Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Type: Full-Time

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The following attributes are desirable for job success: ability to bookkeeping experience, ability to communicate effectively, safety conscious, ability to asset yourself, preference for detail work, ability to work well under pressure, self‐motivation and self‐direction, ability to work with/without direct supervision and the ability to become a team leader.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

General apartment maintenance experience, knowledge of appliance repair, light carpentry, plumbing and electrical knowledge, knowledge of safety procedures, safety conscious, steady and dependable.

Ability to work with pressure of deadlines, and ability to flex work schedule to accommodate after hours and weekend emergencies. To perform all maintenance duties required in maintaining the physical integrity of the community and/or units. This involves ensuring a safe, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff.

All duties will be carried out in a safe manner. In the absence of the Maintenance Superintendent, the Maintenance Technician will assume all maintenance responsibilities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Basic Functions

• To repair and maintain all phases of general building maintenance.
• Responsible for maintaining and operating all mechanical equipment including devices used force heating and air‐conditioning. Appropriate EPA certification may be required.
• Responsible for the physical maintenance and the general repair of the exterior and interior of the buildings, systems, and fixtures within the apartment complex including, but not limited to: heating, A/C, general carpentry, electrical systems, window repairs, flooring repairs, and repairs to walls and doors.
• Repair minor electrical problems (i.e. change out switches, receptacles, fixtures, etc.) Work with high voltage 110‐220 volts.
• Provide minor carpentry and sheet rock repairs (i.e. remove/replace door frames, patch holes in sheet rock/drywall, repair sub floors, repair cabinets etc.)
• Repair minor plumbing problems (i.e. operate sewer machines, sweat copper lines, maintain boiler logs, and unclog drains).
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and correct minor appliance failures (i.e. change our or repair dishwater motors, garbage disposals, ice makers, stove elements, thermocouples, etc.).
• Assist in monitoring inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies, facilitating accurate replacement orders.
• Perform necessary repairs and preventive maintenance on rental units as they become vacant, maintains adequate supply of rental units ready for occupancy and lease presentations, may assist as required and assigned in painting of interior units, office clubhouse, laundry rooms, common areas, and occupied units.
• Repairs/patches carpet, and re‐stretches, installs vinyl tile or sheet good.
• Re‐keys locks and cuts keys.
• Continuously inspects the property for safety hazards that pose a liability or potential liability and corrects same immediately, advising supervisor of necessary action.
• Shares on‐call duty with Maintenance Super and is available at all time via pager, or cell phone unless previous arrangements have been made.
• Performs reasonable duties under supervisor’s direction in completing resident work orders and requests for service.
• Performs the following marginal duties: landscape maintenance, travel to suppliers to pick up parcels and supplies as directed.
• Take on‐call rotation if required for emergency duty.
• Incorporates both safety and customer service in performance of all job duties.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High school graduate or GED equivalency.
• Minimum 2 years of prior maintenance experience. HVAC Certification is REQUIRED.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Multi-Family: 2 years (Required)
• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• HVAC Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pontotoc, MS (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pontotoc, MS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20