Entry Level Maintenance and Cleaning

The Goodman Group, LLC•Largo, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician I at Imperial Palms Apartments, you will maintain and improve the overall appearance of the property while providing responsive, caring service to residents. The role includes diagnosing and repairing maintenance issues, preparing apartments for occupancy, maintaining grounds and common areas, and helping achieve occupancy and financial goals. The employer is willing to train the right person, and the job uses software that requires comfort with technology such as iPads; the software can translate into multiple languages. This position involves general apartment maintenance and cleaning, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, appliance, and exterior repairs; preventive maintenance and recordkeeping; equipment and inventory management; snow and ice removal; and resident interaction. Employees must follow Fair Housing requirements, OSHA standards, company safety policies, and the community’s Platinum Service® principles. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of prior general maintenance experience, or a combination of education and experience.
Comfort using technology such as iPads and the employer’s software system.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions.
Ability to read and follow safety instructions for cleaning supplies.
Regular attendance, reliability, and punctuality during regularly scheduled hours.
Ability to work nights and weekends upon request, overtime as needed, and on an on-call basis.
Availability on the first and last days of the month for apartment turns.
Strong customer service skills.
Good organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to attend and pass company-paid certification courses, such as pool operator, boiler license, and EPA certification courses.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week and on any day, including weekends and holidays, as necessary.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather, including inclement weather, and respond to emergency callbacks.
Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, crawl, lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, talk, hear, walk, stand, use and handle objects with hands, and reach with hands and arms.
Vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to read, write, and communicate with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Diagnose property maintenance problems, make repairs, track completed work, and perform necessary follow-up to meet company standards and applicable laws.
Prepare unoccupied apartments for occupancy through repairs, painting, cleaning, and other necessary activities.
Assist the property manager and other team members with special projects or requests.
Perform maintenance duties that support occupancy goals and a quality living experience for residents.
Complete maintenance service requests, document their status, and ensure appropriate follow-through.
Perform electrical repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, and outlets; install ceiling fans and indoor and outdoor light fixtures.
Perform plumbing work, including clearing stoppages, repairing or replacing fittings, faucets, and toilets, and completing minor re-piping and copper-pipe soldering.
Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, and locks.
Perform carpentry repairs, including repairing or replacing doors, windows, closet doors, and building shelves.
Repair concrete steps, stoops, patios, fencing, and signage when needed.
Paint and decorate apartments and hallways as directed by management.
Complete apartment make-ready procedures for move-ins within established turnover timeframes.
Maintain grounds and common areas, including lighting, snow removal, trash removal, and vehicle maintenance.
Remove snow and ice using snow blowers, shovels, salt, and picks as needed.
Replace apartment unit locks as necessary, including locks on recently unoccupied units, outside doors, and outbuildings.
Support financial goals through productivity and cost awareness while maintaining quality.
Control materials and use maintenance equipment efficiently.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and operating manuals, including boilers, hot water heaters, lawn equipment, and vehicles.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, inventories, invoices, and service requests.
Periodically inspect occupied and unoccupied apartments, buildings, and common areas, and perform repairs and other necessary duties.
Attend and participate in required or requested training seminars.
Keep shop and storage areas neat, orderly, and in working condition.
Interact positively with residents and contribute to resident satisfaction, cleanliness, and community curb appeal.
Represent the community professionally and with integrity; comply with Fair Housing laws and OSHA and company safety policies.
Work on an on-call basis and be available on the first and last days of the month for apartment turns.
Perform other duties as assigned.