What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Barkan Management Company?
Barkan Management Company seeks an experienced Full Time Maintenance Technician. Candidates must possess excellent communication and customer service skills, be professionally mannered and reliable, and preferably live within 30 miles of the community for efficient response time. Pay commensurate with experience.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the manager with the physical plant, including preventive, responsive, routine and emergency maintenance throughout the property. Under the direction of the manager, the maintenance technician will perform some tasks as part of a team, and for some tasks individually, such as the maintenance items listed below:
- Assigned maintenance tasks such as: Painting, electrical, plumbing, flooring, general carpentry, HVAC issues, window/glass repair, door/lock repair, minor repairs in common areas, completion of work orders, assisting to keep the grounds and common areas free of trash and debris, physical plant preventive, responsive, emergency and routine maintenance, inspecting grounds, buildings, and other community features throughout our four acre property.
- Negotiating, coordinating, and managing services/contracts necessary for the operation of the property and ensuring all contractors/vendors are approved through our Vendor Approval System.
- Scheduling and performing service request responses to ensure satisfactory and timely responses
- Scheduling, performing or supervising unit turns
Scheduling, performing, or supervising preventative maintenance programs for all site equipment based on operating manuals and the manufacturer’s recommendations
Scheduling, performing, or supervising plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and special projects
Purchasing and maintaining current, accurate inventories of supplies and materials
Scheduling, performing, or supervising all site janitorial work
Scheduling, performing, or supervising site ground work
Scheduling and supervising 3rd party vendors
Completing special projects, tasks or duties as assigned by Facilities Manager or Property Manager
- Performing emergency on-call service for after-hours maintenance-related issues as required, typically every other week.
- Fostering a positive and respectful attitude toward residents, vendors, and staff; working patiently, professionally and cooperatively.
- Communicating effectively with residents, fellow associates, vendors and supervisors
- Complying with all personnel management policies and procedures
- Ensuring adherence to the company’s safety and operating policies, standards and procedures
- Working with the Facilities Manager to ensure the physical condition and appearance of the property will enhance the value of the community.
Professional Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of experience in community building maintenance, or related trade.
Physical Requirements:
Hands-on repair and maintenance work constitutes majority of time and duties. Must be able to move up to 50 pounds variable distances; mobility and flexibility to use ladders to heights in excess of 8 feet; ability to work outdoors in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit as assigned when necessary. Use of general maintenance equipment including but not limited to: hand tools, ladders, and required safety equipment.
Skills necessary:
Ability to follow instructions, team attitude with the ability to work independently, excellent communication skills, organized, strong customer service skills, detail oriented and efficient. Basic computer and Internet abilities. Must complete tasks assigned in a timely manner.
Company Overview
The Barkan Companies is a diversified group of real estate businesses with a solid record of success in property management, construction and development. Since our founding in 1964, we have been a proven leader in the real estate development and management market. Today we employ over 750 people and provide services to 187 residential communities in 7 states. Our Boston based companies with regional offices in Providence, Hartford and Washington DC, deliver outstanding client service with an uncompromising focus on quality. Our commitment is to provide the highest level of property management available. We routinely invest in the resources to maintain our position as the leader in third party management services.
Barkan is looking for a dedicated and talented individual who can contribute their skills in a collaborative environment in service to our clients. In return, Barkan offers highly competitive compensation and some of the best benefits in the industry. Barkan is an equal opportunity employer.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, long & short-term disability, paid vacations, a 401K match.
