Service Technician

Position Overview

The Maintenance/Service Technician reports directly to the Service Manager and is responsible for performing make‑ready repairs to all vacant units prior to move‑in. HVAC certification preferred.

• Perform repairs to make‑ready units in a timely manner.
• Respond to 24‑hour on‑call paging as scheduled by the Service Manager.
• Assist the Service Manager or Housekeeper with their work when necessary.
• Assist Grounds personnel with trashing out units when required.
• Assist the Service Manager with inventory control and utilization of maintenance materials and supplies.
• Inspect property for improvements and repairs and review findings with the Service Manager.
• Perform work‑order requests and maintenance requests.
• Ensure that the grounds remain free of litter at all times.
• Operate and perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment.
• Know the location of gas and water meter emergency cut‑offs, apartment and fixture cut‑offs, and sewer clean‑outs.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces when required.
• Assist the Property Manager or other staff members upon request.
• Complete work orders with a same‑day completion mindset.
• Review work orders with the Service Manager on a daily basis.
• Adhere to policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Keep the maintenance shop clean and in order at all times.
• Be immediately available in the event of snow.
• Follow the Maintenance General Operating Policies.
• Maintain a professional appearance in uniform and display a good attitude at all times, including personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and maintain team spirit.
• Assist at another site when needed and be flexible to transfer to another property if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• HVAC skills – CFC certification.
• CPO certification preferred.
• Plumbing, electrical, carpentry skills.
• Knowledge of SDS and OSHA regulations.
• 608 Refrigerant Certification preferred; will train if necessary.
• Current driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Position may require night and weekend work.
• Required to be on call.
• Duties performed both inside and outside, even in extreme temperatures below 32 °F and above 100 °F.

Responsibilities include standing, walking, hand use, reaching, talking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasional tasting or smelling. Frequent lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds is required. Specific vision abilities required include peripheral vision and depth perception.

The environment may involve moving mechanical parts, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, electrical shock risk, wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, extreme cold or heat, vibration, and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competitive benefits including Health, Dental, Life, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, Long‑Term Disability, Vacation and Sick Leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug‑Free Workplace.

Entry Level

Full‑time