Maintenance Technician

Pratum Companies•Baltimore, MD

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician will assist the Maintenance Supervisor on special maintenance projects, including preventative maintenance of building components and mechanicals. This role involves completing resident service requests promptly and performing make-ready procedures such as painting, appliance repair, plumbing, and electrical fixture work. The technician will also conduct regular inspections of grounds, buildings, and equipment to ensure appearance, cleanliness, and proper functioning, and will respond to emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocols. Additionally, the role includes inspecting alarm systems and performing snow removal as needed. The position requires a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth.

Requirements

Must be able to work a flexible schedule
Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other systems
Working knowledge and experience in general apartment maintenance and repair
Strong understanding or related experience to ensure the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure.
Experienced in operating a variety of equipment's and small hand tools
Working knowledge of repair to common appliances and devices
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
High school diploma, GED or Equivalent.
Ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.
A minimum of three years’ experience as a residential property management maintenance technician.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must be able to speak to tenants and maintain good working relations with other staff members, tenants, and supervisor as well as any contract laborers working on the property.
Basic computer/Internet knowledge
Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities, push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth though career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Responsibilities

Assist the Maintenance Supervisor on special maintenance projects, which may include preventative maintenance of building components and/or mechanicals
Complete resident service requests in a timely fashion
Perform make-ready procedures: Paint, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures, repair or replace old faulty parts; checks locks, replace light bulbs.
Perform preventative maintenance: Make regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment: checks for appearance and cleanliness, checks for structural cracks, excessive wear; and faulty parts.
Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocol
Inspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedule repairs when needed
Perform snow removal as required
Perform other duties as assigned