A Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring that the physical aspects of the property meet the company’s established standards. This is done for safety, appearance and operational efficiency reasons and must fall within the budgeted financial goals. A Maintenance Technician participates in the diagnosis of problems and repair in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, dry walling,, exterior structural and appliance.
Maintenance Technician Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide expected and unexpected service to residents while maintaining the company’s investment.
- Troubleshoot service requests daily for residents prioritizing the service requests and ensuring they are completed in a timely manner.
- Prepare vacant units, as needed, for new residents ensuring that the unit meets the company’s standards/checklist.
- Review vendor bids and schedule vendors.
- Review contractor bids and schedule contractors.
- Track inventory and order supplies, code bills and manage budget.
- Inspect all aspects of property; grounds, building, vacant apartments, fire alarms, as part of preventive maintenance and curb appeal.
- Work with Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager to oversee capital improvement projects.
- Schedule and track service requests, providing assistance with service request issues; troubleshoot, when applicable.
- Be available for quick responses per Company policy.
- Rotational on-call is required
- Attend and participate in staff meetings as required or requested.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
Maintenance Supervisor Requirements & Skills
- Education Requirement: High School Diploma/GED equivalent
- Work Experience: minimum 2 - 3 years of prior maintenance technician experience required
- License/Certifications: HVAC certification required. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
- Providing own tools is required.
- Administrative Skills – ability to interpret Company policies and procedures, track inventory and bids, answer phones.
- Analytical Skills – ability to read blue prints, ability to troubleshoot service request problems and consider alternative methods/ materials if the necessary are unavailable.
- Communication/Language Skills – ability to read and comprehend warning labels and service requests, ability to effectively communicate with residents and other property staff.
- Coordinating Skills – ability to prioritize projects, service requests and other tasks, ability to maintain records and schedule tasks for Service Technicians, ability to handle unforeseen circumstances.
- Computer Skills – Outlook, One-Site (if assigned to payables).
- Creative Skills – ability to find the most efficient way to complete a task, continuously look for ways to retain residents and improve the property.
- Manual Skills – Changing locks, cleaning, snow removal, groundskeeping, as needed.
- Maintenance Skills – plumbing, electric, HVAC, carpentry, appliance repair, painting, drywall, pool.
- Mathematical Skills – ability to manage budget, ability to calculate pricing and discounts, ability to calculate square footage and read proper measurements.
- Other Skills – confidentiality, customer service, decision-making, initiative, patience, professionalism, teamwork.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Experience:
- Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- EPA Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person