Maintenance Technician

Kettler Enterprises•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KETTLER is hiring a Maintenance Technician at The Stevedore in Tampa, Florida. Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the technician performs general maintenance and repairs in apartments and buildings and responds to residents’ service requests. Compensation is $26.00 per hour. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and appliance issues; maintaining property systems and grounds; and preparing vacant apartments for market. The technician provides timely, respectful customer service and participates in an after-hours emergency maintenance rotation, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

At least 1 year of apartment, hotel, or facilities maintenance experience.
Intermediate knowledge of HVAC, appliance, electrical, and plumbing repair.
Valid driver’s license.
Must live within 30 minutes of the property.
Outstanding customer service and a focus on providing residents with timely, accurate responses.
Must have reliable personal transportation to get to work and respond to on-call emergencies.
Must carry a cell phone for on-call maintenance.
Ability to use a computer.
Good spoken and written English communication skills.
Ability to walk the grounds and apartments, climb stairs around the property, lift 60 pounds, climb ladders over 10 feet, and perform other general physical activities.

Nice To Haves

EPA/CFC Type I and II certifications are preferred; certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held.

Responsibilities

Handle multiple residential service requests daily.
Respond to resident maintenance requests involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and appliances; troubleshoot and repair or restore service within established quality and time standards.
Escalate problems to a supervisor or outside contractor when necessary.
Participate in maintenance projects.
Prepare vacant units for market-ready status through turnover repairs and improvements.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on property systems.
Perform general repairs to property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors.
Provide respectful customer service, answer resident questions, respond sensitively to complaints, and complete work orders efficiently and urgently.
Take calls for after-hours emergency maintenance, including nights and weekends, on a rotational basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.