Maintenance Technician 2

Position Summary:

As a Maintenance Technician 2, you are responsible for preparing vacant apartments for occupancy.  This includes painting, drywall repairs and maintenance repairs. You are able to work independently in all aspects of your role and at a consistent, fast pace. You complete the number of assigned unit turns per week as assigned by your Area Service Manager, depending on level of unit turn difficulty. A successful Maintenance Technician 2 is able to maintain a fast work pace without compromising work quality and meets deadlines consistently, both independently and as a member of a team. A Maintenance Technician 2 is able to manage their time effectively, is detail oriented, a trustworthy team player, and takes pride in their work. In addition, this position needs to be accountable and attentive to provide excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents, associates and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare all vacant apartments for occupancy including but not limited to: painting, drywall repair, trash out, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs
• Independently perform system repairs on electrical, plumbing, hot water heaters, HVAC systems, appliances, etc.
• Perform detailed work with carpentry, drywall repairs and interior/exterior painting, etc.
• Distinguish when full-paint or touch-up paint is needed, as well as knowledge and ability to identify correct paint sheen and color
• Independently perform repairs on plank, vinyl and carpet flooring
• Perform daily grounds maintenance of the property including picking up and disposing of all trash, pet defecation removal, maintain pet waste stations, and sweeping walkways
• Participate in property improvements and preventive maintenance scheduled tasks, as requested
• Must utilize personal cell phone and specified apps as part of your daily role
• Must use personal vehicle to go between properties as assigned during work hours
• Must take part in the on-call rotation, as scheduled
• Willing and able to help the Service team with service requests or other projects when needed
• Ensure market ready apartments, common areas and amenities are clean and maintained daily to Weidner’s quality standards
• Accompany vendors to vacant and/or occupied units, as needed
• Monitor supplies and maintain equipment
• Ensure maintenance shop/custodial area is clean, organized, and professionally presentable at all times
• Follow all company key logging and storing procedures
• Regular and effective communication with Maintenance Manager, Area Service Manager and other teammates
• Promote safety and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazards that cause workplace injury and illness
• Inspect, respond to, and follow up with safety issues, accidents, liabilities and emergency situations immediately

Qualifications:

• 2 - 4 years residential maintenance experience required
• 2 - 4 years of painting and drywall repairs required
• Mechanical aptitude required
• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, climb ladders and climb multiple flights of stairs at a time
• Able to use appliance dolly, push/pull up to 200 p