Service Technician - 3rd & West

American Campus Communities•West Lafayette, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Technician is part of the property facilities maintenance team and reports to the Service Manager or Senior Service Manager. The role performs maintenance tasks and work orders, supports preventative maintenance, and helps keep the property safe, clean, and well-maintained for residents. The position also assists with property turns, vendor coordination, inspections, equipment upkeep, and general property care. Opportunities may be available to gain certifications and develop facilities maintenance skills through on-the-job training or support for nearby properties. The role is based at 3rd & West in West Lafayette, Indiana, and is full-time at $20.87 per hour. It includes an after-hours on-call rotation and availability to respond and prepare for inclement weather situations, as applicable. The work takes place in a professional environment with usually moderate noise. The position involves regular standing, walking, talking, hearing, handling objects, and reaching; occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Requirements

Experience in residential facilities maintenance.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Availability for an after-hours on-call rotation and to respond and prepare for inclement weather situations, as applicable.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including regular standing, walking, talking, hearing, handling objects, and reaching, as well as occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in apartment maintenance or maintenance technician responsibilities, or a related field.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and cleanliness.
Ability to work independently while following established processes and safety standards.
Willingness to develop maintenance skills and grow within facilities maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

Perform work orders in a timely manner while ensuring quality and efficiency.
Close out work orders in the system, including using system tools for tracking.
Assist with the property turn process and coordinate with vendors for efficient execution.
Perform assigned preventative maintenance tasks to maintain property operations.
Inspect public areas and resident apartments to ensure maintenance standards are met and sustained.
Safely operate, maintain, and repair facility equipment in accordance with safety protocols and best practices.
Escort on-site vendors and facilitate their work as needed.
Maintain clean and orderly shop, storage, and back-of-house areas, keeping tools and supplies organized.
Assist with coordinating vendor services such as snow removal and landscaping.
Assist with curb appeal, trash collection, and cleaning as assigned.
Serve as an American Campus representative and liaison in all interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.