Maintenance

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Residential Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and routine maintenance on building systems, interiors, and exteriors.

The role includes diagnosing issues across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and pools, addressing emergencies, and preparing apartments for new residents to uphold high standards of curb appeal and safety. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, HVAC certification, and at least two years of related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• HVAC certification is required.
• Pool certification is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect and maintain common areas and grounds for cleanliness and appeal.
• Diagnose and repair maintenance issues across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC and pools.
• Complete service requests within 24 hours and address 24-hour emergencies.
• Prepare apartments for new residents following standards.
• Maintain safety, use and care of tools, and follow company procedures.

Skills

Maintenance

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Pool maintenance

Safety procedures

Customer service

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC certification

Pool certification (preferred)

Tools

Inventory software

Order processing systems

Job description

The Residential Maintenance Technician - performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair of all mechanical systems and equipment of the building interior and exterior. Employee is required for maintaining the clean and neat appearance of all assigned areas.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Routinely inspect and maintain common areas and property grounds to ensure everything is clean, in good working order, and visually appealing—while delivering superior customer service to residents.Diagnose and solve maintenance issues in the apartment homes, exterior and common areas ranging from plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, appliances and pools.Completes service requests within 24 hours.Must be available and willing to answer 24- hour maintenance emergency calls.Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations promptly.Prepare apartments for new residents promptly following RKW standardsPerform daily maintenance of property grounds for excellent curb appealMaintain an operating environment to achieve a satisfactory level of Resident’s service.Perform casual labor, such as lifting/moving heavy items as directed by Maintenance Supervisor /Property Manager following appropriate safety procedures.Routinely inspect building mechanical systems/equipment to ensure proper performance and maintenance.Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, boilers, etc.Report to Maintenance Supervisor all problems, including items that may not be in the list of responsibilities.Maintain working relationship with fellow staff members.Properly utilize and maintain assigned equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition and all safety procedures are followed before use.Observe all State, Federal, and Company safety standards/precautions while performing the task in to maintain a safe work environment.Assist in maintaining records of scheduled maintenance procedures.Additional projects and duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education & Technical RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED required.Minimum of 2 years' experience in apartment maintenance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.HVAC certification required.Pool certification is a plus but not required.Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.Language SkillsBasic reading skills and ability to recognize word and number patterns.Ability to print, speak simple sentences, and communicate effectively in English.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and interpret basic bar graphs.Reasoning & Interpersonal SkillsAbility to follow detailed written or verbal instructions.Problem-solving skills for standard situations.Strong people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with tenants and team members.Computer SkillsBasic knowledge of inventory software and order processing systems.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to detect auditory and visual emergency alarms.Ability to grasp, feel, and reach for objects and equipment using hands and arms.Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required, meeting the job functions.Ability to repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers.Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate; occasional sitting required.Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, frequently up to 50 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions, humidity, mechanical parts, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, and electrical hazards.Background noise is moderate to heavy at times.This is a drug-free workplace.