Maintenance Technician

Fortis Property Management • Nashville, TN

13d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor in areas of the assigned Community. The Maintenance Technician assists in the community's goal to effectively and efficiently lease the property, while also promoting excellence in resident care and service. They work alongside a team of leasing agents, maintenance technicians, groundskeepers, and a maintenance supervisor, all under the direction of the property/community manager. The role involves achieving budgeted maintenance expenses, assisting in the annual budget plan, advising the Maintenance Supervisor on stock levels and the physical condition of the community, and ensuring timely completion of work orders, including same-day service. The technician is expected to produce 5-day turns on vacant units, assume emergency on-call duty, and assist in maintaining the maintenance shop. Additionally, the role requires providing superior customer service, completing work orders with high quality, maintaining a professional image, attending training, and adhering to all company policies and procedures, including Fair Housing, ADA, OSHA, and EPA regulations.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Some Vocational/Technical school and/or college
• 2 years prior property maintenance experience or related field
• EPA Certification Required

Nice To Haves

• CPO Certification preferred
• Prior new construction lease-up maintenance experience a plus
• General property operations
• Pool care
• Appliance Repair
• Electrical
• Plumbing

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

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