Maintenance Technician

Contact Information Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Description SYNC at West Dallas is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our service team! Candidates must have at least 3 years experience in apartment maintenance with strong HVAC, appliance, plumbing, and electrical troubleshooting and repair skills, ability to clearly communicate repair options and schedules to residents to set appropriate expectations, and take pride in completing repairs correctly the first time. This role is also responsible for completing make readies to include interior paint touch ups, carpet cleaning, and other items as outlined on the make ready checklist. Valid Driver's License and bi-weekly on call rotation participation required. A Day in the Life of a Maintenance Tech with SYNC Residential Participating in daily groundskeeping duties throughout the community Completing work orders as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager in order of priority Walking all grounds, parking lots or garages, pool areas, amenity spaces, and common areas to remove all waste items and ensure all equipment and community property is in proper working condition and free from safety hazards Assisting in the make ready process as needed to ensure unit availability for leasing efforts Supporting Maintenance Supervisor with all checklists and completing projects as assigned Updating all relevant systems of work order and make ready statuses for proper tracking and reporting Responding to after hours and emergency work order calls Job Description To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for maintaining the cleaned and repaired condition of the property interiors, exteriors, and site using company supplied materials and equipment and following manufacturer’s directions for the same. Provides support and rotates emergency calls with the Maintenance Lead. This is a line position with direct impact on company funds. Monitors and assists completion of make-ready units. Troubles: troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct minor air conditioning failures (i.e., low freon, bad compressor, fan motors). Must be EPA certified. Ensures filters are replaced in a timely manner. Assists with replacing complete systems as needed. Performs air conditioning repairs and replacements in compliance with federal regulations. Troubles: diagnose and correct minor heating failures (i.e., replace heat strips, exchangers, thermo couplings, boilers, tube bundles, etc). Completes preventative maintenance as necessary. Troubles: diagnose and correct minor appliance failures (i.e., change out or repair dishwasher motors, garbage disposals, ice makers, stove elements, thermo couplings, etc). Repairs minor electrical problems (i.e., change out switches, receptacles, fixtures, etc). May work with high voltage 110‑220 volt. Repair minor plumbing problems (i.e., change out bibs, seats, pop‑up assemblies, operate sewer machines, sweep copper lines, maintains boiler logs, etc). Provides minor carpentry, glass and sheet rock repairs (i.e., remove/replace doorframes, patch holes in sheet rock, apply texture, repair sub floors, repair cabinets, etc). Assists in monitoring inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies, facilitating accurate replacement orders. Performs necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on rental units as they become vacant, maintains adequate supply of rental units ready for occupancy and sales presentations, may assist as required and assigned in painting of interior units, office, clubhouse, laundry rooms, common areas, and occupied units. Repairs/patches carpet and re‑stretches, installs vinyl, or sheet goods. Re‑keys locks and cuts keys. Continuously inspects the property for safety hazards that pose a liability or potential liability and corrects same immediately, advising of necessary action. Shares on‑call duty with Maintenance Supervisor and is available at all times via pager, unless previous arrangements have been made. Performs reasonable duties under supervisor’s direction in completing resident work orders and requests for service. Incorporates both safety and customer service in the performance of all job duties. Maintains consistent and punctual attendance record. Performs other reasonable duties as assigned. MARGINAL DUTIES Performs daily pool care, assures pool is in proper chemical balance following manufacture’s directions for use of the same, and area is free of safety violations (i.e., safety equipment, gate functions, etc). Possesses pool operator’s certificate. Completes minor roof repairs (composition and built‑up roofs). Must be able to climb to and walk on all roof areas of the property. Performs supplemental landscape maintenance and irrigation system repair so that landscape areas are tidy, trimmed and adequately watered. Replaces sprinkler heads, digs up and repairs broken lines, adjusts time clocks, etc. Performs supplemental exterminations as needed and allowed by law in vacant units, ant beds, etc. Travels to suppliers to pick up parcels and supplies as directed. Other duties as assigned. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with employer match Generous paid time off $1000 Maintenance Retention Bonus Monthly Renewal Bonus Experience Requirements High school graduate or GED EPA certification is required A minimum of three years prior apartment maintenance staff experience is required. Valid Driver's License is required Participate in on call rotation Standard Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; On Call Shift: Monday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat/ Sun 2 hour amenity and trash touch up shift. Position Summary Assists and works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and performs necessary repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the entire property. May perform duties of the Maintenance Supervisor as required by the needs of the property. Continually strives to increase his/her working knowledge of the property to achieve position of Maintenance Supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr