Maintenance Technician

Job description

Maintenance Technician - you will be responsible for coordinating tasks and supplies to prepare vacant units for re-occupancy effectively. You will also be responsible for helping the maintenance team with special projects. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the overall condition of the property, including, but not limited to exteriors, common areas, vacant units, floor care, and trash removal, as well as for the property surrounding the building(s), including litter pick-up, janitorial duties, sidewalk clearing, and snow removal in a safe, attractive, and comfortable condition. Performs preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance. Maintains relationships with current and prospective residents and any vendors working on site. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor

5-Week on-Call Rotation

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Clean / restore recently vacated apartment homes.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the facility and grounds
• Change bulbs, locks / keys.
• Must be able to install or assist with the installation of appliances
• Exterior / Interior painting and caulking, light drywall repair
• Ability to physically manage painting, pressure washing, blower breezeways, and parking lots
• Walk through upcoming or newly vacant units to forecast repairs.
• Walk completed units to create "punch" lists or quality control checklists.
• Assist with the removal of trash or belongings in vacant units.
• Perform quality control on all systems, appliances, and aesthetics (e.g., matching knobs, closet rods installed, blinds are the same color / style, etc.) to ensure the apartment meets move-in standards.
• Assist in prepping units for painting by performing breakdown and put-back of electric and switch plates and other items as assigned.
• Assist with the diagnosis and assist with minor and routine maintenance / repair, as directed, involving, but not limited to :
• Electrical and plumbing (including water lines)
• A / C and heating systems
• Electric (washers, dryers, stoves, ovens, refrigerators, water heaters, etc.)
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

One (1) year minimum of prior experience or related experience.

Must have reliable transportation as necessary to safely and effectively carry out the responsibilities listed above.

Excellent communication skills are critical, including verbal and written.

Must possess superior customer service, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to analyze complex problems, propose workable solutions, and implement corrective actions in all situations.

Able to influence effectively; gain support for new ideas and approaches across multiple stakeholders with varying agendas and shifting priorities

Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

A strong strategic and business mindset.

Excellent organizational skills.

Knowledge of apartment building maintenance.

Knowledge and skilled in minor repairs and hand tool use.

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair routine maintenance issues.

Knowledge and ability to operate power tools.

Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; Solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; and meet commitments.

Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; and develop realistic action plans.

Ability to focus on solving conflict, maintain confidentiality, and keep emotions under control.

Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit.

Ability to follow instructions and respond to management directives.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a residential setting with regular exposure to cold, heat, noise, people, and equipment.

Able to work independently or as a team member and support managers with special projects.

Strong collaboration skills - works well across functional areas-excellent relationship-building skills; able to collaborate with various levels of the organization.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule :

8-hour shift

Monday to Friday

On call

Ability to Commute :

Chattanooga, TN 37402 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Chattanooga, TN 37402 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person