Maintenance technician

Maintenance Technician

Job Description :

Bode is looking for a Maintenance Technician for the Tacoma / Edgewood area. We are seeking a sharp, creative employee with strong social skills and work ethic.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for diagnosing maintenance issues, making repairs, and completing maintenance requests in a timely manner.

The Maintenance Technician will also be responsible for maintaining the overall condition of the apartment community including the grounds and common areas and to provide a quality living environment for residents.

Successful Maintenance Technicians will be customer-service focused, possess a sense of urgency, and be responsive to resident and team member needs.

We are a small company that values our employees and wants someone who will work hard for us. The Maintenance team plays a big role in the success of each of our communities.

They are excellent at getting the repairs done no matter how big or small. They can assess the work to be done in a make-ready unit or handle a work order with ease.

Maintenance has a sharp eye for details and knows how to be proactive when handling preventative work. They can interact with resident requests and are involved in providing excellent service to each resident.

Each day is different, offering the ability to prioritize tasks, be creative, and use the initiative to problem solve. Each resident’s needs are different, and our maintenance superstars are there to make every member of our community feel appreciated.

With Bode, our Maintenance Technicians are the backbone of our company. The community that you will be handling, relies on your attention to detail and your ability to get the items handled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned :

• Performs maintenance duties including work orders and preventative maintenance activities, with minimal supervision consistent with company policies and procedures and direction from supervisor(s), completes documentation and necessary paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete manner to document and track maintenance activities
• Ensures apartments are ready for occupancy by performing various and as-needed electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and other miscellaneous maintenance and repairs necessary or directed
• Maintains grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up / emptying trash and debris, vacuuming, moping, pressure washing breezeways and commons areas, general cleaning as needed, and other areas as directed
• Repairs minor problems of buildings and foundations, including ceilings, walls, floors, basements, and all mechanical contents of the building
• Assists with unit turns, move-outs, apartment inspections, and work orders
• Applies knowledge of building operating systems such as HVAC, security and sprinkler systems, fire alarms, plumbing, heating, electrical, and any other related setups to perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, and / or repairs
• Complies with company standards and applicable laws including but not limited to; Fair Housing, OSHA, Landlord Tenant, Local Building Codes, OSHA, and EEOC.

Attends and participates in company safety meetings and required training and other safety-related laws and requirements, and reports accidents and incidents promptly to supervisor.

• Reports safety hazards, equipment, and customer concerns to the supervisor
• Responds quickly to emergency situations during work hours
• Follows established process for inventory of supplies and materials at the community, by tracking inventory used, returning unused inventory, and notifying supervisor about re-ordering needs.

Supports cost-saving initiatives by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible and not being wasteful with materials and supplies.

• Maintains high levels of customer service for prospects, residents, vendors, and associates
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Turning vacant apartments in the fastest, most cost-effective way, while maintaining quality workmanship
• Completing work orders in the fastest and most cost-effective way, while maintaining quality workmanship
• Assist with and / or schedule vendors
• Track and maintain supplies
• Obtain bids from outside vendors
• Ensure maintenance is completed and documented per the turn standards checklist
• Review completed work orders in AppFolio to ensure full completion to avoid a returning visit
• Continuously inspect all your properties for curb appeal, cleanliness, and maintenance needs, enter work orders for deficiencies, and ensure their completion
• Plan and conduct periodic inspections of all units and create follow-up plans to address findings
• Ensure you know the location of and understand the operation of all water, gas, and electrical shutoffs as well as fire safety equipment
• Keep track of, maintain, and securely store all property-owned and leased equipment, tools, materials, and supplies
• Ensure all work is performed safely and necessary PPE is available and used at all times

Requirement :

Reliable transportation for travel between properties

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $24 - $26

Benefits :

• Competitive Pay
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays, and PTO

About Bode :

Bode is a distinguished multifamily development firm headquartered in the Seattle area since 1990. Specializing in vertically integrated solutions, we offer comprehensive in-house services spanning design, construction, and property management.

Our core mission centers on providing tailored multi-family housing solutions for the middle-income demographic, redefining urban living for blue-collar and similarly employed individuals.

With a commitment to crafting attractive, well-located residences that foster vibrant community experiences, we facilitate accessibility to transportation and amenities.

Currently managing approximately 1,100 units across diverse properties, Bode is actively engaged in the construction of four properties (ranging from 80 to 135 units each) and navigating the permitting processes for seven developments (with unit counts ranging from 150 to over 300 each).

Our ambitious goal is to achieve 25,000 units by 2030, driving toward a larger vision of sustainable growth. Embracing a vertically integrated approach, we oversee design, construction, and property management operations in-house, leveraging virtual design, building information management, and prefab manufacturing technologies for streamlined efficiency.

Last updated : 2024-09-28

Salary : $24 - $26