Maintenance Technician

Fortis Property Management • Panama City, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor in areas of the assigned Community. The role involves contributing to the community's goal of effectively and efficiently leasing the property, while also promoting excellence in resident care and service. This position works alongside a team of leasing agents, maintenance technicians, groundskeepers, and a maintenance supervisor, all under the direction of the property/community manager.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 2 years prior property maintenance experience or related field
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, and pool care
• Must have own tools
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Some Vocational/Technical school and/or college
• EPA Certification preferred
• CPO Certification preferred
• property management software (Yardi, PO Purchase System) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving budgeted maintenance expenses
• Assist in the achievement of the annual budget plan
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor as to stock levels of supplies and equipment
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of maintenance problems and solutions
• Ensure all work orders are completed in a timely fashion
• Provide same day services on work orders
• Walk the community daily noting needed repairs
• Knowledge of all utility cut offs
• Daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor to discuss progress, follow-up, or complications regarding maintenance activities
• Produce 5 day turns on vacant units
• Assume emergency on-call duty status as scheduled
• Assist in the maintenance of the maintenance shop
• Provide superior customer service
• Complete all work orders and ensure the highest quality of customer satisfaction
• Maintain a professional image and attitude
• Attend instructional training classes as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and adherence to Fair Housing policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and adherence to ADA, OSHA, and EPA policies and procedures

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Referral Program
• Rent Discounts (where applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED