Service Technician II
Birge & Held · Fort Wayne, IN · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Celebrate Fair Housing, ADA, and FCRA compliance.
- Maintain a professional, courteous, and helpful demeanor with residents, team members, and vendors.
- Inspect buildings and common areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and visual appeal.
- Perform repairs and maintenance on HVAC units, mechanical and electrical equipment, plumbing fixtures, structural elements, and community grounds.
- Repair serviceable items such as appliances, plumbing, and electrical systems across B&H communities.
- Ensure unit turnovers are completed within five (5) working days unless otherwise directed by the Operations Manager.
- Complete assigned work orders promptly, requesting support and reporting any delays or issues.
- Provide daily updates on progress and coordinate tasks with operations staff and maintenance teams.
- Complete standard expectations including completion of work orders within 48 hours (excluding emergencies) and unit turns within seven working days, unless directed otherwise by the Operations Manager.
- Maintain community grounds to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
- Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned B&H portfolio.
- Provide assistance to other B&H assets as needed to drive broader company goals and operational success.
- Complete and submit required forms, reports, and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Participate in other related responsibilities as assigned by the Service Manager.
- Participate in the on-call rotation to respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies as needed.
Education, Experience, And Skills
- A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated success in apartment maintenance, construction, or a related field.
- EPA certification required for refrigerant handling, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
- HVAC certification, preferred.
- Above average oral communication skills.
- Experience in residential property maintenance is beneficial.
- Experience in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work demand.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to think logically to troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make sound business decisions.
- Ability to perform in all types of weather.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
What We Offer
- A generous paid time-off policy including up to 18 days of PTO per year.
- 8 hours of Volunteer Paid Time Off (PTO) each year.
- Paid parental leave and childbirth leave.
- Monthly commission opportunities and additional quarterly bonuses.
- Exclusive employee discounts at Birge & Held properties.
- Access to a wellness program.
- Competitive dental, vision, and comprehensive medical plans.
- A 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
- Automatic enrollment in the company paid basic life insurance policy with the opportunity to elect supplemental life insurance.
- Additional ancillary benefit options including Long-Term Disability (LTD), Short-Term Disability (STD), and Critical Illness Insurance.
- A monthly phone stipend of up to $50.