Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Beacon is now hiring for a full-time maintenance technician! We're a limited-liability company founded in 1998 to develop and manage a diverse portfolio of affordable housing. Our employees make a difference in people's lives every day. Join us!

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

This position is located in Madisonville and Livermore, KY serving three small apartment communities (99 total units). The maintenance technician is vital to the smooth operation of each property.  They are responsible for, among other things, the completion of daily maintenance requests, the general upkeep of the grounds, and the completion of make-ready apartments. 

Did you know that the number one reason an individual moves is due to lack of maintenance attention?  It is our goal and responsibility to manage properties with highly-satisfied residents.

Salary: $23-25/hr DOE + $50/month phone allowance + 401(k) match of up to 5% after 6 months of employment 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Service Requests

Maintenance technicians are responsible for ensuring that all maintenance service requests (?work orders?) are processed in a timely and orderly manner

A review of outstanding service requests should be completed daily to ensure that residents are being served well

Maintenance technicians will distribute materials, supplies and equipment to work areas and will be accountable for said supplies

The maintenance technician will keep the Property Manager informed of the status of ongoing work in buildings

Housekeeping and Grounds

Maintenance technicians keep tabs on the cleanliness of the property, including picking up grounds, maintaining dumpster areas, and monitoring apartment breeze way/stairwell cleanliness

Maintenance technicians are responsible for removing ice and snow from parking areas and walk ways in advance of contracted snow removal crews.

Make Ready Apartments

Vacant units should be made ready in a timely manner so they can be toured and re-rented quickly

As much in-house maintenance work should be completed as possible to avoid the use of outside contractors

Other Duties as Assigned

We're looking for a team player! This role requires flexibility and the ability to perform tasks beyond the core responsibilities listed above when needed.