Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing repairs, troubleshooting, and carrying out preventative maintenance on assigned property/properties. This includes, maintaining and improving the condition of property grounds and buildings and the timely completion of work orders.

Essential Job Functions

• Models company mission and values
• Champions continuous improvement and regularly advocate strategies to enhance resident satisfaction, work processes and property performance
• Performs repairs, troubleshoots mechanical systems, and completes preventative maintenance
• Restores vacated apartments to move-in condition for new residents
• Conducts maintenance-related inspections, including building and alarm systems
• Oversees contractors and inspects their work to maintain the highest quality standards
• Responds to work orders and completes repairs as required
• Removes snow, ice and leaves from sidewalks, walkways, steps and driveways/parking spaces
• Completes janitorial requirements in accordance with the janitorial schedule
• Complies with company and OSHA standards
• Responds to on-call emergencies on weekends, evenings, and holidays—resolves as circumstances warrant
• Patrols property daily to identify areas in need of cleaning and completes required work—remove trash/debris from property grounds and common areas, keep the dumpster area clean, and vacuum, sweep and mop common areas
• Walks the grounds and common areas daily; removes litter and debris from lawns, planting beds, parking areas, sidewalks, ramps, and indoor spaces
• Performs and adheres to the preventative maintenance plan/program
• Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor with all residents, prospects, staff and contractors
• Secures MRK equipment to prevent/deter theft
• Ensures company tools and equipment are in optimal condition
• Adheres to all safety guidelines in the operation of all tools and machinery
• Reports lease violations to the Property Manager
• Adheres to Fair Housing Laws in all resident and prospect interactions
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1-2 years of experience as a full-charge residential maintenance technician is required
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations is preferred
• EPA certification preferred
• HVAC certification preferred
• Must be able to work a flex schedule and be on-call for emergencies on weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability to read, speak and comprehend the English language is required
• Proficiency in performing plumbing, electrical and appliance repair
• Ability to follow direction and work independently and as a team
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment

Requirements

• Must have hand tools
• ANSI approved steel-toe shoes/composite
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must have reliable transportation
• Willing to assist with other properties within the portfolio and surrounding portfolios as needed
• Willing to travel up to 10-20% of the time

Our Values

Embrace New Ways: obstacles are opportunities, and challenges are catalysts for change

Serve the Community: give back and pay it forward

Drive to Achieve: ambition and determination – we can achieve anything we can imagine

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

We take pride in supporting the health and well-being of our teammates and their families:

• Full medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off, accrued based on years of service
• Supplemental insurance for employees and families
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
• Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services
• Paid holidays; approximately eight per year
• Peace of mind and a great working environment

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MRK provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.