Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Property Manager under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and performs general maintenance and repair to ensure apartment units and other property facilities are in good working order. Handles service requests for repairs and improvements of vacant apartments to a market-ready status.

Signing Bonus: $2,500.00

• Paid in three installments: $750 after 2 months, $750 after 3 months, $1,000 after 4 months of employment.

• Receives maintenance requests, prioritizes work orders, and handles each most efficiently, as directed by the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Examines and diagnoses problems with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units; determines best method to repair or replace.
• Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC units by replacing filters and cleaning coils.
• Inspects appliances, sinks, faucets, commodes, drapes, and blinds.
• Performs minor to moderate plumbing repairs, replacements, and installations, including repairing leaks and removing clogs.
• Changes air conditioning filters at least once every three months.
• Performs minor electrical repairs and replacements of light fixtures and related items.
• Repairs locks and other miscellaneous items.
• May perform painting projects ranging from full interior painting of units to minor touch-ups and repairs of walls and woodwork.
• May perform make‑ready projects to prepare vacant units for prospective tenants.
• Reviews condition of floors, walls, carpet, linoleum, tile, etc., and makes necessary repairs.
• Responds to resident service requests and concerns in a timely manner.
• Delivers communication to residents, leaving completed work orders or notes in all apartments.
• Clears debris from maintenance work, using only company items for clean‑up.
• Records time spent in each unit on the work order.
• Informs the Property Manager of any repair work requiring an outside contractor or significant appliance replacement.
• Performs necessary maintenance in the leasing office, clubroom, models, pools, and exterior of the property.
• Collects trash from grounds, flower beds, and pool area; empties pool area trash cans.
• Sweeps leasing office front porch, parking area, breezeways, dumpster area, boiler, and supply rooms.
• Maintains pool(s) and correct chemical levels; sweeps pool areas and arranges pool furniture.
• Inventory pool and ground supplies; informs the Maintenance Supervisor when supplies are low.
• Be alert to physical problems during work and notify the Property Manager immediately.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies.
• Requests procurement of supplies from the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor as needed.
• Works with vendors on special maintenance projects when necessary.
• Distributes door‑to‑door newsletters and resident notices.
• Operates a motor vehicle to transport tools and materials between work sites.
• Works irregular hours (evenings, weekends), including on‑call and overtime hours as required.
• Performs on‑call, fire watch, or other after‑hour efforts as required.
• Adheres to safety and hazard communications programs, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor on special maintenance projects, such as preventive maintenance of building components and mechanicals.
• Works closely with management and maintenance staff to represent the company’s quality and professionalism.
• Attends and participates in technical training programs to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.
• Professionally represents the company on or off the property at all times.
• Assists other staff members as needed.
• Maintains open communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and other staff.
• Wears company  all times.
• Ensures safe work practices are followed.
• Displays a friendly and courteous attitude with other employees, promotes a positive work environment, and never confronts a supervisor or other employee in front of residents.

• Familiar with federal, state, and jurisdictional laws and regulations concerning multi‑family housing and Fair Housing.
• Associate degree…