Maintenance Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob SummaryPerforms the general maintenance repairs, apartment make ready execution, and preventive maintenance of an apartment community. This includes but is not limited to the daily operations at the property in the areas of landscaping, carpentry, painting, fencing and roofing repairs, plumbing, light electrical as well as the performance of all routine and preventative maintenance required to maintain the physical integrity of the property. Responsibilities include:(but are not limited to)Vacant Unit Make-Ready Execution: Executes the maintenance required to prepare newly vacated units for new move-in to include painting, minor plumbing, electrical, appliance and carpentry repairsWork Request Fulfillment: Manages the process of completing work requests in a timely and effective mannerCommunicates status of work projects to supervisor and office managementOverall Property Condition Maintenance: Conducts regular inspections of buildings, grounds, and vacant units to identify deficiencies and communicate concerns and issues with supervisor and office staff Performs snow removal duties and salting of properties on an as needed basis Customer Service: Provides customer service and supports the company’s commitment to go above and beyond residents’ expectations in a professional, can do mannerOther duties as assignedRequired Skills and Experience:Maintenance Technician I’s must possess at least three (3) of the following documented skills:High competency in plumbing (sweat copper, install valves, rebuild stems, replum sinks, clear drains)High competency in electrical (use multimeters, replace breakers, wire 3 way switches)High competency in HVAC (ability to diagnose and compete a variety of repairs for Split Systems, Heat Pumps, and/or boilers)High competency in carpentry (hang cabinets, hang sheetrock, finish & patch)Ability to train peers, requiredAbility to work safely in challenging places: climb ladders and work on elevated surfaces (i.e. clean gutters or work on roof top units) and/or work in confined spaces (i.e. access crawl space to work on plumbing), requiredHigh level of customer service, requiredAttention to detail and quality control under tight timelinesInitiative to identify and to positively solve problems within established processesAbility to effectively communicate and interact with managers, co-workers, vendors and residents sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give or receive work directionExcellent interpersonal skillsOutstanding organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitaskAbility to be at work regularly and on timeMust have valid driver’s license & acceptable driving recordReliable transportation required & may be required for business useAbility to work weekends or extended hours as required, including on-call rotationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-Constant need to be on feet; bend, stoop, squat; climb stairs, push or pull, reach above shoulder, climb ladders, grasp/grip/turning; finger dexterity; writing; shoveling; lifting/carrying in the performance of maintenance dutiesMust be able to lift up to 50 poundsCompany Benefits Include:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceLTD InsuranceVision InsuranceFlex Spending Plans401(k) MatchPaid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramApartment Rent Discount