Apartment Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assure all service requests are completed in a timely manner while prioritizing health and safety request first.
• Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repair in a timely and professional manner.
• Accurately document work performed on the service request form.
• Identify potential issues and liabilities and communicate findings with the Property Manager to carry out a proactive maintenance approach, while keeping the site(s) in the best possible physical condition.
• Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
• Ability to flex work schedule to accommodate after hour and weekend emergencies in a timely manner.
• Perform regular site inspections of exterior and interior of property to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and management standards. Assist Property Manager in identifying improvement projects and on-going maintenance needs.
• Accompany Property Manager during interior unit inspections to inspect interior for any maintenance issues, to replace HVAC filters, and to perform a check of all fire and safety items such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, firestops, and any additional furnished equipment.
• Order materials, supplies, parts, and equipment in coordination with the Property Manager, and while adhering to the site’s annual budget.
• Maintain shop appearance to standards to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory.
• Assess vacant units and restore the unit to make ready condition. Coordinate status of vacant units with the Property Manager.
• Monitor independent contractors to ensure work is being completed as directed.
• Assess all physical aspects of the site on a routine basis to include, but not limited to, HVAC systems, windows, siding, roofs, exterior lighting, water leaks, and breezeways.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Track and complete work orders on occupied and vacant apartments, and amenities.
• Perform timely repairs including electrical, plumbing, HVAC (if licensed), carpentry, sheet rocking, painting, lighting, etc.
• Preparing apartments for tour/new resident move ins by conducting lock changes, move-out inspections, trash out, punch out, scheduling vendors where necessary.
• Assist with property inspections such as semi-annual, fire safety, pest control, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to perform day-to-day activities.
• Communicates well with the Property Manager to carry out the objectives of efficient property operation.
• Promote good public relations with residents, co-workes, company staff, and service providers through a great attitude and resident trust.
• Contributes to a culture whereby Department is delivering the highest level of service to internal/external customers while adhering to Megan Properties Management Values.
• Complete special projects as may be assigned.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass a background check.

Minimum Learned Skills and Abilities:

• General maintenance experience to include, but not limited to, knowledge of appliance repair, light carpentry, plumbing/electrical knowledge, and drywall/painting.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot maintenance issues and repairs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
• Physically able to perform maintenance duties as required.

Benefits:

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Other voluntary benefits.