Maintenance Technician (Multifamily Housing / Property Management)

MDI Management is Hiring!

Position Title: Maintenance II Technician 

Location: Salem

About Us:
At MDI Management, we focus on creating a positive workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to grow. We encourage teamwork, new ideas, and professional development for all our team members.

Job Description:
We are looking for Maintenance Technicians at all experience levels to join our team. Pay is based on experience. The role requires a flexible schedule, including weekends, and involves a variety of maintenance and general labor tasks.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth and skill development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact as part of a dedicated team

Preventive Maintenance:

• Clean and maintain the pool.
• Check and replace exterior lighting on a weekly basis.
• Walk around the properties to check for any safety conditions or damage to the property.
• Prepare the property per season (winterizing).

Daily Duties:

• Respond to 24-hour maintenance emergency calls.
• Physically walk the properties every morning and remove litter, debris, cigarette butts, and pet droppings from the grounds including bushes and grass areas.
• Remove animal droppings from pet areas, empty waste stations that are around the property, and replenish doggy bags.
• Clean up all debris in dumpster areas and sweep or pressure wash as needed.
• Turn vacant units when scheduled.
• Complete work orders within 24-48 hours.
• Assist with various physical tasks as directed.
• Clean and organize shops and garages.
• Assist with landscaping as requested by the manager.
• Fix/Replace damaged signs and banners on the property.
• Perform all tasks in a neat and efficient manner.

Turning Units:

• Change locks, rekey, make keys.
• Remove and transfer heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant.
• Assist in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dump trailer when necessary.
• Check all lights and replace them as necessary.
• Replace or repair windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, closets, etc.
• Check applicable appliances and notify maintenance supervisor of any problems.
• Check faucets sink plugs and repair/replaces as necessary. Performs exterior repairs as needed.
• Repair/replace blinds and ceiling fans.
• Transfer paint buckets and supplies to units from storage and vice versa.
• Repair holes in walls and paint as needed.
• Complete required forms regarding the turn and paint of the unit.
• Work in a fast-paced manner.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Learn and ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal safety rules.
• Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• Use protective equipment when necessary, following all safety procedures.

Additional Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Work schedules are based on property needs and are subject to change as necessary. Flexibility in scheduling, including potential changes in shift times and days worked, may be required to meet operational demands.
• Attendance is crucial.
• Compliance with company policies, rules, and procedures is mandatory.
• This role entails outdoor work in all weather conditions for extended periods.
• Heavy lifting (50 pounds or more), use of power tools, climbing ladders, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling are routine tasks.
• Regular exposure to paint, cleaning solvents, adhesives, and paint fumes is expected.
• Reliable transportation and a cellular device for work communication are essential.
• Background screening is mandatory before hiring.

Benefits:

• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Leave Pay (as accumulated)
• Sick Leave Pay (as accumulated)
• Birthday and Anniversary Paid Time Off
• Employee Medical and Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Simple IRA
• Access to Property Amenities

MDI Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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