Maintenance Technician

Description

A Brief Overview
The Maintenance Technician II provides general and specialized maintenance to rental housing. This position may also perform work to prepare rental units for occupancy changes. This role is a valuable member of the maintenance team and is responsible for checking, troubleshooting, and making routine repairs in the following areas: air conditioning, water heaters, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and other building maintenance areas.

This position will frequently work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as in attics, crawl spaces and other tight spaces depending on the maintenance requirement.

• Respond to service requests regarding furnaces, air‑conditioning systems, appliances, water heaters, solar collection, disposals, general plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other required maintenance items as may be required.
• Perform skilled work in one or more trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, or locksmith requiring advanced knowledge and skills and advanced troubleshooting abilities.
• Maintain equipment such as tools, gauges, Freon recovery systems, snakes, drills, etc., in ready repair and demonstrate a safe/proficient operational knowledge of tools.
• Understand and follow the proper use of equipment and chemicals and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow and adhere to an established preventive maintenance program for all heating and ventilation systems and perform the required maintenance including replacement of filters, etc.
• Assist in making ready of vacated units, including, but not limited to, painting, sanding, and varnishing, floor tile removal and replacement, ceramic tile replacement, drywall repair, fixture repair and/or replacement, floor stripping, waxing, polishing, window repair and/or replacement, etc., as will be required from time to time. Similar work on the exterior of the home may also be required to make ready.
• Perform emergency maintenance, including but not limited to sewage back‑ups, water main and/or lateral breaks (dig to expose line, repair, and replace soil as needed), fires, weather‑related damage, other types of water leaks, appliance repairs, etc.
• Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• This position requires driving for the Company using either a company vehicle (frequency from rarely to constantly) or a personal or rental vehicle to conduct company business more than 50% of the time to perform work duties.

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) with advanced training resulting in a certification required or
• A degree/journeyman license in building maintenance required or
• One or more skilled trades or other related subject required or
• An acceptable amount of on‑the‑job experience in building maintenance or one of the skilled trades required.
• 4‑6 years of experience in residential maintenance; five or more years’ experience in residential maintenance required.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and specialized knowledge in one or more of the following trades/skills: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, appliance repair, or locksmith.
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical work, including lifting weights of up to 50 pounds regularly and above 50 pounds occasionally.
• Team player who pays close attention to detail and can prioritize in a fast‑moving environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people in a variety of situations.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality are essential for this position.
• Valid driver’s license in state required.
• EPA certification within 180 days required.

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the general hiring range for…