Maintenance Technician

***Hiring for Maintenance Technicians at all levels: I, II, and III*****

A Brief Overview
The Maintenance Technician provides general and specialized maintenance to rental housing. This position may also perform work to get rental unit ready during change of occupancy. This role is a valuable member of the maintenance team. The position is responsible for checking, troubleshooting, and making routine repairs in the following areas: air conditioning, water heaters, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and other building maintenance areas. This position will frequently work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as in attics, crawl spaces and other tight spaces depending on the maintenance requirement.

What you will do

• Mentors a team of maintenance technicians with a focus on achieving efficiently run maintenance operations within the property and assist other technicians with troubleshooting as needed.
• Responds to service requests regarding furnaces, air-conditioning systems, appliances, water heaters and solar collection tanks, disposals, general plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other required maintenance items, as may be required.
• Performs skilled work in two or more trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair or locksmith requiring advanced knowledge and skills and advanced troubleshooting abilities.
• Maintains equipment such as tools, gauges, Freon recovery systems, snakes, drills, etc., in ready repair and demonstrate a safe/proficient operational knowledge of tools.
• Understandsand follows the proper use of equipment and chemicals and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follows and adheres to an established preventive maintenance program for all heating and ventilation systems and perform the required maintenance including replacement of filters, etc.
• Assists in the make ready of vacated units including, but not limited to, painting, sanding, and varnishing, floor tile removal and replacement, ceramic tile replacement, dry wall repair, fixture repair and/or replacement, floor stripping, waxing, and polishing, window repair and/or replacement, etc., as will from time to time be required. Similar work as described above may also be required on the exterior of the home to make ready.
• Performs emergency maintenance, including but not limited to sewage back-ups, water main and/or lateral breaks (dig to expose line, repair, and replace soil as needed), fires, weather related damage, other types of water leaks, appliance repairs, etc.
• Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• This position requires driving for the Company using either 1) a Company vehicle, at any frequency from Rarely to Constantly; or, 2) a Personal or Rental vehicle to conduct Company business more than 50% of the time to perform work duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) with advanced training resulting in a certification Required or
• a degree/journeyman license in building maintenance Required or
• two or more skilled trades or other related subject Required or
• an acceptable amount of on-the-job experience in building maintenance or one of the skilled trades Required
• 7-9 years Seven or more years' experience in building maintenance Required and
• Previous experience leading and/or indirect supervision Preferred
• Have strong knowledge of overall building maintenance and have specialized knowledge in one or more of the following trades/skills: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, appliance repair, carpentry, or locksmith.
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical work, as well as to lift weights of up to 50 pounds regularly and above 50 pounds occasionally.
• Basic Computer knowledge.
• Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality are essential for this position.
• Requires a team player who pays close attention to detail and who can prioritize in a fast-moving environment
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people in a variety of situations.
• DL NUMBER - Driver's License, Valid and in State Required and
• EPA 608 Certification within 180 Days Required and
• OSHA-10 Training within 1 Year Required

Compensation
We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits
A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

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EEO/ADA
The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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