What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Handyman position at American Traders Inc?
Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Residential Maintenance Handyman to join our team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of our building’s interior, mechanical systems, and facilities equipment. Your expertise will help maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for all occupants. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your diverse maintenance skills in a dynamic setting, contributing directly to the overall efficiency and safety of our operations.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical equipment, and building interior components.
- Conduct repairs using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and schematics to troubleshoot issues effectively.
- Maintain facilities equipment including HVAC units, plumbing systems, electrical panels, and mechanical devices.
- Carry out painting projects such as maintenance painting and residential painting to uphold building aesthetics.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards by properly handling electrical work, plumbing repairs, and other technical tasks using appropriate tools like ohmmeters and schematics.
- Provide excellent customer service by responding promptly to maintenance requests from tenants or staff and communicating clearly about repair timelines.Qualifications
- Proven experience in general maintenance, repair operations (MRO), or facilities maintenance roles.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, schematics, and electrical testing devices such as ohmmeters.
- Knowledge of HVAC system repair, plumbing system maintenance and repair, electrical work including electrical equipment repair, and building interior maintenance.
- Familiarity with CMMS software for work order management is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills in English; ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical staff or clients.
- Supervising or leadership experience is a plus for coordinating team efforts on larger projects or ongoing maintenance tasks.
- Physical ability to perform manual labor including lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces as needed.
Join us as a Residential Maintenance Handyman where your skills will directly impact the safety and comfort of our environment! We value energetic individuals eager to take on diverse responsibilities while delivering top-notch service in a fast-paced setting. Your expertise will help keep our facilities running smoothly—making a difference every day!
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Property maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Merrillville, IN 46410 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $22