Apartment Maintenance Technician II

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

Location:

Apartment Communities in Holly Hill & Elloree, SC

Along with the Community Manager, the Maintenance Technician II is responsible for overseeing the physical assets, general maintenance repairs, apartment make‑readies, preventive maintenance and construction or rehabilitation projects for an apartment community. The role maintains an adequate inventory of supplies for repairs and monitors the monthly maintenance budget. This position presents opportunities for promotion to Maintenance Supervisor. The Maintenance Technician II must be flexible and able to work a varied schedule, including weekends, on‑call duties and some holidays as required.

• Under direction of the Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor, performs maintenance activities for the apartment community along with other maintenance staff.
• Works with the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager (e.g., walking apartments, move‑in/move‑out reports, etc.).
• Determines weekly apartment make‑ready and work order schedules.
• Reports apartments that are ready to show to the Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor.
• Completes weekly/daily maintenance employee assignments in tandem with Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assists in maintaining the exterior grounds and curb appeal.
• Performs maintenance repairs related to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pools, appliances, drywall.
• Identifies, corrects and reports hazardous community conditions.
• Coordinates and responds to resident/management requests and work orders for occupied apartments.
• Uses Service Request and schedules to establish priorities, determining with the Community Manager which requests or emergencies should be top priority.
• Helps coordinate warranty work orders with vendors.
• Coordinates, schedules and prepares vacant apartments for move‑in.
• Walks all vacant units to determine make‑ready needs, coordinating effort with Maintenance Supervisor/Community Manager to schedule and assign tasks.
• Ensures all repairs/replacements necessary for an apartment to be occupied are completed.
• Ensures all trash from apartments is cleaned out before, during and after make‑ready activity.
• Walks property daily to look for needed maintenance and liability hazards and reports to the Community Manager.
• Coordinates, schedules and performs preventive maintenance on equipment and apartments according to NHE’s schedule.
• Assists in ordering supplies while managing the maintenance budget.
• Works with Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor to determine supplies and equipment needs.
• Obtains approval from the Community Manager prior to placing orders for major expenditures and unbudgeted items.
• Attendance is an essential job function.
• May be requested to assist in other communities.
• Assists with hazardous weather problems, fires, floods, freezes, etc.
• Attends and participates in industry and NHE’s training programs as required.
• Responsible for vendor monitoring and quality control.
• Performs the tasks of subordinate associates as needed.
• Performs any and all other duties as requested or assigned by supervisor/manager.

• Specific skills/equipment:
• • Computer
  • Propane torch (plumbing)
  • Steam clean/shampoo machine
  • Key machine
  • Sewer machine
  • Manifold gauges
  • Vacuum pump
  • Recovery machine
  • Leak detector
  • Pressure washer
  • Volt meter
  • Paint sprayer
  • Air conditioners
  • Appliances
  • Water heaters
  • Welding torches (A/C)
  • Hand tools
• Must be able to perform all facets of apartment make‑ready.
• Uses independent judgment to determine actions, priorities and emergencies.
• Handles moderate to high stress due to deadlines, reprioritizing activities and supervising employees.
• Interacts regularly with residents, vendors, contractors, supervisors, employees and coworkers, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills.
• Handles multiple tasks and prioritizes duties and responsibilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Works with little direction while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Team player with excellent work ethic.

Under direction of the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, may oversee Apprentice Techs or Maintenance Technician I.