Maintenance Technician

Overview

Preferred Apartment Communities operates Class A multifamily properties. We have developed a culture designed to show respect for each other, our residents, and vendors. We focus on quality, consistency, and innovation, which provides strong national recognition for the Preferred Apartment Communities brand. Learn more at

Crosstown Walk - Tampa, FL

• 1-3 years maintenance experience (apartment maintenance experience preferred).
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Budget or basic business finance helpful.
• Refrigeration certification (type 2 or universal) or obtain in the first 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver s license (free from major moving violations) and dependable transportation.

• Must be able to use various hand tools and test equipment.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to push and pull up to 300 pounds on wheels.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders of up to 40 feet in height.
• Must be able to use a hand-truck.

• Assist in all maintenance requests, preventative maintenance, and amenity area maintenance for the apartment community.
• Complete maintenance work orders for residents (service appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, minor electrical, gate systems, pool operations, etc.).
• Respond to and resolve emergency maintenance requests for after-hours calls (weeknights, weekends, and holidays).
• Prepare vacant apartments to make rent ready.
• Perform preventative maintenance work.
• Keep the maintenance shop clean and organized; maintain adequate stock/inventory of parts for equipment and appliances.
• Interact directly with residents.
• Maintain logbooks and databases; enter service requests and status updates into the database.
• Assist in monitoring contractors  work performance.
• Support the Service Manager in meeting budget responsibilities.
• Follow and promote company policies and procedures.
• Must make customer service a priority.
• If the property does not have a housekeeper, Apartment Maintenance Technician light cleaning duties may be required such as cleaning models, club houses, leasing office, emptying trash, cleaning the grounds and amenity areas, etc.
• Maintain (clean, orderly, and in working condition) all amenity areas (pool, compactors, weight rooms, parking decks, etc.).

• A complete clean and neat uniform must be worn when working on any PAC Property including nights and weekends, if applicable. Personal appearance must be clean and neat at all times, according to PAC policy.
• Communicate with residents and prospects in a manner consistent with PAC s standards.
• Read and/or listen to resident requests/complaints.
• Receive resident complaints in a calm, open, and professional manner.
• Solve problems quickly, usually within 24 hours, or contact supervisor for immediate assistance.
• Deliver newsletters, correspondence, etc. to residents  apartment.
• Coordinate, set up, attend, and clean up after resident functions (food, tables, display areas, etc.) as requested by the General Manager.

• As part of daily maintenance, you may be required to move appliances between apartments on opposite ends of the property, using a hand truck up to three flights of stairs. Appliances may weigh from 75 to well over 300 pounds.
• Commercial laundry rooms may require moving single washing machines and/or stacked dryers weighing 120 to 300 pounds.
• Occasionally you may repair the building structure or move materials weighing several pounds to over 300 pounds.
• Occasionally you may perform maintenance on special equipment (e.g., exercise equipment, gas grills, golf carts, car washes, amenity areas, security gates). Weight often exceeds 100 pounds depending on the equipment.
• You may perform resident service functions or upgrades to the apartment home (e.g., install lighting or ceiling fans) which may require use of a step ladder and lifting.

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EEO Statement: PAC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on a wide range of protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations if you need an accommodation to complete the application process; please email

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