Building Maintenance Technician

Mms-Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off

Healthcare Plans

Health Reimbursement Account

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Certifications and Licensing

Job summary

MMS Group is hiring a Building Maintenance Technician in Baton Rouge, LA. This full-time role focuses on upkeep of apartment homes, unit turns, and property areas, with emphasis on reliability and proactive service.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in residential multifamily maintenance, a high school diploma, and skills in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Valid driver’s license and basic tools required; MS Office proficiency expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with residential multifamily property maintenance preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• HVAC, electrical and plumbing experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residential apartment homes and common areas.
• Perform repairs in apartments and on the property.
• Install tile and laminate flooring.
• Assist in on-call emergency response as per policy.
• Manage turnover of vacant units and related repairs.

Skills

Independence

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Building Maintenance Technician

Full-time Manual Labor Baton Rouge, LA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 13456

Salary Range: $18.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Our Maintenance technicians are responsible for the maintenance operations related to apartment home upkeep and unit turns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular Maintenance: Maintain residential apartment homes and other areas on the property, including building exteriors, interiors, and public areas, regularly.
• Repairs: Perform small appliance, plumbing, electrical, and other repairs in residential apartments and other areas of the property.
• Installation: Install tile and laminate flooring
• Emergency Response: Take part in the on-call rotation schedule, responding to emergency calls according to the company's policy on after-hour emergency calls
• Unit Turnover: Manage the turnover of empty apartment units, including repairs (e.g., sheetrock, taping, sanding, painting, and fixing doors, windows, light fixtures, etc.).
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as outlined in the job description.

Desired Skills:

• Independence: Able to work in a challenging environment with minimal direction.
• Problem-solving: Solution-based thinking skills are highly valued.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to work independently, organize tasks, multitask, manage time, and prioritize tasks
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer Service: Great customer service skills are needed.

Requirements:

• Experience: Three+ years of residential multifamily property management/apartment maintenance.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Skill: experience with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
• License: valid driver’s license
• Tools: Possession of basic tools needed to perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Physical Requirements: Physical aspects of the job may require heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, balancing, and carrying
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

For fifty years, MMS Group and its affiliates (Arco Management and TUC Management) have been dedicated to quality property management. Our growing portfolio exceeds 40,000 residential units and includes affordable housing cooperatives, subsidized rental properties, supportive housing, and conventional apartment buildings. Our clients include progressive building owners, governmental agencies, real estate entrepreneurs, financiers, not-for-profit organizations, and cooperative and condominium boards. While each community and client are unique, each share our singular commitment to excellence.

We invite you to join our growing team of dedicated professionals in a high-tech environment. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement through continuous training and education programs. Contact us today to see how you can achieve your MMS Edge.

Perks and Benefits:

• Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Time-Off: Up to 2 weeks PTO in the first year, increasing with tenure.
• Healthcare Plans: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available after 60 days of employment.
• Health Reimbursement Account: Up to $3K per calendar year.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance.
• Retirement Savings: Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Certifications and Licensing: Company-paid certifications and licensing.