Maintenance Technician - Ramblewood I & II - Fort Payne, AL

Maintenance Technician

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 Site Manager.

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 Site Manager

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

o Move-in/move-out inspections

o Routine inspections required by Federal and/or State regulatory agencies

o "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

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 Driver's 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