Property Maintenance Technician

Megan Properties Management•Willis, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring all service requests are completed promptly, prioritizing health and safety. This role involves diagnosing and performing routine maintenance and repairs, documenting all work, and proactively identifying potential issues to maintain the property's physical condition. The technician will also assist in keeping the grounds neat, respond to after-hours emergencies, and conduct regular property inspections. Key duties include assisting the Property Manager with improvement projects, unit inspections, ordering supplies within budget, maintaining shop organization, and preparing vacant units for move-in. The role also involves monitoring contractors, assessing physical property aspects, and completing work orders for apartments and amenities. Essential functions include performing daily activities, communicating effectively with management, promoting positive resident relations, contributing to a high level of service, completing special projects, having reliable transportation, and passing a background check.

Requirements

General maintenance experience to include, but not limited to, knowledge of appliance repair, light carpentry, plumbing/electrical knowledge, and drywall/painting.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot maintenance issues and repairs.
Comprehensive knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
Physically able to perform maintenance duties as required.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

HVAC repair experience (if licensed)

Responsibilities

Assure all service requests are completed in a timely manner while prioritizing health and safety request first.
Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repair in a timely and professional manner.
Accurately document work performed on the service request form.
Identify potential issues and liabilities and communicate findings with the Property Manager to carry out a proactive maintenance approach, while keeping the site(s) in the best possible physical condition.
Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
Ability to flex work schedule to accommodate after hour and weekend emergencies in a timely manner.
Perform regular site inspections of exterior and interior of property to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and management standards.
Assist Property Manager in identifying improvement projects and on-going maintenance needs.
Accompany Property Manager during interior unit inspections to inspect interior for any maintenance issues, to replace HVAC filters, and to perform a check of all fire and safety items such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, firestops, and any additional furnished equipment.
Order materials, supplies, parts, and equipment in coordination with the Property Manager, and while adhering to the site’s annual budget.
Maintain shop appearance to standards to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory.
Assess vacant units and restore the unit to make ready condition.
Coordinate status of vacant units with the Property Manager.
Monitor independent contractors to ensure work is being completed as directed.
Assess all physical aspects of the site on a routine basis to include, but not limited to, HVAC systems, windows, siding, roofs, exterior lighting, water leaks, and breezeways.
Track and complete work orders on occupied and vacant apartments, and amenities.
Perform timely repairs including electrical, plumbing, HVAC (if licensed), carpentry, sheet rocking, painting, lighting, etc.
Preparing apartments for tour/new resident move ins by conducting lock changes, move-out inspections, trash out, punch out, scheduling vendors where necessary.
Assist with property inspections such as semi-annual, fire safety, pest control, etc.
Must be able to perform day-to-day activities.
Communicates well with the Property Manager to carry out the objectives of efficient property operation.
Promote good public relations with residents, co-workes, company staff, and service providers through a great attitude and resident trust.
Contributes to a culture whereby Department is delivering the highest level of service to internal/external customers while adhering to Megan Properties Management Values.
Complete special projects as may be assigned.