Maintenance Technician

Job description

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks necessary to maintain and enhance the value of an assigned apartment community. This pinnacle role is foundational to the community’s success; the ideal candidate is a resident-focused team player with a strong technical aptitude who take pride in the work they perform. What You’ll Do:

- Ensure all service requests and repairs are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner

- Assist Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory of equipment, tools, parts and supplies at appropriate levels

- Maintain excellent customer service standards

- Comply with all personnel management policies and procedures and maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.

- Maintain preventative maintenance schedule

- Communicate effectively with residents, fellow employees, vendors and supervisors

- Work with Maintenance Supervisor to adhere to budget guidelines and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program

- Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with maintaining a hazard communications program

- Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features as required to minimize liability concerns

- Ensure adherence to the company's safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures

- Work with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that physical condition of the community is maintained according to company operating and safety standards

- Work with maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times

- Assist residents with the move-in/move-out process as needed

- Assist with the scheduling and performance of all maintenance/repair-related turn events

- Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and operating manuals

- Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely and professional fashion

- Maintain accurate records and contribute to the general upkeep and cleaning of office, common areas and model

- Assist in the daily cleanup of the exterior of the property including grounds, breezeways, and all common areas

- Perform swimming pool maintenance and cleaning and maintain accurate, timely chemical logs

- Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service

- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required

What You’ll Need:

- High school diploma or equivalent required

- At least one year maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry

- EPA certification Type I and II preferred

- Must live within 30 miles of the assigned property

- Must have reliable transportation and be able to accommodate a rotating on-call schedule as required

- Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays as required

- Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances and all other systems at community.

- Other licenses and certifications as required by local, state or federal law

Additional Qualifications:

- Position requires individuals to be able to use general maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, hand tools, ladders, refrigerant recovery units, landscaping equipment, and required safety equipment

- All equipment must be used without jeopardizing the safety of themselves, fellow associates, and residents

- Maintenance Technicians are expected to provide their own hand tools needed for their position.

Physical Activities:

- Position requires ability to transport or move up to 50 pounds variable distances

- Use of ladders to access heights in excess of eight to nine feet

- The ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit

- Ability to personally perform general maintenance repair tasks without endangering themselves, residents or fellow employees

- Frequent bending and/or stooping to access equipment and machinery necessary when assisting with or performing tasks

What You’ll Get (Peak Perks):

- Paid Parental Leave + one year of diapers, on us

- 15 Days of PTO + 2 additional "Wellbeing Days"

- 401(k) Match

- Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions and reward programs through Peak's LiveWell program

- Facilities related leadership program

- Additional technical training

- Technical certifications available (HVAC / CPO)

- Employee Resource Groups

- Monthly renewal bonuses

- Additional rewards and recognition

- 10 Year Peakiversary Trip

Who We Are PeakMade Real Estate is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in the management and development of off-campus student housing, multi-family and build to rent communities across the US. Our working environment is fun, collaborative, forward-thinking and purposeful. PeakMade Real Estate is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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