Apartment Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Houston, TX

Job Category

Service/Maintenance

Description

Our national multi-family management company seeks an experienced Assistant Service Manager with a "Whatever it Takes" attitude to be responsible for overseeing the physical property, general maintenance repairs, and apartment make-ready, preventative maintenance, and construction/rehabilitation projects for an apartment community. The ideal candidate must also be able to handle groundskeeping and pool duties as needed.

JOB SUMMARY
This position, along with the Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the physical property, general maintenance repairs, and apartment make-ready, preventative maintenance, and construction/rehabilitation projects for an apartment community. Must be able to handle groundskeeping and pool duties as needed.

REPORTS TO: Community Manager and Service Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
1. Respond to resident/management requests and work orders.
2. Identify and correct hazardous property conditions that could place the property in a liable position.
3. Performing preventative maintenance on equipment and units.
4. Prepare vacant apartment units for move-in.

Qualifications

TRAINING/CERTIFICATES/ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
HVAC/Freon Recovery certification or ability to become certified within the first 6 months of employment.
Training in household repairs, plumbing and mold detection/resolution preferred.
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) preferred.
Must have certifications/permits required by city or state to perform job responsibilities (i.e. pool operations).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to handle plumbing repairs, tile work, HVAC equipment, appliance repair, carpentry repairs, electrical repair and all facets of apartment make ready.
Ability to operate most common maintenance related tools including but not limited to: key machine, augers, lead detector, ampere meter, volt meter, recovery machine, manifold gauges, charging cylinders, steam clean/shampoo machine, spray paint rig, electric saws, cordless screwdriver, drill, air conditioners, boiler, water heaters, chlorine test kit, various screwdrivers, nut drivers set, pliers, various wrenches, wire crimping/stripping tool, diagonal cutter, drill bits, hammers, tape (ruler), tube cutter (copper), soldering torch and ladders.
Must be able to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions and plans.
Will interact regularly with residents, vendors, contractors, all levels of employees, and Clients and, therefore, must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be able to read and write in English in order to read diagrams, meters, instructions, write report, etc.
Must have basic knowledge in compressor diagnosis, appliance repair, fire sprinklers and irrigation systems.
Must have basic knowledge of OSHA Requirements and Local, City and State Ordinances.
Must supply own hand tools.