MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS

Royal American Companies•Panama City, FL

1d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician, under the direct supervision of the District Maintenance Supervisor, Centralized Maintenance Division, is responsible for preserving and maintaining the property and ensuring the safety of maintenance personnel. The role requires adherence to OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures, strong attendance and communication, professionalism, and the ability to build lasting business relationships. The position is based in the Panama City, Florida area and may require local travel as needed for business. The technician maintains and repairs apartment units, buildings, grounds, equipment, and community amenities; completes preventive maintenance, inspections, work orders, and unit preparations; and keeps records in accordance with company procedures. Duties include light electrical and plumbing repairs, carpentry, painting, custodial work, and troubleshooting property HVAC systems. Repairs involving Freon-system components or Freon recovery or addition are prohibited unless the technician is properly certified; Freon must never be vented into the atmosphere. The role also includes supervising and scheduling subordinate maintenance personnel, training employees when appropriate, participating in an emergency standby schedule, reporting unusual circumstances and vendor non-compliance, and maintaining a professional appearance. The technician must be able to work across the property in varied weather and ground conditions, use tools and equipment safely, and complete assignments within a reasonable time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA certification or ability to obtain it within the first 90 days of hire or promotion.
Some formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, and air conditioning.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written service requests, manuals, procedures, warning labels, and other printed materials; provide written responses and reports.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to work under time constraints and complete assigned tasks in a reasonable amount of time.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, potentially for extended periods.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to safely move large appliances using a hand truck.
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools, including handheld drills and circular saws.
Ability to safely ascend and descend various types of ladders without assistance.
Ability to tolerate normal levels of caustic chemicals and pest-control chemicals.
Awareness of work-safety requirements relevant to the position.
Ability to provide and use tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance, with experience using specific tools and equipment.
Excellent attendance, communication skills, professionalism, and ability to build business relationships.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures; complete required safety training and hazard assessments before beginning tasks.
Use appropriate safety equipment when exposed to mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, weather, or electrical hazards.
Maintain knowledge of property maintenance requirements and ensure repairs comply with local building codes, permitting, and regulations.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
Participate in a standby emergency schedule, including evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect apartment units, buildings, and common areas regularly and complete repairs and janitorial tasks.
Maintain grounds according to the procedures manual.
Supervise and schedule subordinate maintenance personnel and service requests while following maintenance priorities.
Train subordinate employees or colleagues from other communities when appropriate.
Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances involving the property, co-workers, or residents.
Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.
Monitor maintenance-related contractual obligations and inform the District Maintenance Supervisor of vendor non-compliance.
Troubleshoot property HVAC systems and repair components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contractors, while observing restrictions on Freon-system work.
Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and that areas have adequate lighting.
Perform light electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
Perform light plumbing tasks, including clearing stoppages and replacing fittings.
Repair or replace broken glass, tile, screens, draperies, and locks.
Perform carpentry work, including fitting doors, freeing windows, building or replacing shelves, and refinishing floors.
Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy by painting, cleaning appliances, vacuuming, and completing related tasks.
Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, and window cleaning.
Maintain and repair amenities such as pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment where applicable.
Assist other team members as needed and accept other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Travel locally for regular property business.
Safely access all areas of the property and communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, and vendors.