Dynamic Apartment Maintenance Technician

Preferred Apartment Communities; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO program

13 paid holidays

Medical coverage

401k with employer match

Apartment discount

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Preferred Apartment Communities in Carrollton, TX, is seeking a hands-on Apartment Maintenance Technician to respond to maintenance requests, perform preventative maintenance, and prepare vacant units for rent.

You will troubleshoot plumbing, HVAC, electrical, appliances, and fixtures; respond to after-hours emergencies; maintain the shop and inventory; assist the Maintenance Manager with budget responsibilities; and interact professionally with residents. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years maintenance experience (apartment maintenance experience preferred).
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Budget or basic business finance helpful.
• Refrigeration certification (type 2 or universal) or obtain in the first 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license (free from major moving violations) and dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all maintenance requests, preventative maintenance, and amenity area maintenance for the apartment community.
• Completes maintenance work orders for residents (service appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, minor electrical, gate systems, pool operations, etc.).
• Responds and resolves emergency maintenance requests for after business hours calls (weeknights, weekends, and holidays).
• Prepares vacant apartments to make rent ready.
• Performs preventative maintenance work.
• Keep the maintenance shop clean and organized; maintains adequate stock/inventory of parts for equipment, appliances, etc.
• Interacts directly with residents.
• Maintains logbooks and databases; enters service requests and status updates into database.
• Assists in monitoring contractors work performance.
• Supports the Maintenance Manager in meeting budget responsibilities.
• Follows and promotes company policies and procedures.
• Must make Customer Service a priority.
• If the property does not have a housekeeper, Apartment Maintenance Technician light cleaning duties will be required such as cleaning models, club houses, leasing office, emptying trash, cleaning the grounds and amenity areas, etc.
• Maintain (clean, orderly, and in working conditions) all amenity areas (pool, compactors, weight rooms, parking decks, etc.)

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Budget awareness

Refrigeration certification

Driver's license

Job description

Preferred Apartment Communities in Carrollton, TX, is seeking a hands-on Apartment Maintenance Technician to respond to maintenance requests, perform preventative maintenance, and prepare vacant units for rent.

You will troubleshoot plumbing, HVAC, electrical, appliances, and fixtures; respond to after-hours emergencies; maintain the shop and inventory; assist the Maintenance Manager with budget responsibilities; and interact professionally with residents. A valid driver’s license is required.