezing temperatures, and heavy rain while performing outdoor tasks.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, debris, cleaning agents, paint fumes, construction or repair-related odors, and other airborne particles.
• Occasional exposure to grounds maintenance chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and ice melt.
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels from tools, machinery, and equipment.
• May involve working in confined spaces, heights, and areas with limited ventilation.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, masks, and hearing protection may be required.
• Periodic confinement to a vehicle for work-related purposes.

Benefits

• 401(k) with an employer match for every dollar contributed, up to 6% of eligible compensation.
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to paid company holidays and a “Float” Holiday.
• Life Insurance, provided at no cost to the employee.
• Five medical plan options – several including a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential services for counseling, pet care, financial services, vacation planning, and more.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.