Maintenance Technician

Residential Apartment Maintenance Technician

The ideal candidate has at least two years of basic knowledge and experience in residential property management maintenance & repair, plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, and painting gained through formal education and/or on-the-job training. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete service requests in a timely manner.
• Complete make-readies.
• Painting and shampooing of vacant units.
• Basic experience of general repair, maintenance, plumbing, electrical, drywall, appliance, carpentry, HVAC and painting for residential property management gained through formal education and on-the-job training. HVAC preferred.
• Skill to maintain grounds and pools.
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle physical workload
• Troubleshooting service requests
• Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair tools
• On call periodically
• Equipment maintenance
• Reliable transportation - a must
• Able to frequently walk the property and report any liability problems immediately.
• Two plus years residential property management maintenance & repair experience
• Communicate effectively in person & in writing
• Ability to multiple task

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years' experience as a residential property management maintenance technician and at least eighteen months of education, on the job training, or formal training beyond high school level in general apartment maintenance and repair, HVAC maintenance and repair experience or closely related experience to ensure the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure.

Workplace Requirements:

Monday-through-Friday is the primary work schedule, but evenings and/or weekends may be required on a regular basis and may not be fully known in advance. High school diploma or GED. This position requires the ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and the ability to understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions. A minimum of three years of experience in residential property management and lease up. 40 hours a week, no travel. Intermediate computer/Microsoft suites/Internet knowledge and working knowledge of Outlook, and OneSite/Yardi. Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities. Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.

Learning & Development:

Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Pratum prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare benefits including: medical, dental & vision paid vacation & holidays paid personal/sick leave company paid life insurance company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance supplemental life insurance (self, spouse, child[rem]) retirement savings plan with company match company outings and events. This role is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime for all hours worked in excess of 40 per week. It has an anticipated hourly pay range of $20 - $22 an hour for a new employee depending on a number of relevant factors including individuals' experience, qualifications, skills, abilities, client/property or company budgetary limitations/guidelines, and other job-related company and market considerations. This position may be eligible to receive discretionary and/or performance-based bonuses on a spot or annual basis, which are variable depending on individual merit/performance, budgetary limitations, company performance, and other job-related factors. This full-time position (30+ hours/week) is eligible for 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks sick and related leave, 11 paid holidays, and health & welfare benefits as outlined on the company's website.

Pratum companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.