Maintenance Technician (Apartments)

We are searching for a full-time Maintenance Technician to support the Property Manager in the completion of the day-to-day activities, involving the maintenance of apartment units, HVAC, appliances, electrical, plumbing, grounds-keeping, and overall property appearance. The individual will perform a variety of duties involving strenuous manual labor preparing apartments to be rented and resolving maintenance work orders submitted by our current residents.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• On-going daily communication with Property Manager to stay on top of make ready schedule and emergency work orders.
• Maintain a clean property and job site, picking up all tools and equipment as work is completed and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage, such as, moving and/or installing appliances, water heaters and HVAC equipment.
• Repair and/or replace light switches, wall receptacles, circuit breakers, interior and exterior lighting, bath exhaust and range hood fan motors, kitchen and bath fixtures, all loose or missing caulking, ceiling fans, locksets, hinges, doorstops or other door closures damaged door casings, jambs, trim, etc.
• Repair, adjust and replace commodes, toilet seats, water tanks/floats, flush valves, water level control valves, and flush valve assemblies.  Unblock stoppages in drain lines.
• Touch-up painting.
• Keep walls, doors, cabinets, and furniture in good condition, repairing scratches, gouges, and dents in doors, cabinets, and walls.
• Routine maintenance on appliances, HVAC units, and other pieces of equipment located in the complex. HVAC certified is a plus.   Maintenance procedures to include cleaning, oiling, lubricating, and adjusting appliances.
• Ensure grounds and common areas i.e., pool, dumpster area, courtyard, walkways are kept clean. This includes sweeping,  picking up trash and animal feces.
• Report resident guideline violations to the Property Manager.
• Disassemble and assemble cabinets, countertops, vanities.
• May remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Other duties as requested by Management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.  Must have hand tools.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency. This includes being available to respond to emergency calls after hours and on week-ends.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.

Equal Opportunity Employer