Responsibilities and Requirements

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing maintenance and service support to the overall operations of Castlewood Apartments. This is a 40 hour per week position with a required on-call schedule that rotates between team members.

Essential Job Functions

1. Responsible for the completion of maintenance service requests in a timely and efficient manner
2. Performs minor to moderate-level plumbing repairs, including issues to sinks, faucets, and toilets 
3. Repairs and replaces any company-owned appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, and dryers
4. Examines and diagnoses minor HVAC issues, performing HVAC maintenance or repairs as required
5. Performs electrical work, including the repair and replacement of light fixtures, switches, and outlets
6. Prepares recently vacated units for future move-ins
7. Maintains heating ventilation and air conditioning systems through the repair and replacement of fan motors, burners and thermostats
8. Facilitates snow and ice removal from walkways and doorways
9. Performs painting and light carpentry duties as assigned
10. Facilitates basic maintenance and upkeep of the community pool and pool furniture
11. Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as required

Required QualificationsEducation, Training and or/ ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) with relevant maintenance experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics 

1. Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use of general maintenance equipment and tools (hand tools, power tools, user-moved aids, measuring devices)
2. Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair light electrical, carpentry, and plumbing issues
3. Ability to communicate with staff members, tenants, and vendors
4. Displays a positive, friendly and professional attitude with a strong focus on customer service
5. Ability to work individually and as a part of a cohesive team

Physical Demands The nature of work requires an ability to communicate and exchange information, prepare work documents, operate standard business office equipment, and operate general maintenance equipment and tools. Requires the ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time, as well as an ability to lift and move materials or equipment up to 50 pounds. Working ConditionsWork is performed in a general office environment and apartment community. Individuals will be frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet, warm and cold environments.

Who We Are and What We Offer

Who We Are

We are Zaremba Management Company and delighting our residents, prospective tenants, and community members is at the core of everything we do. Formed in 1987 to manage real estate properties owned or partially owned by the Zaremba Family in Cleveland, Ohio, The Zaremba Management Company has established itself as a champion of superior quality and service. Today, ZMC owns and manages communities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, North Carolina and Texas. We manage nearly 4,500 apartment units and 250,000 square feet of office space, and we continue to grow with the addition of fee managed communities and new acquisitions.

What We Offer

Zaremba Management Company offers a competitive compensation package with a discretionary bonus program. In addition, full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability, a 401k program and a generous Paid Time Off policy.