Service Technician

Position: Service Technician 1
Position Summary:

As Service Technician 1, you are a multi-faceted maintenance professional responsible for preparing vacant apartments for occupancy and for providing quality service in a timely manner to our residents and the community. Each day, you will both work in vacant apartments and occupied apartments, performing tasks including painting, drywall repairs and executing maintenance repairs requested by the company. In addition, this role is responsible for conducting efficient daily maintenance tasks while increasing the asset value and integrity of your community.

You are able to work independently in all aspects of your role and at a consistent, quality pace. A successful Service Technician 1 is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. In addition, this position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepare all vacant apartments for occupancy including but not limited to: painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs

Perform basic system repairs on electrical, plumbing, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.

Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc.

Learn to distinguish when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, as well as knowledge and ability to identify correct paint sheen and color

Perform repairs on plank, vinyl and carpet flooring

Perform service requests for residents daily and timely with moderate supervision and assistance

Perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.

Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc.

Perform preventative maintenance as assigned

Clean pools as directed, monitor chemical balance, maintain logs as required by city ordinances, when applicable

Perform daily grounds maintenance, including trash removal, pet waste disposal, maintaining pet waste stations, sweeping walkways, and snow removal, where applicable

Participate in property improvements and preventive maintenance scheduled tasks, promptly

Must utilize Weidner issued cell phone and specified apps as part of your daily role

Must use personal vehicle to go between properties as assigned during work hours

Must take part in the on-call rotation, as scheduled

Willing and able to help any maintenance team as needed

Ensure common areas and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner’s quality standards

Accompany vendors to vacant and/or occupied units, as needed

Monitor supplies and maintain equipment

Ensure maintenance shop/custodial area is clean, organized, and professionally presentable at all times

Follow all company key logging and storing procedures

Regular and effective communication with Service Manager / Maintenance Supervisor / Community Director and other teammates

Promote safety and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazards that cause workplace injury and illness

Inspect, respond to, and follow up with safety issues, accidents, liabilities and emergency situations immediately

Qualifications:

1 + years maintenance experience required1 + years of painting and drywall repairs preferred

Solid mechanical aptitude required

Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds/36.3 kilograms, climb ladders and climb multiple flights of stairs at a time

Able to use appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 pounds/90.7 kilograms

Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Able to be on feet constantly for entire work shift, if applicable

Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, swimming pool maintenance, appliances, building systems, irrigation systems, and HVAC systems

EPA certification desired

Complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn & contribute on a daily basis

Able to give professional directions clearly in person, over the phone, email, and text Experienced in Microsoft products preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint…