What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician/Roving position at BUCHANAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORP?
Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Pay
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Small Business
- Company Truck Provided or Mileage Paid for Your Personal Vehicle
Job Summary
We’re looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Maintenance Technician to help keep our communities running smoothly and looking their best. If you take pride in your work, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a difference where people live, we’d love to have you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Tackle repairs and maintenance: Diagnose issues, make necessary repairs, and ensure all work meets safety standards, company policies, and code requirements.
- Get homes move-in ready: Complete the “make-ready” process for vacant units — from gathering supplies to performing maintenance and inspections — so every new resident feels at home.
- Keep our community looking great: Help maintain the grounds, common areas, and amenities by cleaning, pressure washing, painting, and removing debris.
- Be resourceful: Support cost-saving efforts by repairing instead of replacing parts when possible, and using materials and tools efficiently.
- Stay organized: Follow procedures for checking out and returning tools and supplies, and keep your supervisor informed about re-ordering needs.
- Ensure quality and compliance: Assist with property inspections and turnover work to meet Housing Authority and Housing Commission standards. Document work (including move-in assessments) in AppFolio with photos.
- Prioritize safety: Report safety hazards, injuries, or equipment malfunctions right away, and practice safe work habits at all times.
- Follow the rules: Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations, including Fair Housing and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Respond to emergencies: Be ready to assist immediately with urgent issues like fires, floods, or other emergencies.
- Be reliable: This is an essential position — your presence helps us keep our residents and property safe and cared for.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in property maintenance or comparable experience in the construction trade
- Valid California Driver's License
- Good Driving Record
- Reliable Transportation
- Ability to be insured on Company Vehicle Insurance and/or has vehicular insurance for owner vehicle
- Experience in maintaining residential and commercial properties
- Ability to analyze and understand maintenance service requests
- Ability to communicate effectively: verbal and written
- Safety conscious
- Preference for detail work
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Hands-on maintenance skills including plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, appliances, pools, etc.
- Availability to be on-call to address any emergencies
- A positive attitude, and the desire to learn and develop your skills
- Superior customer service and verbal communication skills
- Able to work both independently and as a member of a team
- Basic computer knowledge, Windows (Word, Excel) internet and e-mail
Salary : $25 - $31