Portfolio Maintenance Technician
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Description
Equity Property Management, LLC is looking for a full-time Portfolio Maintenance Technician to support multiple apartment communities primarily located in the Indianapolis and Greenfield areas, with occasional support in Columbus, Indiana. This position is designed to provide additional maintenance support throughout the portfolio based on staffing levels, apartment turns, service needs, and other operational priorities. The Portfolio Maintenance Technician may work alongside an existing onsite maintenance team or temporarily serve as the primary maintenance resource at a community experiencing a staffing shortage.
The position will report to the Senior Regional Manager, with day-to-day work assignments and priorities directed by the onsite management team at the community being supported. We are looking for a motivated, dependable self-starter with broad general maintenance experience. Strong skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, drywall, painting, and apartment turns are preferred. After becoming familiar with a property's procedures and standards, this individual should be comfortable working independently and completing assigned work with limited supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs at assigned apartment communities.
- Complete resident service requests and maintenance work orders efficiently and professionally.
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair HVAC systems and components within the scope of the technician's training and EPA certification.
- Repair and maintain basic electrical systems, including switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, and other common apartment electrical components.
- Repair, install, and maintain plumbing fixtures and equipment, including water heaters, faucets, toilets, disposals, dishwashers, and related components.
- Perform apartment make-ready and turnover work, including drywall repair, painting and touch-up, trim work, appliance installation, minor carpentry, and general punch-list items.
- Repair and maintain building components, including doors, windows, fixtures, and other interior and exterior items as needed.
- Diagnose maintenance issues and identify necessary parts, materials, and equipment. Communicate those needs to onsite management and assist in identifying appropriate materials when needed.
- Provide additional support to onsite maintenance teams during staffing shortages, periods of increased workload, large turnover schedules, and special projects.
- When needed, independently provide maintenance coverage at a community experiencing a staffing shortage.
- Perform snow and ice removal as needed, including shoveling, application of ice melt, operation of snow blowers and spreaders, and operation of snow-plowing equipment when trained and authorized.
- Communicate effectively and maintain a professional manner when working with supervisors, coworkers, residents, vendors, and others inside and outside the organization.
- Work effectively as a member of different onsite teams and adapt to the needs and procedures of each assigned community.
- Perform all duties safely and follow company procedures regarding equipment, machinery, hazardous substances, and chemicals.
- Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned based on portfolio needs.
Required Qualifications
- Two or more years of multifamily maintenance experience preferred. Comparable residential, commercial, HVAC, facilities, or skilled-trade experience will also be considered.
- EPA Section 608 certification required. Universal certification is strongly preferred.
- Strong HVAC diagnostic and repair skills preferred.
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, drywall, painting, and general building maintenance.
- Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and work independently after becoming familiar with a property's systems, procedures, and standards.
- Ability to adapt to different communities, teams, and maintenance needs.
- Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required.
- Basic personal hand tools and HVAC gauges are required. Larger and specialty equipment will generally be provided at the assigned properties.
Travel
This is a portfolio-based position and does not have one permanent home property. The technician will primarily support a group of communities in the Indianapolis and Greenfield areas, with occasional travel to Columbus, Indiana, based on staffing and operational needs. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for eligible business travel in accordance with company policy.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand. The employee must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including electronic and diagnostic tools and recovery equipment. Manipulate cumbersome items like two stage snow blowers, carry and raise ladders, use appropriate force on countertop removal, using pry bars and sledgehammers, reach into ceilings and walls and apply force to shut off valves, remove sheetrock, etc. Individuals must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
Compensation
$25.00–$27.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, plus mileage reimbursement for eligible business travel.
Schedule
Regular schedule is generally 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Start and end times may occasionally be adjusted based on the location of the assigned property and operational needs. This position is not part of the regular maintenance on-call rotation. However, occasionally early morning, evening, weekend, emergency, or weather-related work may be required based on operational needs, including snow and ice removal.
Benefits
This is a full-time position. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Paid vacation/PTO
- Major medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible business travel
- 401K Match
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