Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests in a timely manner
• Full unit turns to include but not limited to paint, sheetrock repair, screen repair, minor plumbing/electrical
• Daily Unit Maintenance
  - Satisfies service requests per work order, following company procedures
• Make-ready procedures:
  Paints, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures, repairs or replaces old faulty parts; checks locks, replaces burned out light bulbs
• Preventative Maintenance;
  Make regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment: checks for appearance and cleanliness, checks for structural cracks, excessive wear; and faulty parts. Mow lawn, clean gutters
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocol
• Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety regulations
• Support the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary
• Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality
• Inspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedule repairs when needed
• Undertake activities of pest control such as spraying insecticide

• Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other systems
• Working experience with apartment maintenance
• Make ready experience
• Drywall and painting
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems
• Working knowledge and experience in general apartment maintenance and repair,
• Strong understanding or related experience to ensure the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including snow blowers, lawn mowers, and small hand tools
• Working knowledge of repair to common appliances, and devices
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills

High school diploma, GED or Equivalent. This position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions. EPA technician certification required

A minimum of three years’ experience as a residential property management maintenance technician. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to speak to tenants and maintain good working relations with other staff members, tenants, and supervisor as well as any contract laborers working on the property.

Basic computer/Internet knowledge

Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities, push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100lbs. with assistance.

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