Maintenance Tech I - $500 Tool Allowance

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance of $500 annually

Job summary

A property management firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is looking for a Maintenance Tech I responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the apartment complex. This includes general repairs, HVAC systems, electrical work, and plumbing. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess knowledge of hand tools and be skilled in various maintenance tasks. The role involves on-call duties and a $500 annual tool allowance.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in maintenance or similar function.
• Ability to perform repair work on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use of various hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair minor electrical problems and high voltage issues.
• Provide minor carpentry and plumbing repairs.
• Monitor inventory of maintenance supplies and facilitate orders.
• Perform repairs on vacant units and assist in painting.
• Implement routine preventive maintenance schedules.
• Inspect property for safety hazards regularly.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Electrical systems knowledge

Carpentry skills

Plumbing knowledge

Supervisory skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

EPA certification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Tech I MANAGER: Property Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Principally responsible for Maintaining the physical maintenance and the general repair of the exterior and interior of the buildings, systems, and fixtures within the apartment complex including, but not limited to heating, A/C, general carpentry, electrical systems, window repairs, flooring repairs, and repairs to walls and doors.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or GED equivalency. Appropriate EPA certification is required.

Experience

• Minimum three years’ work experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair or similar function
• Possess a thorough knowledge of equipment, machinery, and building systems (including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing) and the ability to perform minor repair work on such systems.
• Minimum three years experience in supervising a maintenance team

Abilities

• The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions.
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of various hand tools.
• Available to take on-call rotation as required for emergency duty.
• The employee must have dependable transportation, a valid driver’s license, smartphone technology, and proof of auto insurance.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Repair minor electrical problems (i.e., change out switches, receptacles, and fixtures) and high voltage problems (110-220 volts).
• Provide minor carpentry and sheetrock repairs, patch holes in sheetrock/drywall, repair subfloors, repair cabinets, repair minor plumbing problems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct minor appliance failures (i.e., change out or repair dishwasher motors, garbage disposals, ice makers, stove elements, thermocouples, etc.).
• Monitor inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies, facilitate accurate replacement orders.
• Perform necessary repairs and make-ready maintenance on vacant units. Assist as assigned in the painting of interior units, office clubhouse, laundry rooms, common areas, and occupied units.
• Implement a routine preventive maintenance schedule on all systems.
• Continuously inspect the property for safety hazards and correct immediately and/or advise the supervisor of necessary action.
• Perform all duties necessary for the completion of resident work orders and requests for service.
• Travel to suppliers to pick up parcels and supplies as directed.
• Incorporate customer service in the performance of all job duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

$500 Tool Allowance - The tool allowance is paid in quarterly increments of $125.00.