What you will doEssential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
• Inspect common areas, property grounds, and buildings to monitor the appearance, cleanliness, maintenance, attractiveness, and safety of the property.
• Ensure each assigned work order request is completed on a timely basis; request assistance as needed; report all problems, delays, etc.

• Coordinate daily activities by giving progress updates, communicate frequently with operations staff on daily activities and perform any tasks within the maintenance department.
• Repair and maintain all HVAC units, mechanical, electrical equipment, plumbing fixtures, structural facilities and grounds of the property.
• Maintain courteous helpful demeanor with residents, prospective residents, co-workers, vendors, etc.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit as required and on a timely basis.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Work orders should be completed within 24 hours, except emergencies, and unit turn around time of five (5) working days unless otherwise determined by the Community Manager.

• Possible need for on-call responsibilities.

What you will need

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Above average oral communication skills.

• Must be self-motivated, able to complete assigned tasks and have the ability to negotiate competitive pricing of supplies and contracted work.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work orders.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail.
• Able to perform at high levels in fast paced work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demand.

• Able to think logically in order to troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make sound business decisions.
• Able to lift, push and pull up to 75 pounds.

Education and Experience:

• Able to perform a variety of duties in all types of weather.

• Ability to get EPA certification ( required for handling of refrigerant).
• Provide own hand tools.
• Able to operate all necessary tools to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Work orders should be completed within 24 hours, except emergencies, and unit turn around time of five (5) working days unless otherwise determined by the Community Manager.

• Experience in residential property maintenance is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and other environmental safety standards. 

Birge & Held is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.

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