Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Ideal candidate has at least 3 years of  working knowledge and experience in residential property management maintenance & repair, plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, and painting gained through formal education and/or on-the-job training. This involves both preventative maintenance and responding to emergency repairs. They diagnose issues, perform repairs, and maintain records of maintenance activities.
The Lead Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• On-site maintenance-related repairs and upkeep of the property.
• Make ready process to ensure apartments are prepared for move-in in a timely fashion.
• Initiate, perform & oversee maintenance projects that improve curb appeal, maintain and optimize building systems, and monitor contractor performance.
• Take the lead in scopes of work for small improvements/services and seek out qualified contractors to bid the work.
• Manage expenses properly in accordance with owner goals and actively seek to minimize expenses regularly, through the proposal process and pricing negotiation, as well as the budgeting process. 
• Take the lead in Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors, negotiate pricing, collaborate on approved vendor list.
• Assist in supervision and support for the maintenance team on a daily basis, including identifying training and development opportunities and holding the team accountable for the condition of their buildings and work areas.
• Take the lead in the preventative Maintenance program, ensure timely completion and thorough documentation.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal housing rules
• Create and motivate a team that focuses on customer service and curb appeal on a daily basis. 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work on call and occasional overtimes hours 

• Must have excellent plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry knowledge 
• Experience with supervising others
• Extensive knowledge of residential building systems a must, including but not limited to, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, condensing units, roof fans.
• Professional building system licenses are preferred and may be required based on the building type of the assigned property.
• HVAC and/or CFC certifications preferred
• Proficient using maintenance related programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, email and web searches.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in person and by phone and email, with high professionalism.
• Successful candidates will exhibit a demonstrable passion for high quality results and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to accomplish innovative projects with little supervision.
• Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends and on an emergency basis. 

• Minimum of basic knowledge of computers
• Ability to use Outlook and OneSite
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Minimum of basic Internet knowledge