Maintenance Technician - Tschudi & Smithville Meadows - Smithville MS

Maintenance Technician

General Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician performs various maintenance duties for residential units including basic plumbing, electrical, painting, appliance repairs, cleaning units and grounds for inspections and new occupancy. Provide exceptional service while assessing and repairing the property. The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Description

• Performs basic repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and/or circuits
• Performs light plumbing work, such as clogs, replacing fittings
• Performs carpentry work not limited to fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing/building shelves, and interior/exterior painting
• Replaces damaged or broken glass, tile, carpet, window screens/blinds, garbage disposals, light fixtures, appliances, locks, etc.
• Reports all maintenance and resident concerns related immediately to Maintenance Supervisor
• Responds to work orders, resident requests and concerns within 24 hours when possible
• Keeps accurate, detailed records for preventive maintenance activities, work order requests, apartment renovations, inventories and/or purchase orders

Assist Site Manager With:

• Move-in/move-out inspections
• Routine inspections required by Federal and/or State regulatory agencies
• "Make-ready" procedures to vacant units
• Identifies water and gas meter cut-offs, unit fixture cut-offs, sewer clean-outs
• Performs scheduled maintenance on equipment based on the manufacturers operating manuals
• Periodically inspects all units, buildings and common areas, performs repairs and/or janitorial duties as needed.
• Ensures storage areas and other entrances are locked and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained
• Attends and/or participates in required training(s). Operates within OSHA, Fair Housing and ADA standards and follows Company safety policies and procedures at all times
• Ensures effective, timely and professional interactions with ALL residents, visitors, contractors and property management team for maintenance services provided
• May be required to track maintenance equipment/material usage
• Additional duties upon request

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To successfully perform the duties of this position, the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below are strongly preferred:

• High school diploma and/or certificate from a vocational school preferred
• Valid Drivers license and acceptable driving record
• Must be able to bend, lift, climb stairs/ladders, operate hand tools and/or write 66% to 100% of the time
• Must be able to read, speak and comprehend work order instructions and safety regulations
• Strong technical knowledge of all building systems (electrical, heating, etc)
• Willingness to pitch in and work in areas besides maintenance if needed.
• Must be personable and trustworthy, able to work well with residents and co-workers, and perform work in a safety conscious manner.
• Must have strong attention to detail in reporting