Building Maintenance Technician

MMS Group • Baton Rouge, LA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

MMS Group is seeking an experienced Building Maintenance Technician for a residential property located in Baton Rouge, LA. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance operations related to apartment home upkeep and unit turns.

Requirements

• Three+ years of residential multifamily property management/apartment maintenance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
• Valid driver’s license
• Fire Safety certification
• Possession of basic tools needed to perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Physical aspects of the job may require heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, balancing, and carrying.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Able to work in a challenging environment with minimal direction.
• Solution-based thinking skills are highly valued.
• Ability to work independently, organize tasks, multitask, manage time, and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Great customer service skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residential apartment homes and other areas on the property, including building exteriors, interiors, and public areas, regularly.
• Perform small appliance, plumbing, electrical, and other repairs in residential apartments and other areas of the property.
• Install tile and laminate flooring.
• Take part in the on-call rotation schedule, responding to emergency calls according to the company's policy on after-hour emergency calls.
• Manage the turnover of empty apartment units, including repairs (e.g., sheetrock, taping, sanding, painting, and fixing doors, windows, light fixtures, etc.).
• Perform other duties as outlined in the job description.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 2 weeks PTO in the first year, increasing with tenure.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available after 60 days of employment.
• Up to $3K per calendar year Health Reimbursement Account.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Company-paid certifications and licensing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED