Maintenance Engineer/Residential Painter

Caruso; West-Vlaanderen; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A residential property management company in West-Vlaanderen is seeking a Maintenance Engineer responsible for all physical operations and repairs of the luxury residential building. The ideal candidate must have skilled painting experience, knowledge of maintenance tasks, including plumbing and basic electrical repairs. The role requires entering occupied apartments for repairs and maintaining good relationships with staff and residents. The position offers hourly pay between $20 and $22.

Qualifications

• Skilled in surface repairs and painting tasks.
• Able to perform plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Experience in maintenance of residential properties.

Responsabilités

• Complete turnovers and preparations for vacant residences.
• Perform general property maintenance as needed.
• Report unusual circumstances or required repairs.

Connaissances

Skilled painting experience

Drywall finish capabilities

General maintenance skills

Plumbing knowledge

Basic electrical skills

Outils

Painting tools

Maintenance equipment

Description du poste

The Maintenance Engineer for a luxury residential building is responsible for all physical operations, maintenance, and repairs of the property, including preservation and maintenance of the facility first‑class manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, maintaining and/or decreasing operating expenses, providing a quality business environment for tenants, and establishing positive, productive working relationships with property staff. This individual needs to have a skillset with painting such as surround drywall repairs, patching, texturizing and painting, with the ability to assist in a general maintenance capacity as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in completing the turnovers/make-readies of vacant residences.
• Skilled painting experience required. Level 4 drywall finish capabilities needed.
• Skill to perform all preparatory work needed for surface repairs prior to applying paint.
• Ability to cleanly apply caulking, putties, cement or plaster holes and cracks.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and materials to perform all identified paint work necessary in a safe and code compliant fashion.
• Knowledge of approved painting safety practices and procedures.
• Trash out any remaining items or debris in vacant units.
• Complete all duties regarding make-ready/vacant units as deemed necessary.
• Assists in all types of property or unit maintenance, when necessary and as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Assists with resident functions, as requested.
• Services general plumbing and basic electrical needs of the property include replacing/fixing toilets, light switches, garbage disposals, ceiling fans, etc.
• Rekey locks, as requested.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of tools, equipment and supplies.
• Replace burned out light bulbs, broken globes, etc. in units and throughout the exterior of the property, as needed.
• Performs corrective maintenance and satisfies residents’ needs following company procedures when performing service requests.
• Observes the condition of property in general and reports any unusual circumstances.
• Makes regular inspection of the property to identify areas of repair or touch up.
• Familiar with the location of power, water and gas turnoff valves, clean‑out traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants on the property.
• Enters occupied apartments to perform necessary repairs, as requested.
• Cleans up thoroughly after performing work.
• Follows company procedures regarding safety and emergencies.
• Reports to the Lead Engineer and Property Manager on a regular basis, as directed.
• Maintains good relationships with other staff members, working with the Leasing Office and under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintains good rapport with outside contract vendors working on the property.
• Maintains good rapport with current and prospective residents.

$20 – $22 an hour

Caruso is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience makes us stronger and more innovative. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment and comply with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. We foster a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.