Maintenance Technician - GAA in Lawrence, Kansas

Maintenance Technician

At Prism Real Estate Services, we put People first, show Respect to earn it, operate with Integrity, and prioritize Service to others in order to live a Meaningful life, develop a Reputation for Excellence in all things, and Strengthen each other for tomorrow. These are our values and the why that drives us as a premier property management company to provide active first-class management to our residential and commercial portfolios across Kansas City and the Midwest.

Our values compel us to cultivate a relational work community full of motivating people who celebrate wins big and small. Our ever-changing world requires us to remain adaptable to meet needs and forward-looking to anticipate and overcome challenges. What doesn’t change is the need for our team of authentic, accountable, and accessible professionals who say what they mean, do what they say, and love what they do.

We take the initiative to make a difference and strive to be inventive, never settling for what worked yesterday. Through this culture, we are constantly building a more rewarding place to work and a collaborative team to achieve our mission.

At Prism, a Maintenance Technician thrives on being the Miracle Grow additive to the already amazing company soup that keeps our properties safe, clean, and welcoming for all tenants, visitors, and staff. Maintenance Technicians are the backbones of our properties because you are our first line of defense when an issue arises.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain a professional image and attitude in keeping with the objectives of Prism Real Estate Services and residents’ welfare.
• Report to the Property Manager and/or Head of Maintenance each morning to communicate the daily needs of the property and receive daily assignments.
• Wear a uniform shirt and identification as provided/directed by the Property Manager and/or Regional Manager.
• Keep grounds, garbage container areas, hallways, garages, and/or parking lots neat and orderly, not allowing any trash or debris to accumulate.
• Assist management/leasing staff with curb appeal, including detailing model units, putting out balloons, banners, a-boards, etc.
• Oversee and assist with all work associated with the upkeep of the grounds.
• Work orders are to be recorded in the work order system. Permission to enter must be given by the resident. Work orders are to be properly completed within 24 hours unless parts or outside repair by a contractor must be secured.
• Leave the resident a copy of the completed work order in the unit and return one copy to the office for filing, OR leave the resident a copy of the incomplete work order with the estimated date of completion and return one copy to the office.
• Maintain and periodically analyze work orders for consistent patterns or long-term maintenance concerns.
• Regular maintenance of the building's exteriors, building interiors, and common areas is directed by the Head of Maintenance.
• When requested, participate in annual inspections of units to determine the need for preventative and restorative repairs.
• Perform a wide variety of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and preventative maintenance tasks as needed/requested.
• The Maintenance staff should supply their own basic tools such as a hammer, screwdrivers, drill, etc. Specialty tools used for property purposes may be purchased with the approval of the Regional Manager.
• Maintain property-owned materials and tools neat and orderly at all times. Maintain a neat and organized workshop area free of clutter and debris.
• Prism expects each staff member to treat vendors with respect, fairness, and honesty. Prism does not ever allow vendors to charge materials or anything on property accounts.
• Vacant units are to be turned and made market-ready within 3-5 days of the prior residents’ move out, depending on the work required. At the discretion of the Property Manager and/or Head of Maintenance, maintenance personnel may be required to paint units. Change the lock(s) on all vacant unit doors, and make or have made any necessary keys.
• A few properties may have either a maintenance vehicle or a maintenance golf cart. These vehicles are to be driven only by…