Service Technician/Apartment Maintenance - West Hyattsville, MD

Kay Apartment Communities•Hyattsville, MD

10d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Join Kay Apartment Communities’ service team at its 665-unit apartment community in West Hyattsville, Maryland. The service department maintains the physical integrity of the properties and is committed to exceptional customer service and a comfortable living experience for residents. The Service Technician reports to the Community Manager and is under the supervision of the Service Manager/Supervisor or Engineer.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of apartment maintenance experience, including plumbing, electrical work, appliances, carpentry, and minor HVAC work.
Experience with apartment turnovers.
Adhere to safe work practices.
Ability to work independently and professionally.
Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
Able to work on-call and respond to emergency calls within 30 minutes; able to work extended hours when needed, including after hours and weekends.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must have own hand tools.
Pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

HVAC and CFC certifications preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively with residents, guests, visitors, and staff while following company policies and Fair Housing laws.
Complete property maintenance work, service requests, apartment turnovers, building inspections, and preventative maintenance as requested.
Service, repair, replace, and install stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, disposals, fixtures, toilets, sinks, vanities, faucets, diverters, drains, electrical circuits, receptacles, switches, fuses, light fixtures, ceiling fans, countertops, cabinets, and other carpentry items.
Work on window screens and blinds, interior and exterior doors, and vinyl and ceramic floor coverings.
Complete service and repair requests safely, promptly, and professionally.
Prepare apartments for move-in according to the specified schedule.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks as required by the community.
Maintain company-owned equipment in good working condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.