Maintenance Technician-$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

ResidentialONE•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the overall maintenance of the physical property under the daily direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, if applicable, and/or Supervisor. The role includes completing maintenance projects, service requests, apartment refurbishing, inspections, preventative maintenance, custodial and grounds work, and upkeep of equipment, buildings, units, and common areas. The technician is also responsible for tools and inventory, accurate maintenance records, vendor coordination, and compliance with safety requirements. Other duties may be assigned, except duties prohibited by law based on licensure requirements. The technician must respond to every phone call during scheduled on-call shifts, including calls received at any time of day. On-call work may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and snow removal or emergencies may require overtime. In a catastrophic event, all maintenance technicians are expected to report to the property to assist the on-call technician. Examples of emergencies include power outages, main-line backups, clogged toilets, leaks, fires, loss of heat or, in some cases, air conditioning, locked front doors, and other life, health, or safety issues identified by management or applicable codes. Compensation is $23.00–$28.00. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The employer lists 401(k), matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, EAP, supplemental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and tuition assistance.

Requirements

Maintenance experience in multifamily housing or experience in a related field.
On-call availability, including evening, weekend, and/or holiday coverage.
Ability to continuously stand or walk.
Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently and up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with contract work hours, Safety Standards Acts, OSHA, the Department of Labor and Licensing, and applicable federal and state safety standards is highly desirable.
Formal training or experience in one or more of the following areas: carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, or HVAC.
HVAC certification is preferred but not required.
CFC Universal Certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Participate in maintenance projects and perform light electrical and plumbing repairs, as well as repairs to property fixtures, appliances, glass, flooring, locks, drywall, and other building components.
Paint interiors, exteriors, and apartments; prepare and repair drywall; remove wallpaper and replace drywall or sheetrock when necessary.
Perform carpentry work, including fitting doors, freeing windows, building or replacing shelves, refinishing floors, and installing cabinets, vanities, trim, and moldings.
Assist with custodial duties in common areas and perform grounds work, including trash removal, lawn care, landscaping, and snow and ice removal.
Repair concrete, masonry, roofs, and fencing when required.
Train or assist other employees with property needs and maintain responsibility for inventory, tools, and maintenance materials.
Assist management with scheduling apartment inspections and complete apartment refurbishing before resident occupancy.
Participate in apartment move-in and move-out inspections.
Maintain accurate records for preventative maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventory, and purchase orders.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect units, buildings, common areas, storage areas, and entrances; complete repairs and janitorial assistance as required; and maintain adequate lighting and security.
Know the locations of water and gas meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sprinkler systems, and sewer clean-outs, and post a map of these locations.
Prepare make-ready units for leasing and complete work orders within applicable metrics and time frames.
Respond to service requests involving appliances, boilers, hood fans, plumbing, heating, electrical work, painting, drywall, flooring, and other property systems, subject to licensure restrictions.
Install or remove appliances as assigned and perform property work such as gutter, downspout, siding, road sign, road line, and pothole repairs.
Detect and promptly report gas leaks; do not cut water, drain, sewer, gas, or propane lines.
Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly maintenance shop; address potential fire hazards; and maintain accurate records of parts, availability, and vendor prices.
Monitor and coordinate with company-approved outside vendors according to schedules arranged through property managers.
Meet safety requirements and communicate safety requirements to management.
Respond to all calls during scheduled on-call shifts and report to the property during catastrophic events when expected.
Perform other assigned duties that are not prohibited by law or licensing requirements.