Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

NP Dodge Management Company was named 2025 Property Management Company of the Year!! Come join the best team!!

$4,000 Sign-on Bonus!!!

(1/2 paid at 90 days of continuous employment, 1/2 paid at 9 months of continuous employment)

Brand New Lincoln Property In The Heart Of The Historic Haymarket

Division Summary:  NP Dodge Management company specializes in the management of multifamily and commercial real estate, representing over 4,500 residential homes and 2.5 million sq. ft. of medical, office, retail and storage facilities across Nebraska and Iowa. With a legacy reaching back to 1855 — NP Dodge is known for our professionalism and time-tested management strategies that combine old-fashioned customer service with the latest technology.

Job Summary:  The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing the general maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance and move-in ready processes for a multi-family and/or mixed-use property.  Works to maintain the highest standard of performance, company policy, service, cleanliness, and safety.

Essential Functions:

1.       Demonstrates Company Core Values.

2.       Maintains daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager; reports on work production, special problems and issues.

3.       Communicates effectively with co-workers, residents, and contractors in a courteous and professional manner.  

4.       Performs necessary landscape maintenance for the assigned property.

5.       Performs make-ready service in vacant apartments and communicates on a daily basis the progress of assigned units; may require moving abandoned furniture and other items left by residents or the setup of furniture for a model apartment.

6.       Completes service requests, work orders, apartment preps, and preventive maintenance work in a timely manner and in alignment with schedule and service expectations.

7.       Troubleshoots, inspects, and repairs plumbing, electrical, appliance equipment, cabinetry and fixtures.

8.       Responsible for snow and ice removal on sidewalks, and other specified areas using shovels, snowblowers, ice melt spreader and other equipment by specified times.

9.       Performs the inspection, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to ensure efficient operation and compliance with safety standards.

10.   Inspects, repairs, and maintains and replaces (as needed) household appliances, equipment and fixtures.

11.   Performs the maintenance and cleaning of swimming pools, spas, and associated equipment (if applicable to the property).

12.   Maintains inventory of maintenance materials, supplies, and equipment within budgetary constraints.

13.   Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations, including Fair Housing, EPA, and OSHA standards. Maintains accurate records of refrigerant use on approved EPA logs

14.   Reasonable and reliable attendance and timeliness when reporting to work and completing work.

15.   Interacts well with others.

16.   Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

·         High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree, technical certification or trade school training in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or related field is preferred.

·         Minimum of 1 year of experience in property maintenance or related field.

·         EPA Section 608 Certification is preferred (Universal or I AND II).

·         Ability to earn and maintain swimming pool operator’s certificate (if applicable to property).

·         Maintaining a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between properties and for on-call coverage is required.

Required Skills / Abilities:

·         Strong technical skills and knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and general building systems.  Light carpentry preferred.

·         Pool maintenance practices and procedures (if applicable to property).

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·         Proficiency in using maintenance tools, equipment, and software systems.

Special Demands:

·         Responsible for being on-call and responding to after-hours emergencies.

·         Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and medical screen.

·         Requires the ability to withstand physical activity and navigate the property to include; walking, bending, twisting, climbing, reaching, flexibility, mobility and standing for extended periods of time.

·         Ability to regularly work in weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, ice, etc.).

·         Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement:  NP Dodge Company is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, political beliefs, disability, or history if disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational qualification) and to promote the full realization of this policy.