Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianSign-On Bonus: $500 paid after 90 days of employment!! The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for executing maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making repairs and ensuring service requests and repairs are made in a timely manner. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist the Maintenance Supervisor on special maintenance projects, which may include preventative maintenance of building components and/or mechanicalsComplete resident service requests in a timely fashionMake-ready procedures: Paint, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures, repair or replace old faulty parts; checks locks, replace light bulbs.Preventative Maintenance; Make regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment: checks for appearance and cleanliness, checks for structural cracks, excessive wear; and faulty parts.Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocolInspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedule repairs when neededPerform snow removal as requiredPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsMust be able to work a rotating on call scheduleBasic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other systemsWorking knowledge and experience in general apartment maintenance and repair,Strong understanding or related experience to ensure the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure.Experienced in operating a variety of equipment's and small hand toolsWorking knowledge of repair to common appliances and devicesOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsEducationHigh school diploma, GED or Equivalent. This position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.Professional ExperienceA minimum of three years' experience as a residential property management maintenance technician. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to speak to tenants and maintain good working relations with other staff members, tenants, and supervisor as well as any contract laborers working on the property.Computer SkillsBasic computer/Internet knowledgePhysical DemandsMust be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities, push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.Learning & DevelopmentMaintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth though 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 Prescription Drug ProgramPaid Vacation & HolidayPaid Personal/ Sick LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid AD& D InsuranceCompany Paid Short- TermCompany Paid Long-term DisabilitySupplemental Life InsuranceDependent Supplemental Life InsuranceEducational AssistanceFinancial PlanningRetirement Savings Plan with company matchingPratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #ZR