Maintenance Technician

Fortis Property Management•Myrtle Beach, SC

16d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor in areas of the assigned Community. This role contributes to the team by assisting in achieving budgeted maintenance expenses, advising the Maintenance Supervisor on stock levels, maintaining the physical condition of the community, ensuring timely completion of work orders, providing same-day service, walking the community daily to note needed repairs, knowing all utility shut-offs, communicating daily with the Maintenance Supervisor, producing 5-day turns on vacant units, assuming emergency on-call duty, assisting in the maintenance shop, and performing other duties as needed. The role also involves providing superior customer service, completing work orders to ensure customer satisfaction, maintaining a professional image, attending training, and adhering to all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures, including Fair Housing, ADA, OSHA, and EPA regulations.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Some Vocational/Technical school and/or college
2 years prior property maintenance experience or related field
EPA Certification required
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, and pool care
Must have own tools
Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a multifamily lease-up phase strongly preferred
CPO Certification preferred
Property management software (Yardi, PO Purchase System) preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in achieving budgeted maintenance expenses
Assist in the achievement of the annual budget plan
Advise the Maintenance Supervisor as to stock levels of supplies and equipment
Maintain the physical condition of the community, including the condition of vacation apartments
Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of maintenance problems and solutions
Ensure all work orders are completed in a timely fashion
Provide same day services on work orders
Walk the community daily noting needed repairs
Knowledge of all utility cut offs
Daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor to discuss progress, follow-up, or complications regarding maintenance activities
Produce 5 day turns on vacant units
Assume emergency on-call duty status as scheduled
Assist in the maintenance of the maintenance shop
Provide superior customer service
Complete all work orders and ensure the highest quality of customer satisfaction
Maintain a professional image and attitude
Attend instructional training classes as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor
Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures
Knowledge of and adherence to Fair Housing policies and procedures
Knowledge of and adherence to ADA, OSHA, and EPA policies and procedures