MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Woodside Oaks/Circle Creek

Royal American Companies•Homestead, FL

3d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preserving and maintaining the property, working under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager. The role requires compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies, strong attendance and communication, professionalism, and the ability to build lasting business relationships. The technician performs preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, unit preparation, groundskeeping, and custodial work, and may assist other team members with tasks beyond routine maintenance. The role includes local travel as needed and participation in an emergency standby schedule covering evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position is full-time (30 or more hours per week), based at Woodside Oaks in Homestead, Florida, with a salary of $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience preferred.
Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot them.
Ability to read, understand, and follow handwritten or printed service requests and instructions; provide written responses and complete reports according to company procedures.
Ability to understand manuals, procedures, warning labels, and directional labeling.
Ability to work under time constraints and complete tasks within a reasonable timeframe.
Possess and have experience using tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, residents, and vendors.
Government-issued state ID, or a valid driver's license if required by management based on location, property, or business needs.
Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and move large appliances using a hand truck.
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, hand-held drills, and circular saws.
Ability to safely ascend and descend ladders unassisted and access all areas of the property, including multilevel structures, regardless of grounds or weather conditions.
Ability to tolerate exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, sometimes frequently or for extended periods.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability preferred.
Previous maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies; complete required safety training and hazard assessments, and use appropriate safety equipment.
Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
Participate in an emergency standby schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect apartment units, buildings, and common areas and perform repairs and janitorial assistance.
Maintain the property's grounds according to the procedures manual.
Provide training to employees or colleagues from other communities as needed.
Communicate verbally and in writing with the supervisor at least twice daily; report unusual or extraordinary circumstances involving the property, coworkers, or residents.
Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.
Monitor maintenance-related contractual obligations and inform the Community Manager of vendor non-compliance incidents.
Troubleshoot HVAC systems and repair components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors; do not work on Freon-system components unless properly certified, and never vent Freon into the atmosphere.
Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and that adequate lighting is maintained.
Perform light electrical repairs, light plumbing work, and repairs or replacement of glass, tile, screens, draperies, locks, doors, windows, shelves, and floors.
Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy, including painting, cleaning appliances, and vacuuming.
Perform 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.
Travel locally and independently to conduct regular property business.
Accept other tasks and responsibilities as needed, including work not strictly related to repair and maintenance.