Maintenance Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced vendor-relations knowledge and knowledge or experience in apartment and preventive maintenance, including appliances, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, painting, and drywall.
• Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English.
• Effective problem-solving, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must own and maintain a basic hand-tool inventory.
• Must be able to perform the stated physical activities, including lifting up to 50 pounds and operating equipment and tools daily.
• Must be available for on-call duty.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the property and support preventive maintenance programs, expense control, and safety-program compliance.
• Maintain high standards of resident service and help ensure the community is clean, safe, and well maintained.
• Handle maintenance requests as quickly and effectively as possible, completing them within 24 hours; order parts and communicate delays to the Property Manager and residents.
• Follow monthly preventive maintenance directives covering areas such as lighting, fire safety, pool/spa, life-safety hazards, and signage.
• Know the locations of utility shutoffs and sewer cleanouts and be familiar with the posted map.
• Assist with apartment move-in and move-out inspections and remain informed about the condition of vacant apartments.
• Recommend improvements to operations, performance, safety, service quality, working conditions, and equipment use.
• Perform on-call emergency service as required.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager with special maintenance projects, including preventive maintenance of building components and mechanical systems.
• Follow the company's Injury and Illness Prevention Policy and Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Policy.
• Maintain records and Material Safety Data sheets for hazardous materials and ensure employees know the listed precautions before use.
• Communicate maintenance problems and life-safety deficiencies to the Community Manager in a regular and timely manner.