Maintenance Technician

Pratum Companies•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for executing maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making repairs and ensuring service requests and repairs are made in a timely manner.

Requirements

Must be able to work a rotating on call 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
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

Nice To Haves

This position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.

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
Make-ready procedures: Paint, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures, repair or replace old faulty parts; checks locks, replace light bulbs.
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