Maintenance Technician; Residential

About CIM Group

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!

The Residential 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 maintained per CIM Group operating and safety standards. Responsibilities include diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units; electrical appliances, outlets, and light fixtures; plumbing, carpentry, and locks.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with preparing vacant apartment units for rental and following a planned preventative maintenance schedule.

Please note this is a talent pool posting; it will remain open to applications on an ongoing basis. We are always looking for talented individuals for this role as positions become available. Join our talent pool today to be considered for future opportunities.

• The following will involve working with the Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor
• Respond to tenant/building work orders within 24 hours, and document work completed on the work order
• Perform preventive maintenance in-house such as appliances or as directed by a member of the property management team
• Coordinate repair and/or maintenance of items to the standards identified, including but not limited to:
• Doors: re-key, hang, paint and/or replace
• Clean out appliance filters, check drain lines and pans; operate all systems including high-end appliances to assist residents as required
• Replace HVAC filters, wet vac condensation pans, verify thermostat settings and operate the unit to assist residents as required
• Plumbing: snake and clear blockages up to 25 feet
• Replace electrical sockets, switches, light bulbs and check breakers
• Flooring: reattach thresholds
• Minor wall repair (drywall, mud, tape and paint) as required
• Ceiling repair (drywall, mud, tape and paint)
• Replace plumbing fixtures such as levers, faucets and drains
• Examine and diagnose problems with HVAC units for property facilities; determine best method to repair or replace all or part of the unit; perform preventative maintenance on HVAC units by replacing filters, cleaning coils, etc.
• Perform minor to moderate-level plumbing repairs, replacements, and/or installations including repairing leaks and removing clogs in sinks and toilets
• Perform minor electrical repairs and replacement of light fixtures and related items
• Repair and replace furnished kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers; consult with Maintenance Supervisor for more advanced or severe repairs or replacement, ensuring proper disposal as required
• May perform painting projects ranging from full interior painting of property units to minor touch up and repair of walls and sheetrock
• May perform “make ready” projects for preparation of vacant units for prospective tenants
• May perform swimming pool maintenance or other facility and/or landscape projects to ensure property aesthetics meet or exceed standards
• Adhere to CIM safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment
• Required to furnish basic work tools
• Maintain a maintenance office with tools organized, tools and supplies inventoried and neatly stacked or organized and maintain maintenance files as requested or required by the Property Manager
• Work outdoors in varied weather conditions and in dusty environments

• May work irregular hours (evenings, weekends), including on-call and overtime hours, as required due to maintenance emergencies

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license
• One to three years of…