Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Property Maintenance Technician will perform grounds cleanup/maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, apartment turnovers, and janitorial tasks. Technical expertise in one or more building trades highly desired. As a part of the on‑site team, the Maintenance Technician will demonstrate a high standard of cleanliness, customer service, and will maintain a hazard‑free environment. This position reports directly to the Property Manager.

The Property Maintenance Technician will perform grounds cleanup/maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, apartment turnovers, and janitorial tasks. Technical expertise in one or more building trades highly desired. As a part of the on‑site team, the Maintenance Technician will demonstrate a high standard of cleanliness, customer service, and will maintain a hazard‑free environment. This position reports directly to the Property Manager.

• Completes work orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Cleans up after work is complete.
• Performs repairs on the property, including painting, carpentry or wall repair, and minor plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, heating, etc.
• Secures, cleans, repairs, and applies bed bug treatment to all units during turnover process as directed by the Property Manager.
• Maintains exterior common areas and grounds, including lawns and flowerbeds, shrubbery, parking areas, and trash pickup.
• Provides on‑call maintenance service as directed by the Property Manager. Responds to emergencies as instructed and completes incident/accident reports related to emergency or incident.
• Sets up conference room and community space as needed (If applicable).
• Completes and accurately documents preventative maintenance activities through the Recurring Work Order process.
• Advises the Property Manager on the overall condition of the property, including potential hazards.
• Responsible for overall physical condition of property.
• Follow through with 504 Self Evaluation repairs and maintenance, as directed by the Property Manager.
• Complete Purchase Orders and submit for approval.
• Utilizes Yardi maintenance/work order system to record all maintenance work, including closing out work orders.
• Performs triannual unit inspections with Property Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complete assigned training in a timely manner.

• Ability to take direction from the supervisor.
• Ability to use a computer for using work order software, email, completing timesheets/requesting time off, and web access.
• Ability to read, write, do basic math, and follow instructions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, climb, and extensive walking.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner, as a part of the site team.
• Ability to relate professionally with vendors, residents, and co‑workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to use maintenance, trade and testing equipment and tools.
• Ability to commit to the mission and values of the company.
• Ability to be flexible to change work plans.
• Ability to operate snow removal equipment.
• Ability to maintain a professional personal appearance.
• Ability to drive a car (and hold a valid driver’s license) to run errands, travel between properties as needed.
• Ability to oversee work progress of vendors or outside contractors.
• Ability to follow fair housing laws and regulations.

• None

• Building and outdoor environment.

• Negligible for running errands and traveling between properties as needed.

• Education:
  
  High School degree or equivalent and technical training/experience in a building trade required.
• Experience:
  
  2 years or more in skilled maintenance work required.