Maintenance Technician (Part-Time) | The Fountains Apartments

CSM Careers•West Des Moines, IA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing the overall maintenance and repair of a residential property including interior and exterior grounds and equipment. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of quality to ensure resident satisfaction, executing and documenting the preventive maintenance program, and maintaining property appearance and curb appeal. The technician will complete work orders and turnover maintenance needs in a timely manner, respond to emergency calls, and manage maintenance equipment, supplies, and budgets responsibly. Ensuring resident satisfaction through courteous and timely responses, teamwork, and adherence to safety and company standards is paramount. The role may also involve attending community activities, conducting property inspections, and assisting in disaster situations. Adherence to company policies, attendance, grooming, and work rules is expected.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
2+ years of maintenance experience is preferred.
Attention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in a fast paced environment.
General computer experience preferred.
Current and valid driver’s license with safe driving record required.

Nice To Haves

CPO, HVAC, EPA certification is desired, or the ability to obtain certification based on property requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide overall maintenance and repair of a residential property including interior and exterior grounds and equipment.
Maintain the overall condition and cleanliness of the maintenance shop and residential property.
Execute and document the preventive maintenance program for resident units, common areas, hallways, garages, grounds, pool, clubhouse, and equipment.
Maintain property appearance, snow removal (including shoveling, salting, sanding, and ice removal), and upkeep/curb appeal.
Complete work orders and turnover maintenance needs on a timely basis.
Provide quick response to emergency after-hour calls as necessary.
Responsible for proper use and safeguarding of all maintenance equipment and supplies, and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste.
Follow procurement guidelines and applies good business judgment when purchasing supplies.
Maintain maintenance budget and adhere to purchase card guidelines.
Maintain accountability for all necessary inventory, supplies, tools and equipment.
Ensure resident satisfaction by adhering to maintenance service and loss-prevention standards including preventative maintenance.
Ensure that residents’ needs are responded to in a courteous, friendly and timely manner.
Work as a team player in meeting resident needs, and actively contribute to the efforts of other areas when necessary.
May be required to attend residential community activities after normal business hours as requested by the Community Manager.
Mitigate risk by conducting routine inspections of community property and grounds, to maintain standards per CSM, local, state and federal regulations including AWAIR program.
Operate all equipment following safe and proper procedures.
Follow all CSM procedures for resident/associate incidents.
Be knowledgeable of property emergency procedures.
Be available to assist as needed in any natural/catastrophic disaster.
Ensure a clean and safe work environment, and follow all CSM procedures for resident/employee incidents.
Produce required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties.
Adhere to CSM attendance policy, grooming/appearance/dress code standards, and general work rules and department procedures.
Attend all required meetings.
Adhere to all CSM Standard Operating Procedures and Fair Housing laws.