Waterloo, IA Marsden Services - Property Maintenance Technician

Marsden Services is a facility services provider with an unmatched reputation for operational excellence. We provide maintenance, repairs, and service for large and small businesses across the United States. In a nutshell: we maintain buildings… really well. Are you a devoted drip fixer; a super drain snaker; a visionary HVAC-er? Then we want you! Marsden Services has an immediate opening for handyman repair fanatics!

The primary responsibility is to ensure the timely completion of all assigned maintenance duties and other tasks. Duties include performing repairs, preparing units, and completing preventative maintenance.

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

Schedules, prioritizes and ensures timely completion (48 hours) of all work orders

• Completes basic repairs related to air conditioner units, air exchange systems, electrical work, carpentry, fixtures, plumbing, appliances, and windows.

• Develops, tracks and completes a preventative maintenance program for assigned properties including maintenance, basic housekeeping tasks & general upkeep.

• Assists in prioritizing work orders and monitoring maintenance of buildings and equipment.

• Prepares vacant units as assigned.

• Responsible for on call emergency maintenance services as scheduled.

Communication

• Interacts with residents, vendors, and fellow employees in a respectful and professional manner, treating others with dignity and empathy.

• Works with management to ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

• Clear, concise communication with property manager and regional maintenance supervisor on work schedule for assigned sites, purchases, work order, and unit turnover status, on-call work and preventative maintenance.

• Relays all delays to involved parties including communicating directly with residents and property managers when delays are the result of parts being ordered.

Safety

• Follows all company safety policies and local, state & federal regulations.

• Inspects equipment before each use; uses personal protective equipment when necessary.

Performs other projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• 2-year Technical Degree or equivalent work experience.

• Four years apartment/building maintenance or equivalent experience.

• Intermediate computer skills including ability to send & receive emails, enter hours worked on internet based system and access/perform data entry in Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Excel.

• Special Boilers license preferred.

• Class A boilers license preferred.

• CRMT accreditation preferred.

• Must provide own hand tools.

• Ability to communicate effectively both written & orally.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Valid driver's license.

• Access to reliable transportation.

• Must be able to work on call; weekends as scheduled; must be available for overtime as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in building maintenance such as appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and preventative maintenance.

• Willingness to learn and assist above and beyond as part of “the team”.

• Ability to self-direct.

• Good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, bend & kneel.

• Ability to lift, up to 30 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to reach above and below the shoulders.

• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, twist and pull.

• Withstand external weather conditions, such as working outside in the rain, cold, heat or other adverse weather.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k or 403b, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation

Marsden Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, sexual or affectional orientation, marital or veteran status, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status with regard to public assistance or any characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.