Apartment Maintenance Technician

AGM Management; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided health insurance

Paid vacation

Monthly bonus based on occupancy

Job summary

AGM Management is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to handle all aspects of apartment maintenance, ensuring units and common areas are well maintained. The ideal candidate will possess over two years of experience in apartment maintenance, with skills in repair and a commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities include preparing market-ready apartments, completing service requests promptly, and maintaining a professional demeanor with residents. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and efficient.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work on feet for 8 hours.
• Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare market-ready apartments including repairs and cleaning.
• Complete resident service requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain grounds and common areas for excellent curb appeal.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

2+ years of apartment maintenance experience

EPA certification

HVAC training

Tools

Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, etc.)

Job description

The Maintenance Technician works in all areas of apartment maintenance and is accountable for delivering well maintained units, common areas, building exteriors, grounds and timely repair or service requests.

Responsibilities:

Prepares all market-ready apartments, which may include painting, drywall, carpentry, carpet cleaning/repair, general repairs, and housekeeping.

Completes resident service request in a timely manner.

Able to maintain and repair routine items including and not limited to plumbing, air conditioning, heating, general carpentry skills, appliance, electrical, painting, drywall, snow removal, scheduling, ordering and troubleshooting.

Maintains grounds, common areas, and building exteriors to keep them clean, free of trash, debris, and other safety issues to ensure excellent curb appeal.

Performs on-call emergency work as required.

Identifies maintenance issues that need repair, may be a safety hazard, vacant repairs, property damages, and common-area and works with manager and supervisor to make repairs.

Maintain effective preventative maintenance program.

Provide superior customer service and represents the company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional, courteous attitude when communicating with residents, coworkers, and the general public.

Maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.

Monitor inventory of parts and supplies at appropriate levels.

Perform any other duties as assigned by Property Manager or other supervisors in a timely manner.

Requirements and Skills:

Able to perform each of the above essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions.

Ability to analyze problems and ability to understand and deal with them efficiently.

Must be organized, detail oriented and efficient. Able to prioritize and multi-task effectively.

Under general direction the ability to plan and arrange work, referring only unusual cases to supervisor.

Proficient in effectively planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work; may also occasionally assist in the planning of work assignments performed by others.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, work on feet for 8 hours a day performing moderate physical tasks.

Able to work Monday through Friday with evening and weekend emergency on-call responsibility.

Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning is strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

Professional Requirements:

Must have 2+ years of apartment maintenance experience or related trade.

Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and current auto insurance.

EPA certification and HVAC training a plus

Must own and be able to use basic tools required for the job (assorted screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, sockets /bits, wire strippers, wire cutters, levels, tape measure, hammer, cordless drill, chisels, hole saws, etc.).

College degree, industry training/ courses, OSHA training, also a plus.

Additional Information

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on experience, employer-provided health insurance (no employee contribution), paid vacation and monthly bonus based on occupancy