Building Maintenance Technician (Full-Time/ Temporary)

FirstService Residential; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Maintenance Staff Member to keep mechanical systems and common areas in pristine condition. The role covers preventive maintenance, painting, and simple repairs across carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and flooring.

Responsibilities include daily work orders, safety adherence, and collaboration with building staff. A high school diploma and 2 years in building trades are preferred; bilingual candidates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal abilities.
• Multilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Routinely walks floors including roof checking for problems and lights out and reports back to supervisors.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Maintains working relationship with building staff.
• Painting of all common areas and touch up may be required; inspect areas that need paint and advise manager.
• Completes daily work orders as scheduled.
• Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Assists with lifting/moving heavy items following safety procedures.
• Performs minor maintenance in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, flooring, and other building repairs.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs maintenance replacement and repair in various areas as long as a permit is not required.
• Properly utilizes new equipment and follows safety protocols.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multilingual (desirable)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Pay Rate: $21 - $22/hr

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional emergency on-call

Job Overview

As a Maintenance Staff Member, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all mechanical systems and equipment are operational and properly maintained and all common areas are maintained in a clean aesthetically appealing and disinfected condition.

Your Responsibilities

• Routinely walks floors including roof checking for problems and lights out and reports back to supervisors.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Maintains working relationship with building staff.
• Painting of all common areas and touch up may be required. Responsible for inspecting areas that need paint and advise manager.
• Completes daily work orders as scheduled.
• Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Properly performs casual labor, such as lifting/moving heavy items as directed by supervisors and following appropriate safety procedures.
• Performs minor maintenance replacement and repairs in areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other building repairs through daily scheduled work orders.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs as long as a permit is not required to conduct the job.
• Must be able to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• (2) years general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Multiple language fluency is desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs following appropriate safety procedures
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time; be able to reach overhead; have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, navigating the property/building quickly and easily as required to meet the job functions
• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 14 ft on A-frames and 21 ft on extension ladders)
• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, humidity)
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment up to 50 lbs occasionally to complete assigned job tasks
• Communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken and written word
• Maintain a valid Florida driver’s license

What We Offer

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and Vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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