Maintenance Tech

Woodward Management Partners•Huntsville, AL

19d

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech is responsible for carrying out all phases of property maintenance under the direction of the Service Director, while working within the property's budget. The role performs maintenance duties to preserve and enhance the community, including repairs and improvements in occupied and vacant apartments. The Maintenance Tech works with the team to meet maintenance-quality standards set by Woodward Management Partners and the Community Director. The position requires professional and courteous interaction with residents, vendors, employees, and the public; compliance with applicable housing, accessibility, safety, and other regulations; and communication with the Community Director about issues affecting property operations. The Maintenance Tech helps control expenses, inspects the property, completes service requests, prepares vacant apartments, maintains exterior lighting and preventive maintenance schedules, responds to on-call emergencies, and helps keep grounds and common areas clean. The role may also assist with subcontractor management or perform subcontracted work within the employee's skill set.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
Ability to accommodate a rotating on-call schedule.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exert 50 pounds of force.
Ability to walk, squat, bend, balance, climb, kneel, crawl, and stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to use hands to grip power and hand tools.
HVAC knowledge.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

CPO license preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent Woodward Management Partners professionally and maintain a courteous attitude when interacting with residents, vendors, employees, and the public.
Help ensure compliance with Federal Fair Housing laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicable city, county, and state rules and regulations, OSHA standards, and company safety policies.
Communicate with the Community Director about issues that may adversely affect property operations or financial success.
Make daily decisions to control expenses within the approved operating budget.
Inspect the property daily to maintain curb appeal and identify safety issues.
Complete assigned maintenance tasks and service requests in a timely manner, generally within 24 to 48 hours pending parts orders.
Manage the inventory of ready apartments and turn vacant apartments in 3–5 business days to support leasing efforts.
Inspect property lighting to ensure exterior lights are operational.
Maintain a preventive maintenance schedule.
Perform on-call emergency service as required.
Help keep grounds and common areas free of trash and debris.
Assist the Service Director with subcontractor management or perform work normally assigned to subcontractors when within the employee's skill set.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Service Director and/or Community Director.