The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining apartments, common areas, grounds, and building systems in a safe, clean, and functional condition. The position handles resident work orders, preventive maintenance, apartment turnovers, inspections, and general property repairs while providing professional service to residents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Complete resident work orders promptly and professionally.
Perform general repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, doors, locks, walls, ceilings, flooring, and fixtures.
Inspect apartments, common areas, mechanical rooms, and exterior areas for maintenance and safety concerns.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
Prepare vacant apartments for new residents, including cleaning, painting, patching, and repairs.
Maintain building exteriors, including siding, roofs, gutters, stairs, walkways, patios, and other exterior components.
Maintain grounds, trash areas, parking areas, sidewalks, and drainage areas.
Respond to emergency maintenance issues such as leaks, plumbing backups, electrical problems, and heating or cooling failures.
Inspect and maintain assigned fire/life-safety equipment and report deficiencies.
Maintain clean and organized maintenance areas, tools, and supplies.
Coordinate with contractors and vendors when specialized repairs are needed.
Document work orders, inspections, preventive maintenance, and apartment turnovers.
Report safety hazards, property damage, security concerns, and major repairs to management.
Assist with property inspections and preparation for housing, regulatory, and ownership inspections.
Maintain resident confidentiality and professional relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.
LIHTC / Affordable Housing Responsibilities
Maintain units and common areas in accordance with property standards and applicable housing requirements.
Promptly address or report health and safety deficiencies.
Maintain accurate maintenance records.
Support unit and property inspections.
Follow property policies regarding resident access, work orders, and emergency repairs.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous apartment, multifamily, residential, commercial, or property maintenance experience preferred.
Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general repairs.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and determine when a contractor is needed.
Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
Good communication and customer-service skills.
Ability to prioritize emergency and routine work orders.
Valid driver's license may be required.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry maintenance materials and equipment.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, and work in confined areas.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to safely operate maintenance tools and equipment.