- Supervision and Direction: The Maintenance Person is responsible for operating and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment used to provide heating and hot water for the property, assume the provision and maintenance of efficient building heat and air-conditioning functions including safety, maintenance, repairs, and other related services

- The Maintenance Person will receive direction and instruction from the Property Manager and will coordinate their daily activities with that person.

- Maintain heaters, air-conditioners, and other equipment in the buildings; to insure that the equipment is operating safely and efficiently; ensure continuous hot water service; determine by inspection that all control equipment is operating properly; check such items as circuit breakers, switches, relays, starters, connections and filters for mechanical and electrical faults, sign of wear, dirt, overloading, and other indications of trouble; and perform such preventive maintenance as lubricating motor hearings and pumps, replacing brushes and filters

- Perform all necessary maintenance and repairs on apartments

- Perform all necessary work to turn over units as they are vacated

- Immediately report any health or safety issues to Property Manager

- Weekly inspect buildings, grounds and other public areas making a report on an inspection form and consult with the Property Manager regarding deficiencies

- Periodically inspect building and grounds to determine necessary preventive maintenance needed and consult with the Site Manager regarding such conditions

- Provide adequate and efficient housekeeping functions as necessary

- Clean washers and dryers in laundry rooms on a regular basis

- Pick up trash each day, clean sidewalks, edge all walks, cut and edge all grass around all buildings, trees, plants, etc.

- Report building damage or vandalism, unusual circumstances and conditions, and other related incidents to the Property Manager

- Ensure that all maintenance work and repairs are properly recorded on work orders

- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Property Manager or Corporate Office

Qualifications

- Possess a valid driver's license

- Delivery of appliances to units due to transfers, removals and/or replacements

- Able to climb ladders to a height of 20 feet

- Cut grass, trimming and other landscaping duties to maintain outside property areas in an acceptable manner using power equipment such as but not limited to mowers and snow blowers, if needed

- Provide own basic tools (or be willing to obtain the required hand tools prior to employment)

- Able to communicate both orally and in writing using English

- Must have access to reliable vehicle transportation for errands from property

Requirements

- Provide own tools

- HVAC certification not necessary but a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What is the best number to reach you for an immediate interview?
• Why should we hire you for this position? (Required)

Experience:

• Property maintenance: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• HVAC Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Castle, DE 19720: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person