Maintenance Technician

HSL Asset Management•Peoria, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep and physical integrity of our apartments and the community itself ensuring a safe, secure and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The ideal candidate for our apartment Maintenance Technician position must be a helpful, hard worker and safety-focused multi-tasker who demonstrates qualities including optimism, self-motivation, compassion, organizational skills, and trustworthiness.

Requirements

Basic set of tools (i.e. screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
Essential safety equipment
Wearing goggles, masks, or gloves when working with specific equipment or undertaking maintenance-related tasks
Ability to communicate with other maintenance staff, technicians, community staff, vendors, and residents to understand and diagnose needed repairs and related work
Electrical and plumbing (including water lines)
A/C and heating systems
Appliances (when applicable)
Water irrigation systems
Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings
Tile, carpet, flooring
Roofing, gutters, fasteners
Interior/exterior lights
Fireplaces
Ceiling fans
Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable)
Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors
Boiler, gas, and electric
Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks
Security systems (where applicable)
Ceiling leaks
Walls
Pool areas, tile, Jacuzzi, pool
Furniture
40-hour flexible work week
On-call on a rotating basis and for emergencies
Weekly schedule - Weekends are required
High school diploma / GED or Accredited Vocational School Certificate education or equivalent experience
Position requires at least one year experience in apartment or building maintenance, property maintenance, construction trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.), and/or related fields
Background and pre-employment drug screening will be required
Reliable transportation for use in business related tasks/duties as assigned, including a Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

Bilingual language skills (i.e. Spanish) not required, but is a plus
EPA Certified for Refrigerant preferred, or willingness to obtain certification (paid by HSL) within 180 days of hire

Responsibilities

Constantly be aware of the physical condition of their assigned community and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions by proactively diagnosing and performing minor and routine maintenance, and carrying out assigned duties in a safe manner as requested by their supervisor.
Assisting the Maintenance team in ensuring a safe environment, maintaining the continuity of essential services, performing ongoing facility maintenance, and completing necessary repairs on equipment in order to guarantee resident comfort and security.
Inspecting the physical condition of the community and immediately initiating action to correct unsafe conditions, broken items, apartment-related fixes, etc.
Diagnosing and performing minor and routine maintenance/repair community-wide and handling all work area clean up and safety related duties, as directed.
Assisting in keeping grounds neat and free of litter including raking, sweeping, shoveling, and moving or removing large items (i.e. appliances) as circumstances warrant
Scheduling and performing routine preventive maintenance and inspections on all appropriate areas, equipment, apartments, and tools
Understanding all maintenance-related aspects of the community including utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts, maintenance shops, storage areas, etc.
Knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials including solvents, flammables, caustics, and Freon
Inspecting, reporting on, and helping coordinate inventory needs and any/all apartment preparation, repairs, and services, assisting fellow staff as required to meet deadlines
Performing any additional duties assigned by their supervisor and assuming all maintenance responsibilities in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor

Benefits

Paid Training
$1,000 Sign on bonus
On-Call Bonus
$45-$50 Bonus compensation: community performance-based bonus eligibility, and referral bonuses
Competitive base pay: $17.00 to $21.00/hour (depending on experience)
Employee lease rental discounts of 20% (excludes Encantada and Flin branded properties)
Paid vacation, personal, and sick time that accrues from day one
Paid off-site and on-the-job training
Medical plans (subsidized by HSL)
Dental plans
Vision
Short-Term Disability
Company paid benefits include Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, Employee Assistance plan, and 401k retirement plan with 50% match up to 3% of income
Huge potential for career advancement