Maintenance Technician- Somerset

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies•Largo, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Somerset Apartments in Largo, FL has an opening for a full-time Maintenance Technician. The maintenance tech is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times, ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This includes general repairs to apartments, common areas, buildings, and grounds, vacant apartment preparation, trash removal, emergency repairs, cleaning, landscaping, ordering maintenance equipment, record keeping, accepting deliveries, and moving furniture and/or appliances.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent maintenance-related fieldwork.
Ability to interact professionally and efficiently with prospects, residents, staff, and management.
Hands-on experience within basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems (heat pump experience a plus), swimming pools, landscaping, and cleaning.
Applicants must furnish their own tools and have transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
Must have a CFC/EPA approved certification (or be willing to obtain within 45 days of hire).
Must be familiar with and adhere to all OSHA guidelines to ensure the protection of themselves and their team.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Achieve Fair Housing certification prior to interaction with prospects or residents.
Must have the ability to travel to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
The selected applicant will also be required to complete a drug and background screening.
Other duties as required.

Nice To Haves

HVAC certified
CPO certified preferred
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) preferred. Must be willing to obtain the CAMT if requested by management.

Responsibilities

Address resident service and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
Communicate with residents on any pending items or the status of service requests to ensure satisfaction.
Keep the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct unsafe conditions.
Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service request, expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work in progress, etc.
Ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed on schedule.
Rake, sweep, shovel, and salt property grounds as circumstances warrant.
Change locks and keys.
Other duties as assigned.