Maintenance Technician

FREEMAN WEBB COMPANY REALTORS, LLC•Chattanooga, TN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the overall maintenance of the physical plant, working under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager. The position involves participating in various maintenance projects, performing electrical and plumbing repairs, replacing broken items like glass, tile, carpet, and fixtures, and conducting interior and exterior painting. It also includes carpentry work, assisting with custodial and grounds work, and repairing concrete, masonry, roofing, and fencing. The technician will train other staff, participate in a standby emergency schedule, manage stock control, assist with apartment inspections and refurbishing, and perform scheduled equipment maintenance. Regular inspections of units, buildings, and common areas are required, along with knowledge of utility cutoffs and supplier contracts. The company, Freeman Webb, offers a fulfilling career in property management, emphasizing teamwork, a supportive work environment, and valuing employee opinions. They provide competitive benefits, promote work-life balance, and focus on internal promotion, professional development, and consistent training. Freeman Webb has been recognized as a Top Workplace in multiple cities.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Prior maintenance experience or experience in related field
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Must be able to read and write English
Basic understanding of math
Valid driver's license
Insurable

Responsibilities

Participate in all types of maintenance projects.
Perform electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
Perform plumbing work such as cleaning stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies and locks.
Paint, interior and exterior.
Perform carpentry work such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors.
Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas and in vacancies when necessary.
Assist in grounds work when necessary, including grounds policing.
Repair concrete, masonry, roofing and fencing, when required.
Train other staff members.
Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage.
Be responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials.
Assist the resident manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections.
Be responsible for refurbishing of apartments prior to resident occupancy.
Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers recommendations and operating manuals.
Periodically inspect all units, buildings and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance as scheduled.
Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cutoffs, all apartment and fixture cutoffs, sewer clean-outs, and post a map of same.
Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked, and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.
Have knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services, goods and prices.
Assist in apartment follow-up inspections.
Maintain adequate stock of supplies and materials, assure workshop/storage areas are organized, clean and safe.
Concern for work-safety programs.
Willingness to pitch in and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance; i.e. janitorial, custodial, gardening, etc.
Ability to assist the resident manager in any area where needed.