Facilities Technician

Pratum Companies; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,407; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

A residential property management company is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Maryland to perform general maintenance and repairs on properties. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, EPA certification, and three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintenance of heating and plumbing systems, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This full-time position offers a pay range of $25.00-$27.88 per hour, along with benefits like medical, dental, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, hydraulic systems.
• Three years experience as a residential property management maintenance technician.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tenants and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment.
• Install HVAC systems and perform preventative maintenance.
• Respond to emergency situations promptly.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

General maintenance experience

Problem-solving skills

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA technician certification

Tools

Small hand tools

Snow blowers

Job description

Essential Duties

A maintenance technician is responsible for conducting general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures, ensuring heating and plumbing systems perform at optimum functionality, installing HVAC, and other tasks associated with preventative maintenance. The goal is to maintain the facilities and common areas in the best possible condition.

• Complete service requests in a timely manner
• Full unit turns to include but not limited to paint, sheetrock repair, screen repair, and minor plumbing/electrical
• Daily unit maintenance: satisfies service requests per work order, following company procedures
• Make‑ready procedures: paints, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures, repairs or replaces old faulty parts; checks locks, replaces burned out light bulbs
• Preventative maintenance: make regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment for appearance, cleanliness, structural cracks, excessive wear, and faulty parts
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocol
• Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Support the set‑up of ventilation, refrigeration, and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary
• Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality
• Inspect alarm systems such as carbon monoxide and fire protection and schedule repairs when needed
• Undertake pest control activities such as spraying insecticide

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, hydraulic and other systems
• Working knowledge and experience in general apartment maintenance and repair
• Strong understanding or related experience to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure
• Experience operating a variety of equipment, including snow blowers and small hand tools
• Working knowledge of repair to common appliances and devices
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent manual dexterity and problem‑solving skills

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent. Ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and understand and perform all on‑site resident management software functions. EPA technician certification required.

Professional Experience

Minimum of three years’ experience as a residential property management maintenance technician. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to communicate with tenants and maintain good working relationships with other staff members, tenants, and supervisors as well as contract laborers working on the property.

Attendance/Travel Requirements

Ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year, with consistent hours and overtime when requested. Ability to serve as on‑call, as scheduled or as necessary. Travel may be required to attend owner gatherings or resident events, including after‑hours events.

Computer Skills

Basic computer/Internet knowledge.

Physical Demands

Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying or maneuvering weights up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance.

Learning & Development

Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Personal/Sick Leave
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Company‑Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (self, spouse, child)
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Company outings and events

Salary & Overtime

This non‑exempt role has an anticipated hourly pay range of $25.00‑$27.88 for a new employee, depending on experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, client/property or company budgetary limitations, and other job‑related factors. The position may be eligible for discretionary and/or performance‑based bonuses on a spot or annual basis. Overtime is eligible for hours worked in excess of 40 per week. Minimum full‑time (30+ hours/week) entitles two weeks paid vacation, three weeks sick and related leave, eleven paid holidays, and health & welfare benefits as outlined on the Company’s website.

EEO Statement

Pratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.