Maintenance Technician

Summit Management Group/ZEKO Properties has an opening for an experience Maintenance Technician. If you are looking for a place that appreciates you, provides a faith based working environment, and makes you feel like family, then look no further!

The right candidate for this position will perform various maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the property. Handles repairs and improvements of occupied and vacant apartments, as well as the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Essential Duties:

• Respond to tenant service requests and concerns in a timely, professional, clean, and efficient manner.
• Responsible for daily repair and upkeep of the property as needed.
• Perform light electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining clean grounds and common areas.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of vacant units for occupancy.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance, and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the company. Follows the manufacturer’s guidelines when using or servicing each piece of equipment.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure preservation and upkeep of the buildings, amenities, equipment, grounds, exteriors, and the overall appearance of company properties. Reports concerns to the Property Manager and Regional Maintenance team.
• Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents to the Property Manager.
• Assists in setting up tenant functions and activities. Some attendance may be required.
• Perform all job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Some weekend, evening, and on-call shifts may be required.

Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification, Age Requirement:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Trade school or military training preferred.
• 2-5 years experience as a Maintenance Technician or technician type role along with mechanical aptitude.
• 1-2 years of HVAC experience preferred.
• Basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry knowledge along with good reasoning skills.
• Available to work rotating on-call emergency maintenance shifts as required, as well as partial weekend and early evening shifts if necessary.
• High level of professionalism and enthusiasm, as well as an evident customer service attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions/Environment:

• Capable of working long days on a frequent basis.
• Capable of pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally required to climb, kneel, crouch, bend, reach or crawl.
• Additional physical demands include: being outside/walking across the property in various weather conditions, on feet for an extended period of time, walking up and downstairs, climbing a ladder, and perform duties that require manual dexterity.

About the role:

• Electrical: replace or fix outlets, light switches, fans, and fixtures
• Plumbing: replace or fix faucets, toilets, hot water heaters and sinks
• Heating and Cooling: general heating repairs, cleaning filters and swapping units
• General carpentry and drywall
• Painting hallways/units
• Repair/replace screens
• Monitor interiors/exteriors of buildings for maintenance needed
• Maintain tools and equipment in acceptable working condition and work area clean
• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace appliances
• Communicate with the manager on daily work orders and provide status updates
• Perform unit turnovers

Our preferred candidate will have:

• The ability to effectively utilize smart phones and related technology
• Solid oral & written communication skills
• The ability to manage and prioritize workload
• Interpersonal skills to interact professionally, clearly, and respectfully with residents and team
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision

Physically able to perform job duties with or without accommodation.

Rate of Pay is based on proven and verified experience.

Summit Management Group/ZEKO Properties is an EEO Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a pre-employment physical to include drug testing?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• HVAC: 2 years (Required)
• Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $25