Apartment Service Technician
About The Position
Morguard is seeking an experienced Apartment Maintenance Technician who is HVAC or EPA certified to resolve work orders, complete preventative maintenance, and support day-to-day onsite operations. This role is crucial to the success of our Communities. The technician will assist residents with repairs within apartments and work alongside the Lead Maintenance Technician on routine maintenance and capital improvement projects. The position requires a strong work ethic, customer service skills, and a good foundation in general appliance repair, painting, plumbing, and landscaping. The work directly impacts the community and resident well-being.
Requirements
- HVAC or EPA Certified (Type I and Type II/EPA Universal Certification required).
- General knowledge or direct experience of plumbing, drywall repair, painting, carpentry, appliance repair, pressure cleaning, or minor electric troubleshooting and repair.
- Previous experience on a mid-rise apartment community, with experience in closing work orders and turning apartments being ideal.
- Valid Driver’s License & ability to respond to after hours or weekend emergencies.
- High school graduate; technical school preferred but not required.
- Dedication to company goals and values.
- Commitment to the success of each associate as a member of the team.
- Good communicator and listener with strong customer service skills.
- Ability to provide proof of a valid Driver's License in good standing for consideration of hire.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal/credit background check.
- Must participate in the On-Call Rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Technical school education is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Accurately assess the root cause of each work order and strive to close it out, improving residents' homes.
- Walk the property daily to identify and clear away any trash or debris.
- Turn around vacant apartment units and prepare them for new residents according to guidelines.
- Respond to assigned work orders or general maintenance requests in a timely manner.
- Communicate with the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager regarding progress or delays in work completion.
- Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor on special projects or property-wide routine maintenance.
- Stay in sync with the company’s and community’s operating and safety policies and procedures.
- Adhere to federal, state, and local laws pertaining to community operation and Fair Housing.
Benefits
- Employer Provided Medical Insurance Options
- Excellent culture that supports a work-life balance with time off for Summer Hours, Vacation, Personal, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Dollar for dollar matching 401k Savings Plan with immediate vesting
- Opportunity to live onsite within portfolio with our Employee Discount
- Quarterly bonuses - up to 5% of the annual salary
- Weekly On-Call Stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
