Multi-Site Maintenance Technician

The Role  

Our Groundskeepers are valuable members to the on-site team. Our Groundskeepers are responsible for upkeeping grounds, amenities, building exteriors and our leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings of multi-family residential apartments. Depending on the size and age of the community, the position consists of a variety of duties. Our Groundskeepers will report directly to the Community Manager.  

What you will do  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
• Inspect common areas and buildings to monitor the appearance, cleanliness, maintenance, attractiveness, and safety of the property.
• Perform preventative tasks as necessary.
• Keep property, management office, and landscaping clean by inspecting property each morning and picking up any trash littering the grounds.
• Janitorial duties such as trash removal and pickup, maintenance of pet stations, and maintaining general cleanliness of common areas in the community, inside and out.
• Keep mail area clean—pick up trash, sweep floors, remove dated notices from bulletin boards, etc.
• Replace light bulbs in common areas and breezeways as needed.
• Replace all first-floor window screens upon request.
• Assist with apartment make-readies as requested—trash vacant units, caulk, check appliances, and replace parts, etc.
• Assist the maintenance team with various tasks, such as preparation of market ready units, upkeep of models, snow removal/salting, preventative maintenance, installing/removing appliances, as well as general troubleshooting and repairs of minor mechanical, carpentry, and electrical problems. 
• Clean air conditioning vents and replace filters in all vacant apartments.
• Replace air filters as scheduled for occupied apartments.
• Clean pool area—hose down area, pick up trash, straighten chairs, etc.
• Perform light painting duties as directed.
• Teak the lead, as assigned, on minor work orders, such as smoke detectors, lock outs, and other tasks as determined by the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager. 
• Coordinate daily activities by giving progress updates, communicate frequently with maintenance and operations staff.
• Report any maintenance and safety concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouses, and common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager.
• Maintain courteous helpful demeanor with residents, prospective residents, co-workers, vendors, etc. 

What you will need 

Skills and Competencies  

• A proven track record for hands-on apartment maintenance skills
• Must be self-motivated, able to complete assigned tasks.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail.
• Able to perform at high levels in a fast-paced work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demand.
• Able to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds. 

Education and Experience 

• Provide your own hand tools.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of hire and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment. 
• Able to operate all necessary tools to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Work orders should be completed within 24 hours, except for emergencies, and unit turnaround time of five (5) working days unless otherwise determined by the Community Manager.
• Experience in residential property ground keeping or maintenance is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and other environmental safety standards.
• Able to perform a variety of duties in all types of weather.