About The Position
The Maintenance Tech I is principally responsible for maintaining and repairing the interior and exterior of buildings, systems, and fixtures within an apartment complex. The work includes heating and air conditioning, carpentry, electrical systems, windows, flooring, walls, doors, plumbing, and appliances. The role performs repairs, make-ready maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, supply inventory and ordering, and resident service requests, while incorporating customer service into daily duties. The position reports to the Property Manager and participates in an on-call rotation for emergency duty as required.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalency.
- Appropriate EPA certification is required.
- Minimum three years of work experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair or a similar function.
- Minimum three years of experience supervising a maintenance team.
- Thorough knowledge of equipment, machinery, and building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, and ability to perform minor repairs on those systems.
- 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 work indoors and outdoors, travel between sites, and work around noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and varying weather and temperatures.
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements; climb ladders to unusual heights; lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy weights; and verbally exchange information.
Responsibilities
- Repair minor electrical problems, including switches, receptacles, fixtures, and high-voltage problems from 110 to 220 volts.
- Perform minor carpentry and sheetrock repairs, patch drywall, repair subfloors and cabinets, and address minor plumbing problems.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct minor appliance failures, including issues with dishwasher motors, garbage disposals, ice makers, stove elements, and thermocouples.
- Monitor maintenance and cleaning supply inventory and facilitate accurate replacement orders.
- Perform necessary 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 service requests.
- Travel to suppliers to pick up parcels and supplies as directed.
- Incorporate customer service into all job duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Participate in the on-call rotation for emergency duty as required.
Benefits
- $500 tool allowance, paid in quarterly increments of $125.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
