Maintenance Tech I - $500 Tool Allowance (HVAC certified required)

GCHP•Gulfport, MS

12d

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech I is responsible for maintaining and repairing the interior and exterior of buildings, systems, and fixtures within an apartment complex. Work includes heating and air conditioning, general carpentry, electrical systems, windows, flooring, walls, doors, plumbing, and appliances. The role also includes preventive maintenance, vacant-unit make-ready work, responding to resident service requests, and maintaining a safe property. The employee must be available for an on-call rotation for emergency duty and have dependable transportation, a valid driver’s license, smartphone technology, and proof of auto insurance. The work is performed indoors and outdoors, with travel between sites and exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and varying weather and temperatures. The position requires frequent physical activity, including walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, reaching, and lifting or moving moderate to heavy weight. A $500 tool allowance is paid in quarterly increments of $125.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalency.
Appropriate EPA certification is required.
At least three years of work experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair or a similar function.
Thorough knowledge of equipment, machinery, and building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, and ability to perform minor repairs on those systems.
At least three years of experience supervising a maintenance team.
Knowledge and skill in the safe use and maintenance of various hand tools.
Dependable transportation, a valid driver’s license, smartphone technology, and proof of auto insurance.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing to unusual heights on ladders and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderate to heavy weight.

Responsibilities

Repair minor electrical problems and high-voltage problems (110–220 volts).
Perform minor carpentry and sheetrock repairs, patch drywall holes, repair subfloors and cabinets, and address minor plumbing problems.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct minor appliance failures.
Monitor maintenance and cleaning supply inventory and facilitate accurate replacement orders.
Perform repairs and make-ready maintenance on vacant units.
Assist with painting interior units, the office clubhouse, laundry rooms, common areas, and occupied units as assigned.
Implement a routine preventive maintenance schedule for all systems.
Inspect the property continuously for safety hazards and correct them immediately or advise the supervisor of necessary action.
Complete resident work orders and requests for service.
Travel to suppliers to pick up parcels and supplies as directed.
Incorporate customer service into all job duties.
Be available for the on-call rotation as required for emergency duty.
Perform other duties as assigned.