Chattanooga, Tennessee- Community Service Tech (Multifamily & Affordable Housing)

Career Description

About Us

Columbia Residential is the leading property management and Development Company in this region, specializing in the low-affordable market. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable housing for low-and moderate-income families while fostering an environment for our team members to excel, thrive, and be recognized. We are a growing, mission-driven real estate organization that prides itself on the culture of excellence, integrity, responsibility, responsiveness, respect and character.

Position: Community Service Technician: Reports to Community Manager and Community Service Supervisor:

Position Summary

The Community Service Technician maintains the physical condition and appearance of the site, and performs other “day-to-day’ duties determined by the service manager that will take into consideration the Technician’s skills, experience, and career goals, and how they best fit into the operational needs of the property. Based upon the Community assignment, the Community Service Technician may be required to perform the duties of the Community Service Supervisor.

Job Specific Competencies

• Provides service to residents in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner and follows up on service requests to ensure the highest quality customer satisfaction.
• Performs maintenance work for make-ready units as directed; service requests and repairs as directed; installs major appliances; and all other tasks as assigned by the Community Service Supervisor.
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains the physical appearance of the community, all common areas, grounds, and building systems, and corrects or reports deficiencies to supervisors.
• Adheres to the company’s safety programs.
  
  

Education

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) for consideration.
• Trade School preferred.
  
  

Certificates And Licenses

• HVAC/Freon Recovery Certification.
• EPA Refrigerant Certification.
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• All other certifications required by state and federal law.
  
  

Experience/Specialized Knowledge

• Minimum of three (3) years related experience.
• Knowledge of a variety of skilled trades, including elements of construction/installation, uses, repair, and maintenance, including minor carpentry, minor plumbing, mechanical and electrical, and household appliances.
• Framing and finishing walls, doorways, roofs, and other elements of wooden structures, installing and repairing sinks, drains, and toilets, inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating mechanical parts of equipment, and doing basic welding and metal work.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Completion of in-house training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Will be exposed regularly to the outdoor environment; may also have moderate exposure to injuries; will be exposed to some level of noise when using power tools; hazards can be avoided with proper lifting techniques, MSDS, general safety training, and wearing safety equipment.
• Will be regularly called upon to work overtime and on-call schedules. While on-call, must be able to respond to calls within 15 minutes and be on the premises of the assigned apartment community within 30 minutes to complete resident/management requests.
• Enjoys the work that they do, demonstrates a pleasant demeanor on the job, and shows a desire for success.
• Exhibits behavior that is consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the Company; makes the working environment enjoyable for self and others.
  
  

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected job duties and responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities described are not permanent and may be modified an any time. At the request of management, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties within the scope of our work with little to no advance notice.

Flexible Benefits Options

Because we know that compensation is not your only consideration when making a career decision, Columbia Residential offers a rich and competitive benefits package to our team members.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (AFLAC)
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance-based Bonus Program
• Tuition and Professional Development Assistance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time-Off (including your birthday!)
• Paid Holidays
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

Our Company Culture Is Represented By These Core Values

Columbia Residential is the leading property management and Development Company in this region, specializing in the low affordable market. Our Mission Statement is:

• To provide quality affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families.
• To provide an environment for its team members to excel and to be recognized and rewarded for their accomplishments.
• To provide the principals and partners a fair return on their efforts and investments.
  
  

As a growing company with more than 50 communities in the Atlanta, GA area, we are always looking to add professional and superior Community Leasing Specialists/Leasing Consultants to our management team to align with our Mission Statement and Core Value for the communities we serve.

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Responsiveness
• Respect
• Character
  
  

If these Core Values are part of your attributes, we welcome you to join Columbia Residential!

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