Maintenance Technician

Seattle WA

Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Reports To: Maintenance Manager Department: Peak Living Maintenance Summary: Responsible for performing all inside and outside repair, maintenance work and general upkeep for designated buildings by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Survey designated properties for daily Work-Orders submitted completing each according to priority/difficulty level and effective time-management. Requests approval from Property and Maintenance Management for any additional work needed to complete a work-order task. 2. Documents each online Work-Order accurately and maintain progress updates with photos, descriptions, receipts and recording of hours worked at each stage of job completion. 3. Schedule service repairs to maintain functionality of all systems and ensures landscape of common areas are in the best condition at all designated properties. 4. Completes Unit Turn’s according to timeframe and budget estimates. 5. Installs equipment/deliveries according to established schedule, company standards and within acceptable time frames as well as troubleshoot and repair potential problems at each designated property. 6. Applies knowledge of safety and health guidelines and seeks additional training/education as appropriate. 7. Works closely with and obtains approval from Maintenance Manager in Unit Turn Completions from estimates, ordering of supplies or outside equipment, and hiring any additional third-party vendors. 8. Maintains cleanliness of company vehicles and keeps vehicle stocked with sufficient supply of parts and tools required. 9. Builds and maintains customer relations in field to ensure excellent customer service and enhance the company's image. 10. Answers and completes after-hours/Emergency tasks as assigned. Ability to for formulate quick, effective solutions in accordance with time, safety, and company policies on own. 11. Contacts tenants within 24 hours of the submission of the work order during the work week, and 12 hours after returning from the weekend or Holiday. Any issues dealing with water leaks take priority. 12. Use of comprehensive and problem-solving skills to fix an issue before calling in for a third-party vendor to help with the situation. 13. Records activity in the Vendors Instructions of the Appfolio Work Order, including their name and date, hours, specifics of what they found at the site, information provided to the tenant, photos. 14. Emergency Calls must be written up as a work order and time must be recorded on MilelQ and Paychex Time if travel is involved. 15. Record time, travel and materials used for each work order assigned. 16. Performs other related duties as assigned. Skills: Oral Communication Skills Written Communication Skills Customer Service Mechanical Aptitude Math Aptitude Reading Skills Time Management Physical Dexterity Skills Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Education/Experience: Associates Degree. Prior work-related experience required. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour COVID-19 considerations: We have implemented COVID-19 policies based on the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities. Your Supervisor will go over these guidelines with you on your first day. About Us: Peak Living is a multi-family property management company, established in 2008, that oversees and manages buildings for both in-house and 3rd party ownership groups. Our company is comprised of a full maintenance staff, in house general contractor, capital/acquisition team, and our property management branch. We are a close group of individuals who work tirelessly hard while maintaining a lively office environment, making the “come to work” experience not a chore, but something to look forward to. We respect and honor work/life balances. Representing our managed ownership groups with a balance of the utmost professionalism and personalism has allowed us continued growth into an exciting Seattle industry where we see the big picture; those individuals we hire are expected to share in, celebrate and encourage our companies continued growth!