Apartment Turnover Technician

Hornig Companies Apartment Turnover Technician

Hornig Companies has been recognized as a Top Workplace every year since 2016, thanks to the employees who make us exceptional. Join Hornig Companies, a team of hard-working individuals who truly care about their residents and coworkers. For over 65 years, our family-owned and operated residential property management company has provided individuals and families with homes, not just apartments. Our staff are valued for their individual knowledge, experience, character and personality. We're a place where our core values of trust, integrity and respect are not just words- our ownership and employees live these values every day.

Hornig Companies seeks a full-time Apartment Turnover Technician to perform light maintenance and prepare apartments for new move-ins at Hornig Companies properties throughout the Minneapolis/ St. Paul metro area. Maintenance support may be provided to multiple properties varying in complexity, location and a diverse range of clientele.

What would my responsibilities include?

• Respond to work orders via internet-based phone application
• Identify, diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance needs after move-outs during a walk-through of the unit, reporting maintenance needs back to Maintenance Zone Manager or entering information as a new work order.
• Perform general repairs to ensure each unit is up to company standards before new residents move in, such as:
• Replacement, removal and installation of outlets, lighting, light bulbs and ceiling fans
• Replacement, removal and installation of blinds, mirrors and closet doors
• Replacement and installation of smoke detectors
• Repair broken windows and screens
• Repair and replace door handles and locks
• Address light plumbing concerns such as leaking faucets, toilets and clogged drains
• Caulking of tubs or sinks and other similar repairs
• Minor appliance repair
• Communicate with residents regarding repairs using excellent customer service
• Promote safety and be efficient in work practices
• Special projects as assigned

What do other Maintenance Techs like about working at Hornig Companies?

• Culture of positivity
• Small company family values in our continually growing organization, that prioritizes technology, advancement, professionally maintained buildings and has over 65 years of stability in ownership and management
• Family-friendly daily rotating on call schedule with a group of 20+ other skilled Technicians. Extra pay for holiday on-call. Great schedule for Technicians worn out from being on-call seven days in a row!
• Ownership and management respect for maintenance knowledge
• Company paid lunches and on-going training
• Opportunity to work with a maintenance team sharing comradery and passion for their profession
• All employees are eligible for year-end discretionary bonuses
• Full benefits package with paid time off and 401(k) match

What should I bring to the team?

• Mechanical, plumbing and light electrical aptitude
• Specials Boiler's License, or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid Driver's License and meet car insurance requirements
• Ability to work rotating on-call schedule
• Ability to operate applicable phone applications for work orders, time allocation and information look-up
• Ability to stand, lift and bend for up to 8 hours (with breaks) in hot/cold and wet environments
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Prior Multi-housing experience preferred