Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining apartments, common areas, grounds, and building systems in a safe, clean, and functional condition. The position handles resident work orders, preventive maintenance, apartment turnovers, inspections, and general property repairs while providing professional service to residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete resident work orders promptly and professionally.
• Perform general repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, doors, locks, walls, ceilings, flooring, and fixtures.
• Inspect apartments, common areas, mechanical rooms, and exterior areas for maintenance and safety concerns.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents, including cleaning, painting, patching, and repairs.
• Maintain building exteriors, including siding, roofs, gutters, stairs, walkways, patios, and other exterior components.
• Maintain grounds, trash areas, parking areas, sidewalks, and drainage areas.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues such as leaks, plumbing backups, electrical problems, and heating or cooling failures.
• Inspect and maintain assigned fire/life-safety equipment and report deficiencies.
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance areas, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors when specialized repairs are needed.
• Document work orders, inspections, preventive maintenance, and apartment turnovers.
• Report safety hazards, property damage, security concerns, and major repairs to management.
• Assist with property inspections and preparation for housing, regulatory, and ownership inspections.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and professional relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LIHTC / Affordable Housing Responsibilities

• Maintain units and common areas in accordance with property standards and applicable housing requirements.
• Promptly address or report health and safety deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Support unit and property inspections.
• Follow property policies regarding resident access, work orders, and emergency repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous apartment, multifamily, residential, commercial, or property maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general repairs.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and determine when a contractor is needed.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to prioritize emergency and routine work orders.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry maintenance materials and equipment.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, and work in confined areas.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance tools and equipment.

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