Maintenance Technician - Level 1

Description

Join our team at a premier Class A multifamily residential community just east of downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota!

Point Real Estate Management is seeking a motivated full-time Maintenance Technician to work under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor to help keep our property in top condition and ensure a comfortable living experience for our residents. In this role, you’ll perform repairs in resident units, assist with unit turnover and preparation for rent, and support the overall maintenance of the residential community.

** This position is eligible for a $1,000 bonus upon completion of six months of full-time employment!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Service requests made by residents should be completed within 24 hours
• Assist in the distribution of flyers and other material

• Replace filters and clean air conditioning vents as needed
• Maintain sprinkler systems
• Replace breezeway light bulbs as needed
• Perform HVAC repairs as needed
• Perform light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
• Perform light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, locks.
• Paint, interior and exterior, when necessary.
• Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors.
• Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc. in common areas.
• Assist in grounds work when necessary, including picking up litter and “trashing out” vacancies.
• Maintain pool chemical levels and cleanliness, if applicable.
• Repair concrete, masonry, roof, fencing, when required.
• Perform limited extermination services, when required.
• Be responsible for refurbishing of apartments prior to resident occupancy (Make Readies).
• Conduct exterior and interior preventive maintenance, as outlined by Property or Regional Manager.
• Periodically inspect all units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance as needed.
• Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cutoffs, all apartment and fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts, and post map of same.
• Supervise subcontractors working at the property.
• Make keys, change locks and assist in maintaining key control and other work as directed
• Immediately report to manager any dangerous conditions or issues of liability.
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• Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, pool chemicals levels, work orders, apartment make-readies, inventories, and purchase orders.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and operating manuals.
• Order supplies and communicate with vendors.
• Be responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials.
• Make sure shops and storage areas and entrances are kept clean and locked, that adequate lighting and ventilation in those areas is maintained and hazardous materials are properly stored and labeled.

• Handle “on call” duties whenever needed.
• Participate in standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Assist in preparing the property for various inspections.

• Minimum 2 years of full time experience in apartment maintenance or a trade that requires basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC.
• Own basic set of hand tools.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform work responsibilities at other locations and ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to work some weekends, as needed.
• CPO Certification as needed per property
• CAMT Certification offered after 1 year of employment

• High School diploma or GED
• Technical certification preferred

• Health, vision, and dental coverage starting within 30 days of hire
• 401(k) with company match after one month
• Paid vacation, holidays, birthday off, and one floating holiday each year
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Rent discounts
• Friendly, supportive team with fun annual events and more!

If you are passionate about property management and committed to providing exceptional service, we encourage you to apply today and see all that Point Real Estate Management has to offer!