Maintenance Technician - Bell South Lamar

Bell Partners • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the cleanliness and daily upkeep of the community’s property, buildings, and grounds. The role works under the direction of the Community Manager and/or Maintenance Manager and supports maintenance teams with light work in vacant units and other work orders or punch lists. Maintenance Assistants do not take on-call duties. The position requires regular attendance and punctuality and adherence to safety and OSHA requirements.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of groundskeeping experience in a multifamily environment.
• At least 2 years of landscaping experience.
• Understanding of and alignment with Bell Core Values.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, climb, and lift up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work with mechanical and electrical equipment and hazardous materials.
• Comfort working at heights and moving heavy objects.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC/EPA certifications may be required in some communities, depending on staffing levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grounds of the assigned property.
• Maintain cleanliness outside buildings and in the surrounding grounds.
• Keep a uniform landscaped appearance by removing debris from around buildings, common areas, and breezeways.
• Clean building gutters.
• Plant and tend flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs; trim and mow lawns; apply fertilizer and insecticides; and use pest-control equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance of tools and equipment, including lubrication, sharpening, replacing broken handles, simple adjustments, and repairs.
• Clean and remove trash.
• Perform pool maintenance duties when required.
• Shovel snow and spread salt on public passageways when necessary.
• Clean vacated apartments completely and on schedule as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Clean common areas daily.
• Keep amenities clean and orderly, including the fitness facility, bathrooms, laundry facilities, business center, offices, and clubhouse.
• Assist the maintenance team with vacant units or light work orders and punch lists, including painting and moving appliances.
• Follow all safety and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth.
• Total rewards benefits package.
• Family health insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Vacation, personal days, and sick time.
• Customized training programs.
• Associate referral bonus plan.
• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
• A culture that empowers associates to make a difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED