Maintenance Technician

PMI is currently looking for an individual to join our team in the Rochester, NY area as one of our Maintenance Technicians.What you offer you: this is a full-time, 40 hour a week position with a competitive hourly wage and robust benefit package. ***This position includes a $1000 Retention Bonus. This individual should be familiar with residential housing repairs, unit turns, performing routine and project-based maintenance tasks, etc....Specific Responsibilities: * Replace countertops, drywall, painting, flooring, and other items in a unit to make it "like new" * Inspect, maintain, repair, or replace life-safety and emergency equipment, including any item considered a life or safety hazard by REAC, LIHTC, local Codes Department, etc. * Be part of an on-call rotation with other co-workers, as part of a 24-hour emergency maintenance call schedule at a site (or at multiple sites) * To ensure that the property is safe and maintained properly, conduct routine visual inspections of the exterior and interior of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment; determine whether repairs or maintenance are needed; follow-up with residents work orders, as directed by the Property Manager * Prepare interior and exterior surfaces for painting; use correct application techniques and tools; make sure all surfaces, equipment, and materials are clean when finished * Conduct apartment inspections and coordinate the assignment of maintenance personnel to restore the unit to a like new condition * Assistant in keeping the site grounds and landscaping neat and clean and repair/replace concrete and asphalt walks and drives when needed Requirements * Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED * 2 years related property maintenance experience preferred * 2 years or more experience with residential plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general maintenance * Physical Lift up to 50 lbs. * Shovel or lift continuously for up to 4 hours at a time * Work in tight spaces * Work standing for up to 4 hours at a time. Safely climb ladders up to 26ft EEO/Minorities/Disabled/Veterans Preservation Management, Inc. (PMI) has been providing comprehensive residential property management services since 1990. We specialize in managing properties that utilize government subsidies and/or Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to provide affordable housing for low-income residents, including households with elderly and disabled members. PMI currently manages 95 apartment communities in 17 states. The company also provides resident services programs, tailored to the needs and interests of residents.