Maintenance Technician - Sarasota, FL

RangeWater Real Estate•Sarasota, FL

17h

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical work to ensure the interior and exterior of buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The role includes responding to resident service requests, maintaining apartments and property areas, preparing vacant homes for leasing and move-in, and supporting safe and cost-effective property operations. The position is scheduled for 40 hours in a regular work week. Typical site operating hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., though hours may vary by location. The employee must be available for weekends when scheduled and for a flexible schedule that includes calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work includes frequent exposure to outdoor elements that may be unpleasant or hazardous.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current valid driver's license.
EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling, and all certifications required by state and local jurisdictions.
Ability to work weekends when scheduled and perform essential job functions unaccompanied.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes taking calls evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 50 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, and squat; intermittently sit and perform keyboard work.
Ability to work with frequent exposure to outdoor elements, including potentially unpleasant or hazardous temperatures, weather, odors, or landscaping.
Communication and delivery skills, with the ability to connect with people at all levels.
Proficiency with internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs for reporting purposes.
Strong proficiency in property management software.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of apartment maintenance experience or equivalent.
Experience with Entrata, Yardi, and/or One Site property management software.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned resident service work orders within 24 to 48 hours by diagnosing issues and making repairs in accordance with policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Complete the apartment make-ready process, including pre-move-out inspections, preparing punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Support cost-control programs by repairing rather than replacing parts when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Track maintenance-shop inventory, return unused items to their designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor when items need to be reordered.
Complete service-request documentation and other paperwork accurately and on time.
Periodically inspect work by contractors, vendors, and other service providers to verify quality, materials, and services meet applicable standards and specifications.
Follow safety and risk-management policies, attend routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
Provide respectful customer service to residents and others, answer questions, respond sensitively to maintenance complaints, and complete work orders efficiently and urgently.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk-management concerns, maintain the property, and communicate physical needs to management.
Perform other duties as assigned.