Maintenance Technician

Maintenance technician responsibilities include conducting general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures. Ensure heating and plumbing systems perform at optimum functionality, installations HVAC, and landscape upkeep to maintain facilities and common areas in the best possible condition.

• Complete service requests in a timely manner
• Full unit turns including but not limited to paint, sheetrock repair, screen repair, minor plumbing/electrical
• Daily Unit Maintenance – satisfies service requests per work order, following company procedures
• Make-ready procedures: paints, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures, repairs or replacement of old faulty parts; checks locks, replaces burned-out light bulbs
• Preventative maintenance: make regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment; check appearance and cleanliness; check for structural cracks, excessive wear, and faulty parts; mow lawn, clean gutters
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocol
• Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety regulations
• Support the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary
• Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality
• Inspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and schedule repairs when needed
• Undertake pest control activities such as spraying insecticide

• Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other systems
• Working experience with apartment maintenance
• Make ready experience
• Drywall and painting
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems
• Working knowledge and experience in general apartment maintenance and repair
• Strong understanding or related experience to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure
• Experienced in operating equipment such as snow blowers, lawn mowers, and small hand tools
• Working knowledge of repair to common appliances and devices
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills

High 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. EPA technician certification required

A 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.

Basic computer/Internet knowledge

Must 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 50 lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.

Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through 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:

• Prescription Drug Program
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term
• Company Paid Long-term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
• Company outings and events

This role is non-exempt and has an anticipated pay range from $14-$16 for a new employee depending on experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, client/property or company budgetary limitations/guidelines, and other job-related factors. This position may be eligible to receive discretionary and/or performance-based bonuses on a spot or annual basis. Overtime eligibility and benefits details are as outlined on the Company’s website.

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We are a growing company seeking talented professionals who want to be part of a strong team focused on providing superior management services to our residents and owners. If you share our desire to be the best for our residents and communities, then you belong with us.

Pratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.