Apartment Maintenance Technicians

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor in all areas throughout our community.

Qualifications:

at least 2 years’ experience in community management maintenance, other building maintenance or related trade. Renovation experience may be required for older properties built 10 or more years ago.
Competitive compensation based on experience.

We also offer health, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability plus other voluntary products.

Responsibilities:

Ensure all service requests and repairs are made correctly and in a timely manner
Maintain an organized, clean and safe work area
Assist service manager with monitoring inventory of parts and supplies at appropriate levels
Comply with all personnel management policies and procedures
Help service manager oversee completion of service requests in 48 hours or per community policy
Help service manager ensure staff is motivated and functions as an effective team
Maintain superior customer service relationship
Communicate effectively with residents, fellow associates, vendors and supervisors
Work with service manager to maintain effective preventative maintenance program
Work with service manager to adhere to budget guidelines
Assist service manager to maintain hazard communications program
Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features as required to minimize liability concerns
Ensure adherence to the Ventron’s safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures
Work with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure physical condition of community is maintained according to company operating and safety standards
Work with maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times
Assist with turnkey operations if needed
Adhere to Ventron Standard Operating Procedures
Attend and participate in technical training programs to maintain personal skill level
Other tasks or duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintenance Technician Qualifications:Each job duty must be performed with focus and accuracy. The essential knowledge, skills and abilities you need are outlined below.

Education:

High School Diploma/GED required
1 - 3 years HVAC Technical Training
Ability to read and write English for safety and productivity reasons
Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical functions
Maintenance Technician Licenses/Equipment

Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance is required; position requires own vehicle to fulfill all of job’s functions
EPA certification Type I and II
Pest control , if performed in-house
Other licenses and certifications as required by Ventron, state or federal law
Own set of basic hand tools; tools not provided by community
Use of 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 yourself, fellow associates or residents
Appropriate safety equipment and apparel that includes proper footwear, such as work boots

Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret all forms of information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong Trouble Shooting Skills
Ability to accept and learn from constructive criticism
Well organized, detail oriented and efficient
Team oriented with ability to work independently on occasion
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to meet deadlines which may include late hours and weekends as needed
Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Special skills include ability to diagnose problems with and repair the following:
Major Appliances
HVAC, with EPA Certification
Basic to intermediate plumbing, sheetrock and general carpentry
Basic to intermediate electrical, when no license required
Pool care and
Pest control if required by community
Wallpaper/painting
Irrigation maintenance and repairs
Landscaping
Fountain maintenance and repairs
Foundation/sidewalk repairs
Ice/snow removal