Part Time Service Technician

Evansdale IA

Description

Horizon Management Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Pre-Employment drug test is required. Horizon Management Services, Inc. provides management and administrative expertise in commercial and residential real estate. We are seeking a Service Technician at Fox Meadow property in Evansdale, IA. This position would be part-time (8 hours per week) plus on-call. Pay depends on experience. Overview: Responsible for assisting in maintaining the entire assigned property (-ies) in a safe, attractive, comfortable condition. Complete other types of maintenance, when necessary. Corrective Maintenance: Assists with satisfying service requests per work orders, following company procedure: - Enters at resident’s convenience after proper notice - Completes all repairs within the monthly budgeted maintenance hours - Cleans up thoroughly - Observes condition of apartment and reports any unusual circumstances (e.g., size & number of pets) - Leaves notice of work performed - Completes all necessary repairs in common areas including but not limited to; replacing light bulbs, ballasts, plumbing and HVAC - Assists with apartment make-ready procedures. - Paints - Cleans carpets, windows, appliances - Services appliances, plumbing, electrical fixtures - Repairs or replaces old and faulty parts - Checks and changes locks - Replaces burned-out light bulbs Grounds Care: - Assists with assigned removal of weeds from all rock beds as needed. Ensure good curb appeal. - Assists with removal of snow from sidewalks, front entry, and other exit. Includes salting of these areas. - Assists with keeping parking lots and grounds clean and free of debris. Preventative Maintenance: - Assists with making regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment. - Checks for appearance and cleanliness - Checks for structural cracks - Assists with completing preventive maintenance checklist monthly and submitting to Maintenance Supervisor - Checks for excessive wear Emergency Maintenance: - Is on-call for emergency duty when assigned or needed - Is familiar with power, water, and gas turnoffs, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants - Knows emergency telephone numbers (e.g., 911, police, fire department, Community Manager, Maintenance Supervisor) - Follow all company emergency procedures Other: - Assists in maintaining inventory of tools, equipment and supplies - Establish and maintain good relations with residents, prospective residents, vendors and co-workers. - Assist outside contractors when services are required - Assists office staff in delivering correspondence to residents, when requested - Reports all needed repairs to Property Service Technician, Community Manager, or Regional Manager - Assists with other types of maintenance when necessary and assigned by Community Manager or Regional Manager - Maintains confidentiality of Co-Workers, management, owners, past and current residents, vendors and all outside contracts - Attends all instructional classes conducted by management - Works with other maintenance co-workers regarding other Dubuque properties Job Qualifications: - Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent - Experience: Minimal experience required - Licenses: A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance is required. Travel to job sites is required - Training: On the job training is continuous process and you will be expected to attend training programs as required by the company (at the company’s expense). Knowledge and skills: - Must have own tools - Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with residents, other third-party contacts, as well as with company managers and principals, owners, and all other office team members. - Must have ability to learn how to read service requests. - Excellent safety habits. - Previous familiarity with electricity, plumbing, mechanical, drywall repair, and carpentry is a bonus. - Working knowledge of HVAC systems and various appliances is a bonus - Must be team oriented - Compatible with a wide range of people