Maintenance Tech Position - Will Train

Gig Harbor WA

Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for responding to maintenance request as instructed by the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor or property staff, or as requested by residents or vendors. This position ensures that the physical aspect of the property meets the Company’s established standards and any applicable laws. Essential Functions/Responsibilities  Schedules, monitors, and/or performs preventative maintenance and apartment turns.  Diagnoses problems and repairs in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, swimming pool, carpentry, dry walling, exterior structural, and appliances.  Ensures that work order requests are responded to promptly and professionally.  Ensures residential units have been turned in a timely and efficient manner, as well as determines if work has been completed properly.  Provides excellent customer service to prospective and current tenants, and promotes a quality of living experience for all residents.  Provides on-call pager service when scheduled and performs emergency maintenance work when required.  Inspects buildings and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness, and alerts Maintenance to items that need to be repaired.  Assists supervisor with scheduling and communicating with vendors and contractors.  Assists supervisor with obtaining bids from outside contractors, as well as oversees contractor work for completeness.  Assist with purchasing maintenance supplies for the property while staying within the planned budget.  Accurately prepares and submits property invoices in accordance with established guidelines.  Communicates with supervisor regarding the overall maintenance function of the property.  Participates in Company provided training such as fair housing, safety, non-discrimination, and harassment prevention.  Complies with all applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws. Education and/or Experience  High school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Skills/Specialized Knowledge  Ability to read, write, and understand English.  Ability to use a personal computer and/or other computer tracking systems used at the property.  Ability to use general office equipment, such as telephone, fax machine, printer, and copier.  Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to relate to others.  Good verbal and written communication skills.  Strong organizational and time-management skills.  Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.  Ability to multi-task.  Ability to make quick and effective decisions.  Ability to analyze and resolve problems.  Ability to cope with and defuse situations involving angry or difficult people.  Ability to consistently meet deadlines.  Ability to maintain flexibility and creatively in a variety of situations.  Ability to maintain confidentiality.  Ability to drive an automobile. Other Requirements  Must maintain professional appearance and comply with prescribed dress code policy.  Must comply with all safety regulations, including the use of back brace, safety goggles, and gloves when appropriate.  Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis; overtime may be required for this position.  Ability to work weekends and non-traditional holidays.  Must be reachable via phone or pager, except during approved time-off.  Must be available to work on-call or when needed due to staffing shortages.  Some travel may be required. Physical Demands  Standing, walking, and/or sitting for extended periods of time.  Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, feeling.  Moderate climbing, balancing, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, and smelling.  Sustain substantially recurring movement to fingers, hands, wrists, legs, and feet.  Pronounced visual acuity (near and far) and field of vision.  Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.  Ability to identify and distinguish color.  Ability to distinguish the differences or similarities in odors using nose.  Ability to use standard maintenance equipment.  Ability to lift and/or move an excess of 100 pounds or more. Mental Functions  Ability to compare, computes, compile, copy, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, instruct, and communicate.  Ability to tolerate stressful situations.  Ability to work under minimal to moderate supervision. Work Environment  Exposure to hot, cold, humid, or windy conditions (temperatures may vary depending on the weather in the different regions).  Exposure to noise, vibrations, atmospheric conditions as well as working in confined or restricted spaces. Hazards  Potential exposure to communicable diseased through frequent contact with public.  Possible exposure to short-tempered or aggressive people.  Potential exposure to chemicals, electrical shock, heights, moving mechanical parts or machines, and fire. To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter along with your salary requirements and contact information.