Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

University Partners•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of responsibilities, including work orders, grounds and common area clean up and maintenance, and maintaining good resident relations.

Requirements

Working knowledge of electric, plumbing, HVAC and basic construction.
A general mechanical aptitude combined with a willingness and desire to learn.
Professional demeanor resulting from previous maintenance experience
Good communication and listening skills
Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others
Organized and detail-oriented
Effective time management skills
Able to follow directions from a supervisor
Must have own tools
Able to climb and work from ladders and the ability to lift and carry heavy loads
Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires
Able to be “on call” weekends and after hours
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

Certified HVAC as required.

Responsibilities

Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractors.
Completing all routine service requests within 24 hours at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.
Ensuring the clean condition of the community at all times.
Spot cleaning the model and vacant units on a daily basis.
Inspect all grounds and ensure cleanliness.
Install Vendor Lock on unit within 24 hours of receiving keys from resident.
Communicate any vendor make-ready issues to Maintenance Supervisor.
Ensure that Maintenance Supervisor has walked unit and has approved all work to be done prior to start.
Complete a turnkey checklist for each unit as work is completed. Obtain Maintenance Supervisor signature on form once work is finalized.
Complete workorders as directed. Ensure 24-hour response
Change out vendor lock for newly keyed lock once a unit has been leased and move-in is scheduled.
Provide on call coverage during non business hours
Enforce trash standards on property
At the direction of Maintenance Supervisor , log and maintain pool chemicals daily, according to local code.
Review Preventative Maintenance Calendar on monthly basis. At the Direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, perform following duties on a monthly basis: Car Checks Breezeway Inspections Safety and Trip Hazard Inspections
Replace filters on a quarterly basis and inspect units for mold and other problems during filter installs.
Ensure proper equipment is kept in inventory. Assist in the verification of inventory as directed.