Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated apartment Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure the functionality and safety of our facilities. This role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The apartment Maintenance Technician will play a crucial role in maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and providing exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

Each duty must be performed with the focus and accuracy it requires. The essential knowledge, skills and abilities you need are outlined below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.

Responsibilities

· Complete maintenance activities to ensure minimal disruption to operations. Collaborate with other departments to address maintenance-related concerns or requests.

· Conduct regular inspections of equipment and systems to identify any issues or potential problems.

· Complete work orders in a timely manner.

· Complete preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.

· Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions as appropriate,

· Ability to fabricate or repair parts as necessary to maintain equipment functionality.

· Manage inventory of spare parts and supplies, ensuring availability when needed.

· Collaborate with other departments to address maintenance-related concerns or requests.

· Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, and inspections.

· Work with the Property Manager and Leasing staff team to ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed and on schedule.

· Complete Apartment Turnovers

• Ensures apartments are rent ready.

§ Complete turnkey work, such as cleaning, appliance repair, caulking painting, floor repair/replacement and/or other needed repairs.

· Grounds maintenance as needed.

· Assist with the placement of trash dumpsters for pick-up.

· Ability to diagnose and repair problems in such areas as;

• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, and waste management systems.

· Assist with the oversight of vendors as needed.

· Provide quality Customer Service.

· Other tasks or duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education

· A High School education or equivalent is preferred.

Requirements

· Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with residents, vendors and staff.

· Proven experience in residential maintenance or a related field.

· Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

· Ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year.

· Our property staffing limitation makes it critical for you to work your scheduled hours consistently as well as overtime, if necessary, when requested.

· Ability to serve on-call, as scheduled or as necessary.

· Ability to travel to attend various company gatherings either in the general vicinity of your home, property, or in another state.

· Basic computer and Internet knowledge

· Ability to operate and understand personal computer functions and company utilized software packages.

· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team as needed.

• Ability to multitask

Licenses/Equipment

· A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance are required; position requires own vehicle to fulfill all of job’s functions.

· HVAC Certification a plus

Learning and Development

· Commit to ongoing professional development and career growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Norwalk, CT (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norwalk, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.74 - $22.63 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Norwalk, CT 06854 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norwalk, CT 06854: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $23