Property Maintenance Manager

Maintenace Technician - Position Overview

G&H Properties is seeking a reliable, organized, and independent individual to oversee all installation, repair, and maintenance operations of our residential and commercial properties in Northfield, Faribault, and surrounding areas. In addition to managing a small team of maintenance technicians, you will be in the field carrying out the day-to-day maintenance of buildings, interior/exterior grounds, common areas and unit repairs. You must have your own hand tools and reliable transportation.

Maintenance Technician - Job Duties and Responsibilities:

30% - Management:

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation
• Develop property preventative maintenance schedules on seasonal, quarterly and/or annual basis
• Work with property managers to determine short and long-term priorities
• Allocate workload and create schedule for each maintenance technician
• Supervise maintenance technician staff
• Develop bids and estimates to complete maintenance projects
• Assess work orders to determine whether they should be completed by G&H staff or subcontractors
• Ensure maintenance technicians have the resources and knowledge to complete duties
• Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
• Ensure work order labor hours and expenses are being tracked and reported correctly
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed
• Manage emergency call schedule and staff

70% - Maintenance Technician:

• Ensure job assignments and work orders are carried out promptly, efficiently, courteously and in accordance with established procedures
• Perform routine maintenance inspections and tasks such as replacing batteries, bulbs, furnace filters, locks, and caulking etc.
• Complete light remodeling tasks such as painting, basic carpentry and sheetrock
• Inspect and maintain all interior and exterior building components on a regular basis
• Place orders for parts and material with Property Manager’s approval
• Reports any maintenance concerns for repairs on vacant and common areas to the Property Manager
• Maintaining grounds and common areas including snow removal, lawncare, and debris removal
• Assists Property Manager with unit turnover and maintenance
• Answer emergency calls and provide “on call” support when necessary (7 shifts per year)
• Track and log work-order progress using property management software, and other technology
• Maintain the shop and storage areas in a clean, orderly, and secure manner
• Ability to pass a background check

Maintenance Technician - Other Attributes (not required)

• HVAC and Boiler maintenance and repair certified
• Flooring and tile repair and install
• Lite plumbing and electrical work

Maintenance Technician - Experience Requirements

• Proven experience as a maintenance manager or other managerial role
• Experience in planning maintenance operations
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, etc
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment
• Ability to keep track of and report daily activity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership abilities
• Must be able to navigate a smartphone, tablet, and work-order software
• Customer service oriented
• Property maintenance experience
• Organization – ability to coordinate schedules and orders and maintain an organized shop
• Must have experience in the use of all maintenance equipment and tools
• Must have a good history of dependability and job performance
• Must have his/her own transportation and some basic hand tools
• Experience with AppFolio, property management software, a plus
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Maintenance Technician - Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift over 50 pounds and climb a 12ft ladder
• Bend and crawl into small areas
• Operate a snow blower, vacuum cleaner, lawn mower and small hand tools

Compensation

• $20 - $27 an hour
• Mileage involved in performing job
• Emergency call – flat rate to cover shift and call out rate

Benefits (available after 90-days of employment)

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Simple IRA (after one year)

Work Location

• Northfield, MN and surrounding area

Licenses

• Driver’s License (Required)

Typical Hours

• Generally between 7:30am – 4:30pm M-F
• Emergency calls (24/7) on rotating schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Facilities Maintenance Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations