What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician- Apartments position at Ghertner & Co Inc?
Description
Position Purpose: Help with the apartment property maintenance. This is a fast paced, full time position where attention to detail and our residents are #1 priority. Above average communication, time management and customer service skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Performs repairs, troubleshoots systems, and completes preventative maintenance.
- Completes apartment turnovers which may include removal and installation of cabinets, flooring, fixtures, water heaters, sinks, toilets, etc.
- Adheres to standardized diagnostic approaches for preventative maintenance, system troubleshooting, HVAC systems, and electrical circuits.
- Participates in on-call emergency rotation and responds to emergencies as needed.
- Assists in training Groundskeepers and entry-level Maintenance Technicians.
- Troubleshoots all property systems, and performs or oversees repairs.
- Conducts maintenance-related inspections, including building and alarm systems inspections. Assists in preparing property for inspections by Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC), Housing Finance Agency (HFA), and other regulatory agencies.
- Inspects vacant units, ensuring turnovers are completed.
- Utilizes maintenance manual/software program to track work orders, inventory use, product replacement histories, and scheduled preventative maintenance.
- Ensures tools and equipment are in optimum condition.
- Inspects subcontracted service providers and documents work and product quality.
- Walks the grounds and common interior areas daily, removing litter and debris from lawns, planting beds, parking areas, sidewalks, ramps, and indoor spaces.
- Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, walkways, steps, and driveways.
- Attends and completes all required training.
- Completes repairs as directed.
Requirements
Position Requirements:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, tech or trade school is a plus.
- A minimum of at least two year apartment industry experience to understand the challenges of maintenance within property management industry is required.
- Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Stable job history, professional appearance.
- Exposure to ammonia, bleach, Freon, chlorine, etc.
- Exposure to weather elements (outside work is routine).
- Able to lift 70 pounds.
- Able to use ladders up to 40 foot.