Maintenance Technician

Company Information: Fivestone Management, an innovative real estate management company that has established a diverse portfolio of properties across the United States. Our goal is to create a thriving environment for the communities we manage. When you work with us, you become part of a team that values and champions individuals who bring their unique but equal strengths to the table.

In return, we trust that each team member will deliver an outstanding experience to our residents, partners, owners and vendors.

Location:
Abilene, TX

Website: Fivestone Management

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage
• 401K + Company Match
• Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage - 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts
• EAP Resources
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Position Summary:
In coordination with the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician's primary responsibility is to ensure that all vacated apartments are thoroughly restored to "market ready" status in a timely manner and assisting with interior and exterior painting to assist with the upkeep of the property to enhance and maintain curb appeal.

Key Roles / Responsibilities:

• Perform interior and exterior painting duties. Carry buckets of paint from the storage area to the work site.
• Physically walk the property on a frequent basis and remove litter, debris, and pet droppings from the grounds. It is especially critical that the following areas always remain neat and free of litter:
  Laundry room, Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture, mail rooms, dumpster areas, recreation/park areas, grounds adjacent to the road, in front of the office, walkways to and from, and in-between buildings, also the parking lots and drives.
• Inspect vacated apartments and completes checklists for each make-ready. Informs Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager of needed services and repairs.
• Perform interior and exterior painting duties when requested.
• Perform "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments each day. Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, and boxes. Transfers to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.
• Routinely performs the following duties to restore apartment to "make-ready" status.
• Assist with painting duties when requested. Transfers paint from storage areas to apartments when painting is scheduled.
• Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc.
• Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material.
• Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture.
• Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools.
• Apply varnish and other finishes.
• Detail property on a regular basis. Cleans and rakes under shrubs; shovels mud when necessary. Uses blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush.
• Repair and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc. Performs routine maintenance on property as requested by Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist with various physical tasks as directed, e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, etc. Help clean and maintain storage areas.
• Complete minor and routine service requests when requested by manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor. Follow procedures when service requests are performed.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of groundskeeping or make ready experience required. Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of cleaning fluids and tools.
• Required to wear back support belt, goggles when working with specific equipment, masks and gloves as tasks dictate.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• HVAC or EPA preferred.
• CPO preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Environment, such as an office or outdoors.
• Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, or extreme heat/cold.
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
• Required to work some weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job.
• Lift 1-35 lbs.
  
  Note:
  
  Lifting and carrying items over 50 lbs. should be done using assistance from one or more persons. Examples of the heaviest items lifted include washers/dryers, refrigerators, A/C unit abandoned sofas, etc.
• Professional appearance is required;
  Attire will be designated by the area supervisor.

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This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this…