What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician Maintenance position at American Homes 4 Rent?
Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.
The Field Technician Maintenance performs a wide variety of duties including repairs, troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance at AMH properties. This position helps to preserve the functionality and condition of the homes while maintaining a clean and safe work environment and providing excellent customer service. This position frequently meets with vendors and tenants.
Responsibilities:
- Performs troubleshooting support for plumbing, garage door, irrigation and electrical issues: unclogs drains; repairs or replaces leaky drain traps, water lines, leaking fixtures and waste disposals; cleans and tests garage door sensors; replaces guide tracks; reprograms remotes; replaces breakers, light switches, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s), electrical outlets, light fixtures, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors; repairs or replaces sprinkler head leaks, valve stems and piping.
- Performs various home repairs: carpentry - replaces door and window trim, repairs stair hand rails, replaces doors and windows, repairs flooring; drywall - patch, texture, touch-up and paint; roofing - repairs to shingles, flashing and replaces underlayment with the use of a nail and or staple gun; fencing - replaces or repairs pickets, posts, sections and gates; removes debris and leaves from gutters; changes lightbulbs; replaces air filters; tightens towel racks; re-keys residences; adjusts doors and cabinet hinges; replaces faceplates.
- Ensures heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are operational; performs system tune-up; checks breakers; replaces capacitors; identifies system leaks; replaces fan motors and Freon; utilizes an HVAC testing package to test efficiency of the system.
- Maintains all equipment in a clean, orderly, and functional condition; ensures all work complies with applicable laws, regulations, safety practices and standards.
- Updates and completes mobile work orders received from the maintenance center; completes all work orders within the given timeframe to ensure tenant satisfaction.
Requirements:
- High School diploma/GED strongly preferred.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Universal EPA Certification or HVAC Type II Certification required in applicable states.
- 5 years of relative Residential/Property Maintenance or related experience required.
- Experince to include:
- Basic Hand Tool
- Power Tools
- General home maintenance and repair
- HVAC experience recommended.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
- Experience using an Apple iPad preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of occupational hazards and safety methods (OSHA) required.
- Technical training certification desire in plumbing, electrical and general maintenance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and problem-solving skills.
- Able to speak, read, and write in English.
Build your career with us:
At AMH, we know what it takes to feel at home. That’s not just our product; it’s also our culture. We work to maintain a people-first culture of trust, belonging, and inclusion, where our employees are empowered to collaborate and take initiative. If you’re ready to elevate your career, we hope you'll consider making your home with us. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out soon! To learn more about our workplace, please visit amh.com/careers.
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