What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Maintenance Technician - Elements Apartments position at UDR Careers?
UDR, Inc. and its affiliated companies are seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join our team at Elements, our apartment community (441 homes) located in Bellevue, WA. This is a temporary position (approximately 3 months) and the schedule is Tuesday – Saturday, 8a – 5p.
Do you thrive on crafting an amazing customer experience and providing satisfying solutions to customers? Do you want to be a "Care Hero" and it's your job to save the customer's day?
As a Senior Maintenance Technician, every day is an opportunity for you to deliver first-class service in turn achieving customer happiness and resident retention.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the community by ensuring that grounds, amenities, building exteriors/interiors, market ready units interior, breezeways, curbs, signage, leasing office, central garbage areas, parking lots and other buildings and common areas are free of debris, trash, graffiti and other items which affect the appearance of the community. All deficiencies and or risk management safety issues are reported immediately.
- Respond to resident requests for maintenance and service by taking appropriate action to repair and/or restore service within the quality and time standards established by the organization.
- Ensure that apartments are ready for occupancy by performing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, appliance repair, carpet cleaning, painting, patching, texturing, basic apartment cleaning and other miscellaneous equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Maintain tools and equipment and ensure that they are in proper working order, request replacements as necessary, and assist in stocking inventory.
- Assist Maintenance Manager with vendor management and ordering supplies/equipment to maintain appropriate levels of inventory within budget guidelines.
- Throughout their residency, you foster an on-going positive relationship with residents confirming their expectations are being fulfilled.
- Identify, share, and implement opportunities to improve resident happiness and service.
- In the absence of a Maintenance Manager, lead, direct and supervise the service team in their day-to-day functions.
- Assist in training and mentoring of new Maintenance Technicians and/or Apprentices.
- Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
- After hours on-call rotation is required.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience as a Maintenance Technician in the multi-family, hospitality, or similar industry
- Competency in residential plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, painting, and drywall
- Knowledge of and experience in HVAC and carpentry a plus
- Customer service experience
- Proficient in the use of modern technology, especially computers and smartphones
- Valid driver’s license and rotating on-call responsibility required
Education:
- High school or equivalent preferred
- EPA Type II or Universal certification required
- EPA Type I (Section 608) certification preferred
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification a plus
Hourly Range:
- $32.00 - $35.00/hour, dependent on experience
About UDR, Inc.
UDR, Inc., an S&P500 company, is one of the nation's largest owners and managers of residential apartment communities. Become a part of a company that is the industry leader of transformational change and operational innovation!
UDR Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
UDR is proud to provide 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.
UDR is committed to providing and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment with equitable access and opportunity for associates to participate, grow, and reach their full potential.
Salary : $32 - $35