APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Columbus, IN

APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Are you the maintenance tech we're looking for?

RealAmerica has an immediate opening at our apartment communities located in Columbus, IN. We are looking for a team member that is driven by high expectations and great personal fulfillment. Do you thrive in a role where reliability and dependability are valued? Where you can make a difference in people’s lives?

We are an established multifamily Design, Development, Construction and Property Management group of companies with a primary focus on affordable housing. If you want a career with purpose, this is your industry.

Successful candidates will take pride in their work and be a team player.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Interests will determine if you are the one we need for the position. Tell us about yourself and how you can contribute to our company. Our full-time positions include the following benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Wellness Seminars

Requirements:

Training/Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable private transportation
• EPA Designation/Certification

Experience/Skills

• Three years progressive maintenance/repair of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and grounds maintenance in multi-family or commercial property
• Supervisory and training experience desired
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Math proficiency sufficient to assist in budget preparation, expense monitoring and other maintenance needs
• Knowledge of Equal Housing Opportunity (EHO) requirements and applicable program regulations

Special Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to maintain 24-hour, on-call status
• Ability to operate all necessary tools/equipment to perform the essential functions of the position
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of OSHA standards and other environmental safety standards
• Ability to perform a variety of duties in all types of weather

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.

• Complete service requests within a timely manner.
• Property purchases are performed within the established monthly maintenance budget.
• On call for emergency repairs/maintenance on designated weeks.
• Perform preventative maintenance as outlined by the Executive Assistant and the Unit Inspection policy.
• Assist Property Manager with inspections when necessary.
• Assist management with any other duty that is requested by the Executive Assistant
• Complete move outs in accordance with the Move-Out Policy.
• Pick up any trash seen on properties.
• Sweep curbs as requested.
• Assist with snow removal as needed.
• Maintain property curb appeal to include lawn care, curbs, sidewalks, parking lots and open breezeways.

Dress Code: Appropriate attire, including safety equipment, as designated by supervisor

Contacts and Liaisons:

The Maintenance Technician will regularly communicate with all necessary Company employees, outside vendors and other individuals as deemed necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position

A valid driver’s license, background and DMV check and drug screen will be required upon acceptance of an offer to the candidate.

“ RealAmerica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that RealAmerica does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, members in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.”