Maintenance Technician

at  New Standard Equities Inc

Description:
Position: Maintenance Technician
Department: Operations
Reports to: Community Director and/or Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SKILLS AND MINDSET ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS:

• Customer-service focus
• Effective communication and follow through
• Self-starter
• Motivation to solve problems creatively
• Builds genuine relationships with co-workers and residents
• Driven toward continuous learning and improvement on the job

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for diagnosing maintenance issues, making repairs, and completing maintenance requests in a timely manner. The Maintenance Technician will also be responsible for maintaining the overall condition of the apartment community including the grounds and common areas and to provide a quality living environment for residents. Successful Maintenance Technicians will be customer service focused, possess a sense of urgency, and be responsive to resident and team member needs.
Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should preferably have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, internet software, order processing systems, and Yardi.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER ABILITIES:

• Bi-lingual is a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate basic workings of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, flooring, appliance, landscaping, and irrigation systems
• Ability to provide personal truck to travel to and from properties and to transport various tools, such as ladders
• Organizational skills, detail oriented
• High performance standards
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently
• Proven record of working both independently and with supervision
• Effective team player
• Positive attitude
• Knowledge of environmental hazards including asbestos, lead based pain, and radon
• Ability to work weekends as necessary and respond to emergencies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs maintenance duties including work orders and preventative maintenance activities, with minimal supervision consistent with company policies and procedures and direction from supervisor(s), completes documentation and necessary paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete manner to document and track maintenance activities.
• Ensures apartments are ready for occupancy by performing various and as needed electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and other miscellaneous maintenance and repairs necessary or directed.
• Maintains grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up/emptying trash and debris, vacuuming, moping, pressure washing breezeways and commons areas, general cleaning as needed and other areas as directed.
• Repairs minor problems of buildings and foundations, including ceilings, walls, floors, basements, and all mechanical contents of the building.
• Assists with unit turns, move outs, apartment inspections, and work orders.
• Applies knowledge of building operating systems such as HVAC, security and sprinkler systems, fire alarms, plumbing, heating, electrical, and any other related setups to perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, and/or repairs.
• Complies with company standards and applicable laws including but not limited to; Fair Housing, OSHA, Landlord Tenant, Local Building Codes, OSHA, and EEOC. Attends and participates in company safety meetings and required trainings and other safety related laws and requirements, and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly to supervisor.
• Reports known safety hazards, equipment, and customer concerns to supervisor.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations during work hours and on-call coverage.
• Follows established process for inventory of supplies and materials at the community, by tracking inventory used, returning unused inventory, and notifying supervisor about re-ordering needs. Supports cost saving initiatives by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible and not being wasteful with materials and supplies.
• Maintains high levels of customer service for prospects, residents, vendors, and associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.