Maintenance Tech II (15th Street Apartments)

Full Circle Communities•Dubuque, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech II maintains the physical integrity of 15th Street Apartments and helps ensure a safe, secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This hands-on role performs daily maintenance operations, unit turnovers, and prompt responses to property emergencies. The position also represents the organization through reliable service, safe environmental conditions, and a commitment to resident satisfaction. Typical operating hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with specific property needs determined by the supervisor. The position typically requires on-call availability for maintenance and property emergencies according to the scheduling roster, including evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-time maintenance experience or experience in a related field.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
Working knowledge of residential multifamily maintenance functions.
Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting trades.
Experience with hand tools and power tools.
Thorough understanding of water and gas cutoffs, fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts.
Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, appliance repair, drywall, painting, and general carpentry.
Strong customer service skills and experience working directly with residents.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the day.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to talk and hear while performing job duties.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of full-time maintenance experience or experience in a related field.
Trade certification or technical training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related field.
EPA Section 608 Certification.
Experience with affordable housing, senior housing, or supportive housing communities.
Experience using computerized maintenance management or work order systems.

Responsibilities

Complete property work orders safely and promptly according to company protocols.
Trash out vacant units within 48 hours and prepare units for occupancy according to protocol.
Maintain units in make-ready status and service residential appliances, plumbing fixtures, and electrical fixtures.
Re-key apartments and assist with move-in and move-out inspections.
Conduct daily building walk-downs to monitor the physical condition of the property.
Maintain grounds and building interiors and exteriors in a decent, safe, and sanitary manner, including common-area custodial work and grounds work as needed.
Maintain property curb appeal and perform internal and external maintenance to support resident comfort and security.
Promote a safety-first attitude among the maintenance team and residents.
Identify and immediately report unsafe conditions, including sidewalk trip hazards, broken steps, inoperable smoke detectors, and gas leaks.
Store chemicals properly and keep Maintenance Data Sheets accessible.
Follow protective-equipment safety guidelines and conduct work in accordance with OSHA and ADA laws.
Participate in the standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Maintain an inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies and advise leadership of needed items.
Maintain an accurate daily record through the timekeeping system and check and respond to work email daily.
Assist site leadership with interviewing potential maintenance team members.
Attend company meetings when requested, follow management directives, and complete required compliance training on time.