Apartment Turnover Technician

Hornig-Companies,-Inc-1; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornig Companies is seeking a full-time Apartment Turnover Technician to perform light maintenance and prepare apartments for new move-ins across the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

You will respond to work orders, diagnose issues, and perform repairs to ensure units meet company standards before new residents move in. You will also communicate with residents, maintain safety practices, and assist with special projects as needed by the Maintenance Zone Manager.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, plumbing and light electrical aptitude.
• Special Boiler’s License, or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work rotating on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders via internet-based phone application.
• Identify, diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance needs after move-outs during unit walkthroughs, and log the data as a new work order.
• Perform general repairs to ensure each unit meets company standards before new residents move in (electrical, plumbing, fixtures, windows, doors).
• Communicate with residents with excellent customer service and promote safety and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Plumbing aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Education

Boiler license

Tools

Mobile work order app

Job description

Hornig Companies has been recognized as a Top Workplace every year since 2016, thanks to the employees who make us exceptional.

Join Hornig Companies, a team of hard-working individuals who truly care about their residents and coworkers. For over 65 years, our family-owned and operated residential property management company has provided individuals and families with homes, not just apartments. Our staff are valued for their individual knowledge, experience, character and personality. We're a place where our core values of trust, integrity and respect are not just words- our ownership and employees live these values every day.

Hornig Companies seeks a full-time Apartment Turnover Technician to perform light maintenance and prepare apartments for new move-ins at Hornig Companies properties throughout the Minneapolis/ St. Paul metro area. Maintenance support may be provided to multiple properties varying in complexity, location and a diverse range of clientele.

What would my responsibilities include?

• Respond to work orders via internet-based phone application
• Identify, diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance needs after move-outs during a walk-through of the unit, reporting maintenance needs back to Maintenance Zone Manager or entering information as a new work order.
• Perform general repairs to ensure each unit is up to company standards before new residents move in, such as:
  • Replacement, removal and installation of outlets, lighting, light bulbs and ceiling fans
  • Replacement, removal and installation of blinds, mirrors and closet doors
  • Replacement and installation of smoke detectors
  • Repair broken windows and screens
  • Repair and replace door handles and locks
  • Address light plumbing concerns such as leaking faucets, toilets and clogged drains
  • Caulking of tubs or sinks and other similar repairs
  • Minor appliance repair
• Communicate with residents regarding repairs using excellent customer service
• Promote safety and be efficient in work practices
• Special projects as assigned

What do other Techs like about working at Hornig Companies?

• Culture of positivity
• Family-friendly daily rotating on-call schedule with a group of 20+ other skilled Technicians. Extra pay for holiday on-call. Great schedule for Technicians worn out from being on-call seven days in a row!
• Small-company family values inside a growing organization that invests in technology, well-maintained buildings and over 65 years of ownership stability
• Ownership that respects your knowledge, trusts you to do your job and appreciates your contributions
• Opportunity to work with peers that share camaraderie and a passion for their profession
• All employees are eligible for year-end discretionary bonuses
• Full benefits package with paid time off and 401(k) match

What should I bring to the team?

• Mechanical, plumbing and light electrical aptitude
• Specials Boiler’s License, or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid Driver’s License and meet car insurance requirements
• Ability to work rotating on-call schedule
• Ability to operate applicable phone applications for work orders, time allocation , and information look-up
• Ability to stand, lift and bend for up to 8 hours (with breaks) in hot/cold and wet environments
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Prior Multi-housing experience preferred

Hornig Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace and Equal Housing Provider.