Maintenance Technician - Full Time

IDP Properties•Albany, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Property Manager and is responsible for promptly and efficiently completing assigned maintenance tasks, maintaining and improving the property, and continually developing maintenance skills. The role requires regular attendance during scheduled work hours and the ability to walk throughout the property, including stairs, lift heavy items, and perform a variety of physical tasks. Candidates should have working knowledge of HVAC systems and appliances, some familiarity with electricity, plumbing, and carpentry, and their own maintenance tools. The technician observes and maintains apartment buildings, grounds, tenant units, and other facilities; completes repairs, service requests, and make-ready work; and follows directions and company procedures. The position includes maintaining inventories and records, communicating maintenance needs and progress to the Property Manager, supporting preventive maintenance and inspections, and keeping the property, workshop, and dumpster areas orderly. The technician must maintain a professional attitude, work safely, and take on-call duty as assigned. Scheduled hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no changes without supervisor approval; work hours are set by the District Manager.

Requirements

Maintain a valid driver's license.
Working knowledge of HVAC systems and appliances, including stoves, dishwashers, disposals, and refrigerators.
Some familiarity with electricity, plumbing, and carpentry.
Have maintenance tools.
Ability to walk throughout the property, including stairs, lift heavy items, and perform a variety of physical tasks.
Ability and willingness to report during regularly scheduled work hours and follow directions from others.
Work hours are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; changes require supervisor approval.

Responsibilities

Observe the condition of buildings, grounds, tenant units, and other facilities, and perform maintenance, repairs, and improvements as directed by the Property Manager.
Report to the Property Manager each morning and as requested for work assignments; meet daily and provide written reports of completed work, service requests, and inspection sheets.
Advise the Property Manager of maintenance problems and potential solutions, needed parts and supplies, and recommendations for purchasing supplies, equipment, and services.
Complete resident service requests promptly, within 24 hours when possible, and inform residents of reasons for delays.
Maintain an inventory of frequently used parts and replacement items, restock monthly as approved, and keep accurate, up-to-date inventories of tools and supplies.
Leave notices in residents' apartments explaining the reason for entry and work performed.
Perform make-ready tasks in turnover units as directed and maintain a permanent record of service requests.
Observe occupied apartments during entry and report unusual circumstances to the Property Manager.
Oversee maintenance of exterior lighting, gutters, downspouts, roofs and flashing, roadways, walks, swimming pools, laundry facilities, recreation areas, buildings, and grounds.
Know the locations of utility shutoffs, clean-out traps, fire hydrants, and fire extinguishers, and have emergency-service and utility-company phone numbers available.
Establish and carry out preventive maintenance schedules for furnaces, air-conditioning coils, motors, pumps, filters, public-area lighting, pools and pump rooms, water-heating equipment, boiler rooms, and chiller equipment.
Know the current condition of all vacancies, strip discarded appliances or equipment for usable parts, and record apartment appliance serial numbers.
Maintain a clean, orderly, secure workshop and pick up trash observed while performing regular duties.
Police the property and dumpster areas in the morning, evening, and on weekends.
Assume on-call duty as assigned and attend instructional classes conducted by the Property Manager.
Prepare, if applicable, for government- or lender-sponsored physical inspections such as MORs and REACs.
Follow company policies for service requests, Budget Control sheets, and purchase orders, and work safely.
Perform other duties assigned by the Property Manager or other supervisors.