MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Chelsea Park/Stone Ridge

Royal American Companies•Calhoun, GA

3d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preserving and maintaining the property under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager. The role requires compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies, accurate maintenance records, effective communication, professionalism, and the ability to build lasting business relationships. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, inspects and repairs apartment units and common areas, maintains grounds and amenities, and prepares vacant units for occupancy. The role also includes custodial duties and providing training to employees or colleagues from other communities as needed. Employees must not perform work on Freon-system components unless properly certified, and Freon must never be vented into the atmosphere. The position is full-time, with day, night, weekend, and on-call shifts, and local travel as needed for business.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience preferred.
Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot them.
Ability to read and follow handwritten or printed service requests, manuals, instructions, labels, and other materials; provide written responses and complete reports.
Ability to work within time constraints and complete tasks in 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 valid driver’s license if required by management based on location, property, or business needs.
Ability to 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, handheld drills, and circular saws.
Ability to safely climb ladders unassisted and access all areas of the property, including multilevel structures, in varying ground and weather conditions.
Ability to tolerate normal exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, possibly for long periods.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance experience.

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 the standby emergency 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 grounds according to the procedures manual and maintain and repair amenities such as pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment.
Train employees or colleagues from other communities as needed.
Communicate with the supervisor at least twice daily, report unusual or extraordinary circumstances, and keep the Community Manager informed of vendor contractual non-compliance incidents.
Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.
Keep storage areas and entrances locked and ensure areas have adequate lighting.
Troubleshoot HVAC systems and repair components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors; do not perform Freon-system repairs unless properly certified, and never vent Freon.
Perform light electrical repairs, light plumbing work, and repairs to glass, tile, screens, draperies, locks, doors, windows, shelves, and floors.
Redecorate vacant units, including painting and cleaning, to prepare them for re-occupancy.
Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
Assist other team members and accept other tasks and responsibilities as needed.
Travel locally and independently to conduct regular property business.