Maintenance Technician

Residential Apartment Maintenance Technician

The Ideal candidate has at least 2 years of basic knowledge and experience in residential property management maintenance & repair, plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, and painting gained through formal education and/or on-the-job training. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Complete service requests in a timely manner.
• Complete make‑readies.
• Paint and shampoo vacant units.
• Basic experience of general repair, maintenance, plumbing, electrical, drywall, appliance, carpentry, HVAC and painting for residential property management.
• Skill to maintain grounds and pools.
• Deadline and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Troubleshooting service requests.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair tools.
• “On call” periodically.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Reliable transportation – A MUST.
• Able to frequently walk the property and report any liability problems immediately.
• 2+ years residential property management maintenance & repair experience.
• Communicate effectively in person & in writing.
• Ability to multiple task.

High School diploma or equivalent. Two years’ experience as a residential property management maintenance technician and at least eighteen months of education, on‑the‑job training, or formal training beyond high school level in general apartment maintenance and repair, HVAC maintenance and repair experience or closely related experience to ensure the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure.

Light/heavy lifting, carrying materials, operating light/heavy equipment, moving equipment. Ability to work in all types of weather. Occasional hazards with materials in the grounds trade, including chemicals. May be required to work overtime, work outside, travel, be on‑call or be available for emergency situations including weekends and holidays. Manual dexterity and coordination needed to operate hand and power tools and equipment.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance. May be required to have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Personal/Sick Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (self, spouse, child [rem])
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Company outings and events

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