Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M1)

University of Maryland•Laurel, MD

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced M1 act as an assistant to our Service Manager. The ideal candidate possesses broad expertise across all fields of property maintenance, with a strong focus on HVAC systems, boilers, and water heaters. This role involves participating in an on-call rotation. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, their own reliable vehicle, and a full set of tools. A 50% housing discount is available. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We're seeking a Service Technician with whatever-it-takes approach to join our team! In this full-time role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the physical Asset of the community meet both the company standards and applicable laws. As technician, you'll be diagnosing problems and making repairs. You will provide hands on and trouble-shooting in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, dry walling, exterior structure, tiling, masonry and appliances.

Requirements

Superb customer service skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to keep neat and accurate records
Capacity to understand and follow directions
Competence with technology
Knowledge of current occupational hazards
Safety consciousness
Understanding of basic mathematical and measurement principles
Ability to lift 80 pounds to the shoulder and carry
Working knowledge of boiler room components
Ability to effectively and efficiently complete the following functions: HVAC
Type II CFC License or higher
Seven years of experience in maintenance related field(s)
Completion off all basic maintenance classes and on-the-job training within one year of hire date
Candidates must have a valid driver's license
Candidates must have their own reliable vehicle
Candidates must have a full set of tools

Responsibilities

Address, follow up and document service requests
Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies
Diagnose HVAC problems and repair or replace components, as needed
Perform preventive maintenance on fan coil and convector HVAC units
Complete additional preventive maintenance inspections as scheduled
Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled
Make repairs to grounds and drainage
Ensure all work and documentation comply with internal quality control standards
Maintain personal supply of tools as designated by SMC's Tool Checklist
Address emergency maintenance as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
Contribute to community and company engagement efforts
Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain a complete HVAC unit and all of its components
Perform electrical repairs on gas-fired furnaces, water heaters, fan coil, and convector units
Understand refrigeration cycle and proper charging methods
Safely complete work on 277 Volts -- 200 Amps not connected to a main bus
Unclog drains of all types
Repair and replace all plumbing and trim fixtures and their components
Repair and replace drain, waste, and vent piping of all material
Repair and replace electric water heaters and gas waters heater up to 199,999 BTU
Repair and replace domestic water pipes up to three inches, including valves
Repair and replace wood cabinets, counter tops and vanities
Caulk doors, windows and floors
Repair and replace interior and exterior doors, and hardware
Install stair treads
Install patio door rollers, locks, Charlie bars, security pins and patio screen rollers
Install thresholds
Repair and replace floor tile, sheet vinyl and wood floors
Repair and replace wooden trim and vinyl cove base, chair Rail, quarter round and crown molding
Repair and replace underlayment and sub-floor
Repair and replace wood framing members
Remove and replace grout and caulking
Repair and replace ceramic tiles on walls and floors
Repair and replace drywall
Install bathroom fixtures
Properly address moisture-damaged materials