Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Are you looking for a career opportunity within a global, growing real estate company? Then you might be our next maintenance technician.

Job Description

Akelius is seeking an experienced maintenance technician for a multi-family community. The maintenance technician will be a dependable individual with solid experience in all aspects of the apartment maintenance function, including basic plumbing, electrical, appliance repair and apartment turnover work. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills.

• Complete daily repair and upkeep tasks of the properties as assigned
• Respond to and complete residential maintenance requests
• Prepare vacant apartments through turn-over repairs and improvements
• Complete preventive maintenance in all assigned units biannually
• Clean and maintain grounds, including common areas
• Remove snow near property entrance, sidewalks, and parking areas
• Provide maintenance and keep inventory of all supplies and equipment
• Communicate with manager when materials are needed
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude, with excellent customer service and time management skills
• Available to work on an on-call basis (including holidays, weekends, and late nights)
• Perform other duties as needed

Who You Are

• A valid driver's license
• Personal and reliable transportation to get to various work sites in order to respond to on-call emergencies
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; Trade or technical school or industry related courses preferred
• Two plus years general experience in building maintenance or an education in the trades
• Experience with community renovation work strongly preferred
• Experience in replacement/repair of plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, and appliances
• Able to stand for up to 8 hours, occasionally climb ladders, and lift up to 75 pounds unassisted
• Applicants who are offered a position will be required to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with Yardi Voyager preferred
• Universal CFC type 1 license is required depending on location

Akelius Offers

• Hourly rate USD 29 to 33 Per hour
• Competitive benefits with generous employer premium contributions
• 100% paid short- and long-term disability, as well as Life
• 401k with match
• Annual fitness benefit
• Internal industry specific education and training

About Akelius

Akelius acquires, upgrades, and manages residential properties. Akelius owns rental apartments in the metropolitan cities New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Austin, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, London, and Paris. Akelius is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.