Maintenance Tech

Atlantic Residential is a private commercial real estate firm based in Atlanta, Georgia with regional offices in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Florida. From the beginning, Atlantic Residential has been a family company. Founded by brothers Richard and Andrew Aaronson in 1995, we’ve since overseen the construction of over $3.0 Billion of institutional quality residential and mixed-use projects, containing over 11,000 residential units. All the while, we’ve committed ourselves to detail, service, and community. At Atlantic Residential, our motto is simple: We Do Yes. Yes to progress, Yes to breaking boundaries, and Yes to making life better for our communities, residents, and investors. We’re not just a regional developer & manager of luxury apartments-we’re a creative, strategic, and customer-focused team of experts, driven to create incredible communities.

We are seeking a highly qualified Maintenance Tech for our fabulous community Everton Estates.

At Atlantic Residential, you can expect great pay, benefits, paid vacations and holidays, incentive bonuses, and internal growth potential. If you are interested in an excellent opportunity with a dynamic company, please see the details below.

POSITION SUMMARY: Maintenance Tech is responsible for the prompt and efficient performance of all tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager and for continuous self-improvement of skills and expertise. A willingness to accept and follow the directions of others is required, as is a working knowledge of HVAC systems and various appliances, stoves, dishwashers, disposals, and refrigerators. Additional skill requirements include, but are not limited to, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and pool servicing.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

• Competitive salary with commission opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, cancer insurance, and 401(k).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee housing discounts (if applicable).
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining a professional image and attitude in keeping with the objectives of the company and the resident’s welfare.
• Reporting to the supervisor each morning and as requested, for work assignments, satisfying service requests promptly (within 24 hours) and efficiently. If unusual circumstances make this impossible, the resident must be notified of the reasons for the delay.
• Provide twenty-four-hour (24) “Emergency Service” by participating in an on-call rotation for the Maintenance Department.
• Informing the supervisor of needed parts and supplies.
• Leaving notices in residents’ apartments that state reasons for entrance and an explanation of any work performed.
• Observing the condition of any occupied apartments entered and reporting any unusual circumstances to the supervisor, for example, cleanliness, size, number of pets, the appearance of floors, appliances, walls, light fixtures, etc.
• Performing make-ready tasks in turnover units as directed.
• Keeping the premises clean and in order and employing reasonable diligence in the removal of snow to afford ready access into and past the buildings and garages belonging to the premises.
• Knowing the location of all water, gas, and power turnoffs, cleanouts, traps, fire extinguishers, and fire hydrants, as well as the telephone numbers of the police, ambulance service, fire department, power, gas, trash, and water companies.
• Working with the supervisor in executing the preventative maintenance schedule for cleaning furnaces, A/C coils, oiling motors and circulating pumps, exterior painting, changing filters, replacing light bulbs in common public areas, maintaining swimming pool and pump rooms, hot water heater equipment as well as trash room. Pressure cleaning and garage cleaning equipment are utilized, as necessary.
• Knowing the condition of vacant apartments.
• Keeping Track of tools that are under current inventory.
• Worked with supervisor to keep a clean and orderly shop. Monthly inspections occur for cleanliness, logbooks, and inventory control.
• Picking up trash observed on the property while performing normal duties.
• Thinking and working safely at all times.
• Reporting all needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Putting all ashes and other refuse into the receptacles provided by the premises for waste removal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• One year of experience in facility maintenance and/or mechanical repair is required
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to understand instructions and communicate in basic English

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• EPA certifications Type 1 and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling (required).
• CPO certification (preferred).
• Must have all certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on the property, depending on the property size.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
• Must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty-five (25) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
• Rare or regular travel may be required to assist other properties as needed, attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes taking “call” during evenings, weekends, and holidays.