Maintenance Technician - Sarasota, FL

RangeWater Real Estate•Sarasota, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical work to ensure the interior and exterior of buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The role includes responding to resident maintenance requests, preparing vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins, maintaining property equipment and supplies, documenting work, and supporting property inspections and safety programs. The position is scheduled for 40 hours during a regular work week. Hours and work environment may vary by state and location. The role involves frequent exposure to outdoor elements, and requires availability for scheduled weekends and a flexible schedule that may include calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Routine local travel and occasional non-local business travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current valid driver's license.
EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling, plus certifications required by applicable state and local jurisdictions.
Ability to work scheduled weekends and perform essential job functions unaccompanied.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include taking calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 50 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, and squat, and intermittently sit and perform keyboard work.
Communication and delivery skills, with the ability to connect with people at all levels.
Proficiency with internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs for reporting.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and work peacefully with coworkers and residents.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of apartment maintenance experience or equivalent.
Strong proficiency in property management software, preferably Entrata, Yardi, and/or One Site.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned resident service work orders within 24 to 48 hours, diagnose problems, and make repairs in accordance with policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Prepare vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins by performing pre-move-out inspections, creating maintenance punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Support cost-control efforts by repairing parts rather than replacing them when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Track materials and supplies taken from the maintenance shop, return unused items, and notify the maintenance supervisor of reordering needs.
Complete service-request documentation and other paperwork accurately and on time.
Periodically inspect contractors’ and vendors’ work to verify that materials and services meet required quality standards, scope, and specifications.
Follow safety and risk-management policies, attend routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
Provide respectful customer service to residents and others, answer questions, respond sensitively to complaints, and complete work orders efficiently and urgently.
Assist with routine and periodic in-person property inspections, identify safety and risk-management concerns, maintain the property in good repair, and communicate physical property needs to management.
Perform other duties as assigned.