Maintenance Technician-
Student Quarters, United States

Maintenance Technician-Student Housing

Summary: Perform a variety of maintenance tasks necessary to maintain and enhance the value of a student apartment community in a timely, professional and courteous manner.

Reports To: General Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain an excellent customer service
• Ensure all service requests and repairs are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies at appropriate levels
• Comply with all personnel management policies and procedures
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule
• Communicate effectively with residents, fellow employees, vendors, and supervisors
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to maintain an effective preventative maintenance program
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to adhere to budget guidelines
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with maintaining a hazard communications program
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features as required to minimize liability concerns
• Ensure adherence to the company's safety and hazard communications programs, policies, and procedures
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that physical condition of the community is maintained according to company operating and safety standards
• Work with the maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times
• Assist residents with the move-in/move-out process as needed
• Assist with the scheduling and performance of all maintenance/repair-related turn events
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and operating manuals
• Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely and professional fashion
• Maintain accurate records
• Contribute to the general upkeep and cleaning of office, common areas, and model
• Perform other maintenance/repair work as directed by Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor
• Assist in the daily clean-up of the exterior of the property including grounds, breezeways, and all common areas
• Perform swimming pool maintenance and cleaning and maintain accurate, timely chemical logs
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service
• Adhere to the company dress code
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required

Requirements

Licenses/Equipment:

• Must have reliable transportation due to the emergency on-call requirement
• EPA certification Type I and II
• Other licenses and certifications as required by local, state, or federal law
• Position requires individuals to be able to use general maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, hand tools, ladders, refrigerant recovery units, landscaping equipment, and required safety equipment
• All equipment must be used without jeopardizing the safety of themselves, fellow associates, and residents
• Appropriate safety equipment and apparel must be worn including proper footwear (work boots)

Must be able to diagnose problems with and assist with the repair of the following:

• Major appliances
• HVAC, including EPA Certification
• Basic-Intermediate plumbing
• Basic-Intermediate electrical (when no license required)
• Sheetrock
• General carpentry
• Pool care (if required by community)
• Roofs and gutters
• Painting
• General irrigation maintenance and repairs
• Landscaping
• Fountain maintenance and repairs
• Foundation/sidewalk repairs
• Ice/snow removal
• Golf carts and small engine maintenance

Physical Activities:

• Requires frequent lifting and moving of up to 75 pounds when using machinery and equipment for essential maintenance tasks, including but not limited to installing outside air conditioning units.
• Requires frequent bending and/or stooping to access equipment and machinery necessary for essential maintenance tasks. Also requires frequent use of ladders and stepladders to access equipment and machinery necessary for essential maintenance tasks.

Qualifications:

• Previous Maintenance Experience (Preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English fluently.

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Wage, Commission, and Bonus Pay Eligibility
• Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability and Company Paid Voluntary Life
• Paid Time Off

Job Rewards and Benefits