Maintenance Technician

What We Offer
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• On-call for after-hours emergencies
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; 401(k) with employer match
• Time Off: Paid vacation and 15 paid company holidays
Key Responsibilities
• Inspects property and equipment daily to determine need and extent of service, equipment required, type and number of operation and maintenance personnel needed.
• Respond to service requests on a first in, first out, (except in the case of an emergency) and in accordance with Fair Housing guidelines. Document to accurately describe work done, parts used, disposition and time spent.
• Implementation and supervision of Preventative Maintenance program.
• Review and update quarterly, semi-annual and annual preventative maintenance schedule to include changing HVAC filters, fire detector batteries, other types of safety devices, cleaning gutters, and inspecting for leaks.
• Completes and submits a monthly property safety inspection report to the Resident Manager.
• Assist with turnover of apartments as requested by Resident Manager to include duties such as maintenance, repair, or renovation and obtains bids for additional work from outside contractors.
• Directs contracted projects to verify adherence to specifications.
• Purchases and maintain records of building and maintenance supplies, machinery, equipment, and furniture.
• Utilize safety equipment as applicable (i.e. back support devices, eye protection, gloves, masks, etc.)
• Compiles records of labor and material cost for operating building and issues cost reports to owner or managing agents.
• Assembles and analyzes contract bids and submits bids and recommendations to superiors for action.
• Respond to emergency calls, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Overtime may be required.
• Provide emergency on-call services on a rotating basis with other maintenance staff. Overtime may be required.
• If you are unavailable for emergency calls at any time due to vacation or any other personal reason, it is required that you plan with the Service Technician at a sister property to be on call for you, and to notify your Supervisor and the Manager of the sister property of the arrangement.
• Support office staff in efforts of safety and security of the property.
• Keep Maintenance Shop neat and organized. Maintain company tools, equipment, and other items in a satisfactory condition.
• Meet and be personable and professional with community residents.
• Effectively assess a situation which may require assistance or specialized equipment and respond appropriately in serious or emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively with Property Manager daily to ensure all objectives are met and property is up to company standards.
• Communicate with Property Manager regarding suppliers or vendors to ensure safe and efficient operation of property maintenance.
• Trouble-shoot and diagnose and correct heating and air conditioning, and appliances problems.
• Must be able to diagnose and repair equipment or appliances, which are not clearly seen or reached under counters, on ceiling etc.
• Re-key locks and cut keys.
• Repair electrical and plumbing problems.
• Provide carpentry and sheet rock repairs.
• Fix problems with cleanliness of property, including trash and hallways.
• Assist in monitoring maintenance, inventory, parts, cleaning supplies, and placing replacement orders.
• Can use power machinery properly and safely.
• Driving to local areas when necessary.
• Keep cellular telephone on at all times during working hours and while on call