Maintenance Technician

The success of the company is dependent upon the satisfaction of our residents. Our devoted staff maintains direct involvement in managing each of our properties and tending to their needs.

SUMMARY: Responsible for the supervision and direction of employees in support positions and for ensuring all upkeep, inventory, record/logs and repair of grounds, apartments and buildings of the property are completed in an efficient manner under the direction of the Property Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversee the daily repair and upkeep of the property
2. Manage the preparation of vacant units for occupancy within established deadlines
3. Manage service requests and response times, ensuring completion within established deadlines while warranting responsive, efficient and courteous customer service
4. Assist in team effort of maintaining curb appeal and general cleanliness of buildings and grounds
5. Interview, screen and recommend candidates for any potential maintenance technician or grounds personnel
6. Execute the subsequent training of all maintenance or grounds personnel
7. Manage the scheduling and direct supervision of all in-house and/or vendor work
8. Maintain the supply and tool inventory. Oversee the ordering and delivery of all necessary supplies and equipment for the maintenance and grounds departments under the direction and with the approval of the Property Manager
9. Assist in the disciplinary or promotional recommendations required for all maintenance and grounds personnel
10. Ensure OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) standards are met at all times
11. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and reporting any safety concerns/issues to the Property Manager, Regional Manager or Maintenance Operations Manager
12. Enforce adherence to section 608 of The Clean Air Act
13. Ensure the proper care, maintenance and inventory of all personal tools
14. Maintain logs and records
15. Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property through the Incident Report Form
16. Maintain the required property uniform and ensure a professional image and attitude at all times
17. Seek educational opportunities and self-improvement for personal growth and development
18. Work within budgetary guidelines when purchasing supplies or services
19. Oversee and carry out the on-going property preventative maintenance plan
20. On call duties are required and overtime may be necessary periodically
21. Complete required tasks such as required training, logs and reports in a timely manner
22. Other duties as may be periodically assigned by Manager or Regional Manager
23. Ability to speak, listen, read and write English with sufficient proficiency to maintain a safe environment at all times, which is a business necessity. This position requires you to be able: (a) to speak and listen in English for safety purposes, including communicating with residents and visitors on the property to provide warnings regarding safety issues, and, to the extent necessary, to communicate with suppliers and manufacturers of chemicals and equipment used on the job with respect to safe handling and operation; (b) to read in English instruction manuals for safe and proper operation and for trouble-shooting, safety manuals, warning labels, and safety signs that may be on or accompany chemicals and equipment used for this job; and (c) to write in English to provide warning signs for safety purposes and to maintain safety records and logs.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; or trade/technical school or industry related courses preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum three (3) years maintenance experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Superintendent or as a Maintenance Technician II.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS:

1. REQUIRED: EPA Section 608 Type I and II or Universal Technician license required
2. Valid/Active Driver's License Required!
3. Knowledge in maintenance to include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, painting, drywall, buffing and waxing, use of power tools (pools and irrigation systems where necessary)
4. Purchasing and bidding
5. Able to assess damage and estimate cost of repair
6. Knowledge of local, state and federal laws
7. Knowledge of Fair housing Laws
8. Record Keeping, organization and supervisory skills
9. Preferred current CPO (Certified Pool Operator) License on properties with pools
10. Able to work with minimal supervision
11. Must own tools where applicable
12. Ability to speak, listen, read and write English with sufficiency proficiency to maintain a safe environment at all times, which is a business necessity, as further detailed above.

We administer a maintenance test and conduct criminal background and drug screening.

EOE

Licenses & Certifications:

EPA/HVAC

CPO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

1. Dental insurance
2. Employee discount
3. Health insurance
4. Life insurance
5. Paid time off
6. Vision insurance

Schedule:

1. 8 hour shift
2. Holidays
3. Monday to Friday
4. On call
5. Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

1. Commission pay

Experience:

1. Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

1. Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location