Maintenance Technician

StoneCreek•Omaha, NE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

StoneCreek Communities, with over 20 years of experience and 10,000+ units, provides industry-leading management services to a diverse portfolio of multi-family assets. As a service-oriented company, we have built an organization based upon values that are carried out through all aspects of apartment operation and management services. The Maintenance Technician assists with general maintenance, repairs, apartment make-readies, preventative maintenance, and construction or rehabilitation projects at one or more apartment communities.

Requirements

Multi-family Maintenance experience-including HVAC, minimum 1 year
Must have the ability to be on-call (in a team rotation)
A proactive self-starter who possesses exceptional multi-tasking and communication skills, both oral and written.
Must be able to exercise sound judgment, prioritize tasks to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, exhibit a high degree of flexibility.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to handle evening and weekend emergency on-call duty bi-weekly.
Must be able to physically work on feet all day long and carry loads up to 75 lbs as well as use a ladder.
Must be able to traverse a variety of properties with stairs and in a variety of weather.

Nice To Haves

EPA Certification (Universal or Type I & II) preferred but not required
CPO preferred

Responsibilities

Completes assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.
Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.
Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts, when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.
Complies with StoneCreek’s safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property’s routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements, and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
May periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors and other service providers to verify the work; materials and services meet quality standards, scope and specifications as required.
Assists in conducting routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate concerns about the physical needs of the property to management.
Adhere to company policy in regard to completing emergency and non-emergency work orders.
Complete required monthly courses as outlined by StoneCreek.
Assist with and prepare for hazardous weather situations including but not limited to: snow and ice removal, fires, floods, freezes, downed trees.
Responsible for maintaining organization and cleanliness of work areas and maintenance shops.
Perform other duties as assigned.