Maintenance Technician At The Lex Apartments

$500 SIGNING BONUS!
M-F Schedule (No weekends), On-Call
4 days/week at The Lex (131 units), 1 day/week at The McKinley (108 units)
Baron Properties, a growing company with a multi-state presence, believe our people are the defining difference in creating a successful company. We believe in teamwork and encourage our employees to thrive, personally and professionally.
We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who is responsible for the overall maintenance of the physical property and all areas related to the maintenance of the community, under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare Vacant Units for Move in. Responsible for the prompt and efficient preparation of vacant units for occupancy and completion of service repairs.
• Perform Exterior Maintenance. Perform daily trash collection, exterior light checks, landscape maintenance, custodial work, snow removal and AM/PM lock-up of amenities as needed.
• OSHA Compliance. Maintain adequate knowledge of and comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and Company safety policies at all times.
• Preventative and Scheduled Maintenance. Perform and record preventative maintenance as designated by the Company; Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and operating manuals.
• On-Call Duty. Participate in and ensure punctual response to on-call emergencies for evening, weekend and holiday coverage.
• Perform Apartment Repairs. Perform repairs made to apartments such as replacing and texturing drywall, painting, installing and repairing blinds, flooring and screen doors, installing tile, grout and caulking, replacing and re-keying locks, hinges and knobs, and other interior maintenance items. Perform repairs made to appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, thermostats, furnaces, air conditioners, and other electrical systems and components. Perform repairs such as replacing fittings, fixtures, disposals and appliances, clearing stoppages, repairing connections and other plumbing-related items.
• Perform Carpentry work. Perform carpentry work such as fitting doors, door jambs and windows, replacing and building shelves, cabinet drawers and doors, installing countertops, and other carpentry-related items.
• Responsible for Personal Tools, Supplies and Equipment. Responsible for the supply, inventory and upkeep of all personal tools in order to adequately perform the required tasks of the position, as well as the care, maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the community.
• Resident Requests. Respond to all resident requests and concerns in an efficient and courteous manner.
• Positive Attitude and Appearance. Maintain a positive attitude, professional appearance and courteous disposition at all times.
• Communication. Promptly report any unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding residents, personnel or the community to the Community Manager.
• Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required, as necessary.

Experience/Requirements:

• Education:* *High School Diploma/GED

• Experience: Previous experience as a Maintenance Technician, or position in similar industry (plumbing/HVAC); Previous apartment maintenance experience highly preferred.
• Licenses: MUST HAVE VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE; CPO/EPA Certification highly desirable, but not required
• Physical Requirements: Must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and, on rare occasions, move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside ambient temperatures, including excessive heat, cold and precipitation. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. You may be required to use a personal vehicle for company business

Compensation & Benefits:

• $20/hour, monthly bonus potential and $500 signing bonus!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Generous Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off, earned from the first day of employment
• Reimbursement for Tuition/Education/Certifications and licenses

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour