Apartment Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance Technician I

Location: Waterleaf at Foxbank - Moncks Corner, SC

Summary

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for helping with general maintenance repairs, apartment make-readies, preventive maintenance and construction or rehabilitation projects for an apartment community. Responsible for helping maintain an adequate inventory of supplies for repairs and monthly maintenance budget monitoring. This position could present the option to be promoted to Maintenance Technician II. The Maintenance Technician I position must be flexible and able to work varied schedule, including weekends, on-call and some holidays as required.

I. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under direction of the Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor, performs maintenance activities for apartment community along with other maintenance staff.
• Works with the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager (i.e., walking apartments, move-in/move-out reports, etc.).
• Report apartments that are ready to show to the Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor
• Complete weekly/daily maintenance employee assignments in tandem with Community Manager and maintenance supervisor
• Assist in maintaining the exterior grounds and curb appeal
• Performs maintenance repairs related to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pools, appliances drywall
• Identify, correct and report hazardous community conditions.
• Coordinate and respond to resident/management requests and Service Request for occupied apartments.
• Determine with Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor, requests or emergencies that should be top priority.
• Prepare vacant apartments for move-in.
• Walk all vacant units to determine make-ready needs. Coordinate effort with Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensure all trash from apartments are cleaned out before, during and after make-ready activity.
• Walk property daily to look for needed maintenance and liability hazards and report to Community Manager.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and apartments per NHE's schedule.
• Work with Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor to determine supplies and equipment needs.
• Must get approval from Community Manager prior to placing orders
• Attendance is an essential job function.
• May be requested to assist in other communities.
• Assist with hazardous weather problems, fires, floods, freezes, etc.
• Attends and participates in industry and NHE's training programs as required.
• responsible for vendor monitoring and quality control
• Performs the tasks of subordinate associates as needed
• Perform any and all other duties as requested or assigned by your supervisor / manager.
• This job description does not list all functions and tasks. Job functions may be added, deleted, or modified at any time by the NHE management team.

• SPECIFIC SKILLS/EQUIPMENT
  • Computer
  • Propane torch (Plumbing)
  • Steam clean/shampoo machine
  • Key machine
  • Sewer machine
  • Sink machine
  • Leak detector
  • Pressure Washer
  • Volt meter
  • Manifold gauges
  • Paint Sprayer
  • Air conditioners
  • Appliances
  • Water heaters
  • Welding torches (A/C)
  • Hand tools
• Must be able to perform all facets of apartment make-ready.
• On a regular basis must use independent judgment (following prescribed procedures) to determine actions to be taken, priorities, emergencies, etc.
• Must be able to deal with moderate to high levels of stress due to meeting deadlines, reprioritizing activities and supervising employees.
• Will interact regularly with residents, vendors, contractors, supervisors, employees and coworkers and therefore, must have excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize duties and responsibilities.
• Attention to detail
• Must have the ability to work with little direction maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Be a team player and have an excellent work ethic

• Prior apartment maintenance experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to perform basic troubleshooting on HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, electronic systems, all major appliances, pool and spa equipment and other systems on community (gates, phone jacks, irrigation systems, etc.).

• Must have a valid driver's license and means of immediate transportation to provide service calls

• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC troubleshooting replacement and repair
• Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting on all property systems HVAC, water heaters, electrical, appliances
• Must possess an EPA certification Type 1and 2 minimum
• Minimum of 6 months as a Maintenance Technician I
• Good attendance record
• No written or verbal warnings

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college or trade school preferred.
• Position requires a minimum of 3 years general maintenance experience and/or at least 1-year multi-family, industrial or institutional Service Request experience.
• TRAINING/CERTIFICATES/ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
  • Certifications in Plumbing, HVAC (basic and advanced), journeyman license, and first aid preferred.
  • Must have certifications/permits required by city or state to perform job responsibilities (i.e., pool operations, maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.).
  • Painting experience

• Will use hands to finger, handle, or feel and; talk or hear.
• Will be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing, walking, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (light to heavy weight material/appliances/equipment) up to and in excess of 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders/stairs, and walking on rooftops.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate small-motorized equipment (i.e., repetitive hand/wrist, griping and elbow motion).