Residential Maintenance Technician

General Function:

Under the direction of the Property Manager or other appropriate administrative staff, is responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Responsible for maintaining electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related systems. Assist in training, evaluating, motivating and supervising all maintenance staff. Equally responsible for superior customer service and overall satisfaction of residents. Rotate emergency on-call availability with other maintenance staff.

Duties:
Complete all service request
Follow up on service request to ensure resident satisfaction
Participate in the implementation of on ongoing property maintenance and improvement plan
Produce turns on vacant units with 5 working days
Maintain at least 80% of vacant unit in ready condition at all times
Perform various maintenance tasks and assist in lifting/moving appliances with the use of hand trucks.

Maintain and update inventories and order supplies as needed.

Understand the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties, and ensure compliance with PPE guidelines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High School or GED equivalent

HVAC certification preferred

CPO certification preferred.

Must be able to pass drug & background screen.

Must be available to rotate emergency on-call responsibilities, with reliable transportation.

From origins of 12 apartment units and one employee in 1977, Southwood Realty has emerged as one of the premier property management companies in the Southeast. The company has grown to encompass many multi family apartment communities served by over 600 employees. The Southwood portfolio includes a variety of apartment community styles that have several amenities. With locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia, Southwood Realty continues to grow by constructing new apartment communities and through the acquisition of existing properties. A privately owned corporation, Southwood Realty is headquartered in Gastonia, North Carolina.