Maintenance Technician I

Who We Are: Imperial Palms Apartments 55+ community Shift: Full-time days with 2 hours every other Saturday. Wage: $15 Bonus/Incentives: live on site discount Why Work for Us: (Features & Benefits) Comprehensive Health Plan Options Medical and Prescription Coverage Dental and Vision Coverage $10k Life Insurance Coverage* Supplemental Insurance Options Pet Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits Employee Support Program (ESP) Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College Educational Support Team Member Referral Bonus Shift Differentials LifeMart Employee Discounts OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives Generous Paid Time Off Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location. To learn more about the role and see one of our Maintenance Assistants in action, click the link below: Summary As a Maintenance Technician I, you will be responsible for providing unparalleled service to our residents by maintaining and improving the overall appearance of the property. Being a successful member of our team does not just take technical skills, it takes a passion and instinct for caring to change lives and strengthen teams. Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities Ensure the physical aspects of the apartment meets company standards and applicable laws by diagnosing problems, making repairs, tracking accomplishments and performing necessary follow-up Ensure unoccupied apartments are ready for occupancy by performing various and as-needed repairs, painting, overall apartment cleaning and other miscellaneous activities as necessary or as directed Assist the property manager or other team members when requested with special projects or requests Contribute to the achievement of occupancy goals by effectively performing maintenance duties, which promote a quality living experience for residents Complete maintenance service requests, document the status of each request and ensure that appropriate follow-through occurs Perform electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, etc. and install ceiling fans as well as indoor and outdoor light fixtures Perform plumbing work such as clearing stoppages, replace/repair fittings, faucets, and toilets. Complete minor re-piping including the soldering of copper pipes Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks Perform carpentry work, such as repairing/replacing doors, windows, closet bi-fold or sliding doors and building shelves Repair concrete steps, stoops, patios, fencing, and signage when required Paint and decorate apartments, hallways, etc., as directed by management Complete appropriate apartment make ready procedures for move-ins within establish turnover timeframes Complete daily maintenance of grounds and common areas including but not limited to all lighting, snow removal, trash removal, vehicle maintenance, etc. Perform snow and ice removal including snow blowing, shoveling, putting down salt, and using a pick to remove ice build-up on sidewalks and walkways, parking lots and common spaces Replace unit locks on apartments as necessary and on all recently unoccupied units, outside doors, and outbuildings to ensure security of the community Contribute to the achievement of financial goals through high productivity and cost awareness, without compromising quality Responsible for material control and efficient utilization of maintenance equipment Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and operation manuals, including boilers, hot water heaters, lawn equipment and other vehicles Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, and inventories (invoices, service requests, etc.) Periodically inspect all resident occupied or unoccupied apartments, buildings, and common areas; performing repairs and other duties as necessary or requested Attend and participate in training seminars as required or requested Maintain all shop and storage areas in neat, orderly, and working condition Interact positively with residents to maintain high levels of resident satisfaction Demonstrate strong professionalism and integrity as a representative of the community Contribute to cleanliness and curb appeal of the community Comply with all industry Fair Housing rules and regulations Operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) standards and company safety policies at all times Other duties as assigned Skills and Qualifications Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions Ability to read and follow instructions on safety information for cleaning supplies Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary to meet the needs of applicants, new and current residents, guests and outside vendors during regularly scheduled hours Ability to work nights and weekends, upon request Must be able to work overtime as needed Required to work on an on-call basis Must be available on the last and first day of the month for turns Outstanding customer services skills Well organized with excellent attention to detail Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED Equivalent One (1) year of prior experience in general maintenance or a combination of education and experience Reliable transportation required Ability to attend and pass company paid certification courses (e.g.: pool operators, boilers license, EPA certification, etc.)