Maintenance Technician - Full Time

IDP Properties•Pelham, GA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Property Manager and is responsible for the prompt and efficient performance of all assigned tasks. This role requires a willingness to accept and follow directions, a working knowledge of HVAC systems, various appliances, electricity, plumbing, and carpentry. The technician must also possess their own maintenance tools and maintain a valid driver's license. A professional image and attitude are essential, along with the ability to observe the condition of the apartment complex, including buildings, grounds, and tenant units, and perform necessary maintenance, repairs, and improvements as directed.

Requirements

Must be able to report to work at regularly scheduled work hours.
Must be able to 'walk' the property on a regular and as-needed basis.
Must have the physical capability to walk all around the property (including stairs), lift heavy items, and otherwise perform a variety of physical tasks.
Working knowledge of HVAC systems, various appliances, stoves, dishwashers, disposals, and refrigerators.
Some familiarity with electricity, plumbing, and carpentry.
Must have maintenance tools.
Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Must maintain a professional image and attitude.
Must be able to accept and follow directions.
Must be able to think and work safely.
Must strictly observe company policy concerning service requests, Budget Control sheets, and Purchase Order policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Some familiarity with electricity, plumbing, and carpentry.

Responsibilities

Observe the condition of the apartment complex including buildings, grounds, tenant units, and all other facilities.
Perform the maintenance/ repair/ improvement of the same as directed by the Property Manager.
Maintain a valid driver's license.
Maintain a professional image and attitude in keeping with the objectives of the company and the resident's welfare.
Reporting to the Property Manager each morning, and as requested, for work assignments.
Advising the Property Manager of maintenance problems and of programs designed to solve them.
Satisfying service requests promptly (within twenty-four hours) and efficiently. If unusual circumstances make this impossible, the resident must be informed of the reasons for the delay.
Informing the Property Manager of needed parts and supplies.
Making recommendations to the Property Manager for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services.
Maintaining an inventory of frequently used parts and replacement items and ordering to re-stock inventory on the first of each month by amounts and items approved by the Property Manager.
Meeting daily with the Property Manager and giving daily written reports of work completed, including all service requests and inspections sheets.
Leaving notices in resident's apartments which state reasons for entrance and an explanation of any work performed.
Performing make-ready tasks in turnover units as directed.
Keeping a permanent record of the service requests received.
Observing the condition of any occupied apartment entered and reporting unusual circumstances to the Property Manager; for example, uncleanliness, size, and several pets, the appearance of floors, appliances, walls, light fixtures, etc.
Overseeing the maintenance of exterior lighting, gutters, down-spouts, roofs and flashing, roadways, walks, swimming pools, laundry facilities, recreation areas, buildings, and grounds.
Knowing the location of all water, gas, and power turnoffs, clean-out traps, fire hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
Having available the telephone numbers of the police, ambulance service, fire department, power, gas, and water companies.
Establishing and executing a regular preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning of furnaces and A/C coils, oiling motors and circulating pumps, exterior painting, changing of filters, replacing of light bulbs in public areas, maintaining swimming pool and pump rooms, and the water heating equipment, boiler rooms and chiller equipment.
Knowing the current condition of all vacancies.
Keeping an accurate and up-to-date inventory of tools and supplies.
Stripping any discarded appliances or equipment of any usable parts.
Recording the serial numbers of appliances in each apartment.
Maintaining a clean, orderly, secure workshop.
Assuming on-call duty as assigned.
Attending all instructional classes conducted by the Property Manager.
Picking up any trash observed on the property while performing normal duties.
Policing of the property and dumpster areas morning, evening, and on weekends.
Thinking and working safely.
Strictly observing company policy concerning service requests, Budget Control sheets, and Purchase Order policies and procedures.
If applicable, prepare for a government program and/or lender sponsored physical inspections such as MORs and REACs.
Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Property Manager or other supervisors.