Maintenance Technician

Full-Time Maintenance TechnicianGuardian has a need for a Full-Time Maintenance Technician to join our team at Manzano Mesa!Manzano Mesa is a 224-unit LIHTC apartment community in Albuquerque, NM.The Maintenance Technician's primary role will be to support the Community Manager by ensuring site safety and completion of required property maintenance necessary to maintain excellent curb appeal and the overall appearance and quality of the property on a scheduled basis. This will include prioritizing and processing work orders which may include both urgent and routine maintenance of property and apartment units. This position is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance work is done in compliance with OSHA regulations, and Guardian policies and procedures. A Maintenance Technician is also responsible for coordinating with other property staff and vendors to provide outstanding customer service to the residents, provide well-timed and proactive property maintenance, safeguard the good financial health and stability of the property, and complete all required paperwork and reports on time.Schedule: 40 hours/week; Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.Compensation: $21.00 - $23.00/hr + bonus potential!Benefits: Medical/Vision/Prescription Insurance, Dental Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care FSA, Life/AD&D Insurance, Employer-matched 401-K, 10 days of Vacation Time per year, 1 hour of Sick Time for every 30 hours worked, 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday + 1 Flex Holiday, Employee Assistance Program.Guardian provides a culture in which employees are encouraged to learn new skills and develop their existing strengths. Upward mobility is a reality here! We provide ample training and opportunity for anyone who desires to take their property management career to the next level! Interested in growing along with one of the leading property management companies in the Northwest? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!Qualification Requirements:The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.High school diploma or GED.At least one (1) year of work experience in property maintenance or a related field.Possess basic knowledge of building trades such as plumbing, electrical and appliance repair.Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.Comfortable on ladders at heights of 15 feet.Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to speak, read and write in English.Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner, both verbally and in writing.Ability to complete online and in person company training requirements for this position within pre-determined deadlines and attend other training sessions as required.Possess basic computer-literacy and willingness to complete regular tasks using standard computer or web-based technology.Willingness to be on-call on a rotating basis for occasional after hours and weekend emergenciesEssential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.Always represent Guardian in a positive and professional manner.Support Community Manager's efforts to ensure that the property/ies meet and exceed property management obligations.Maintain the property so it follows all local, state, and federal laws (fire, backflow, OSHA, etc.).Walk property grounds daily, maintain exterior of the property to ensure grounds are clean and property has excellent curb appeal.Alert supervisor of any potential liabilities or repairs. Identify property problems and repairs needed in the areas of structural, electrical, plumbing, and appliances.Purchase maintenance supplies and adhere to property maintenance budget, as directed by Community Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.Under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Supervisor and (if applicable) with the assistance of other Maintenance Staff, respond to all service requests and complete all Work Orders and Apartment Turnovers in a timely and professional manner in accordance with Guardian's policies and procedures.Keep accurate records of current space conditions including roof, HVAC, utilities, and special circumstances. Keep the model unit in condition to show and make sure that the office, maintenance work area, grounds and common areas are always neat and clean.Regularly inspect property and vacant apartments and coordinate the work and schedules of property vendors.Required to carry a property cell phone and be on call for emergencies after business hours and on weekends, on a rotating basis with other staff.Communicate with supervisor about any issues, or resident questions or concerns brought directly to the Maintenance Technician.Perform or coordinate maintenance of pools, spas, and pool areas (if applicable).Follow confidentiality guidelines for all resident, property, owner, and Guardian information at all times.Accurately record time worked, adhere to time keeping guidelines daily.Liaison with corporate departments to provide a team approach to the maintenance of the property.Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships between departments and with coworkers.Constantly strive for improvements in work process and results to better meet resident needs, ownership goals and objectives, and company standards and expectations.Other duties as assigned by the Community Manager, Maintenance Lead or Regional Property Manager.