Field Technician Maintenance

Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®.  At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.      The Field Technician Maintenance performs a wide variety of duties including repairs, troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance at AMH properties. Helps to preserve the functionality and condition of the homes while maintaining a clean and safe work environment and providing excellent customer service. Frequently meets with vendors and tenants.   Responsibilities:

• Performs troubleshooting support for plumbing, garage door, irrigation and electrical issues: unclogs drains; repairs or replaces leaky drain traps, water lines, leaking fixtures and waste disposals; cleans and tests garage door sensors; replaces guide tracks; reprograms remotes; replaces breakers, light switches, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s), electrical outlets, light fixtures, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors; repairs or replaces sprinkler head leaks, valve stems and piping.
• Performs various home repairs:  carpentry - replaces door and window trim, repairs stair hand rails, replaces doors and windows, repairs flooring; drywall - patch, texture, touch-up and paint; roofing - repairs to shingles, flashing and replaces underlayment with the use of a nail and or staple gun;  fencing - replaces or repairs pickets, posts, sections and gates; removes debris and leaves from gutters; changes lightbulbs; replaces air filters; tightens towel racks; re-keys residences; adjusts doors and cabinet hinges; replaces faceplates.
• Ensures heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are operational; performs system tune-up; checks breakers; replaces capacitors; identifies system leaks; replaces fan motors and Freon; utilizes an HVAC testing package to test efficiency of the system.
• Maintains all equipment in a clean, orderly, and functional condition; ensures all work complies with applicable laws, regulations, safety practices and standards.
• Updates and completes mobile work orders received from the maintenance center; completes all work orders within the given timeframe to ensure tenant satisfaction.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED strongly preferred, or the equivalent of 5 years of relative Residential/Property Maintenance or related experience required. Experience must include the use of:
  • basic hand tools (see list below)
  • power tools (see list below) 
• Associate’s Degree or technical training certification desired.
• Experience using an Apple iPad preferred.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Universal EPA Certification or HVAC Type II Certification required in applicable states.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational hazards and safety methods (OSHA) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to adapt and flex to a changing environment.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be able to perform basic measurement and calculations.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to physically maneuver 300 lbs.
• Must be able to lift/carry:
  • 75 pounds to waist height
  • 75 pounds to shoulder height
  • 20 pounds above the head 
• Must be able to climb ladders (A-frame and extension ladders) to perform:
  • tree trimming with use of a using a handsaw or clippers
  • removal of debris and leaves from roof gutters 
• Must be able to use the following equipment:
  • wrenches, claw hammer, Allen wrenches (SAE and metric), band cutters, wire strippers, needle nose pliers, channel locks, 3-foot level, torpedo level, multimeter (CAT III+), breaker bar, clamps, and AC manifold gauge set 
• Must be able to operate and maintain the following power tools:
  • cordless drill
  • impact driver
  • reciprocating saw (sawzall)
  • circular saw
  • pressure washer
  • air compressor & air tools 

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