Maintenance Technician

Pratum Co; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Paid Vacation & Holiday

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Retirement Savings Plan with company matching

Job summary

Pratum Co is seeking a Maintenance Technician in the West Baltimore area. The technician will perform general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment, ensuring optimal operation of heating, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Responsibilities include completing service requests, conducting preventative maintenance, and managing repairs. Candidates must possess experience in residential property maintenance, understand electrical and plumbing systems, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent along with EPA certification. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a starting pay rate of $25 per hour, subject to qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English fluently.
• A minimum of three years’ experience as a residential property management maintenance technician.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests in a timely manner.
• Daily unit maintenance – satisfy service requests per work order.
• Preventative maintenance – conduct regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures.
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Support the setup of ventilation, refrigeration, and other systems.

Skills

Experience working in older buildings

Basic plumbing and electrical for residential properties

Make-ready experience

Drywall and painting

Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and other systems

Strong understanding of related experience

Operating a variety of equipment

Working knowledge of repair to common appliances

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

EPA technician certification

Tools

Basic computer/internet knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Technician (West Baltimore Area)

A maintenance technician is responsible for conducting general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures. This includes ensuring the heating, plumbing, HVAC systems perform optimally, and maintaining landscape. The goal is to keep the facilities and common areas in the best possible condition. The technician will manage turnovers and work orders in a 199‑unit family walk‑up community.

Essential Duties

• Complete service requests in a timely manner.
• Perform full unit turns, including paint, sheetrock repair, screen repair, and minor plumbing/electrical work.
• Daily unit maintenance – satisfy service requests per work order following company procedures.
• Make‑ready procedures: paint; appliance repair; plumbing, electrical fixtures; replace faulty parts; check locks; replace burnt‑out light bulbs.
• Preventative maintenance – conduct regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment; check for appearance, cleanliness, structural cracks, excessive wear; mow lawn; clean gutters.
• 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 setup 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; schedule repairs when needed.
• Undertake pest control activities such as spraying insecticide.

Qualifications

• Experience working in older buildings
• Basic plumbing and electrical for residential properties
• Make‑ready experience
• Drywall and painting
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and other systems
• Working knowledge and experience in general apartment maintenance and repair
• Strong understanding of related experience to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including snow blowers, lawn mowers, 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. This position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, perform intermediate mathematical functions, and understand and perform all on‑site resident management software functions. EPA technician certification required.

Professional Experience

A 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 speak to tenants and maintain good working relations with staff, tenants, and supervisors, as well as any contract laborers working on the property.

Attendance/Travel Requirements

The position requires the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year. It is critical that individuals be able to work their scheduled hours consistently and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested. The position requires the ability to serve on‑call, as scheduled or as necessary. Travel may be required at times to attend owner gatherings in the general vicinity of the associate’s home property or in another state. The technician must also be able to attend certain resident events that are held after hours.

Computer Skills

Basic computer/internet knowledge.

Physical Demands

Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities, push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50 lbs independently and 100 lbs with assistance.

Learning & Development

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Prescription Drug Program
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Paid Personal/Sick Leave
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Company‑Paid AD&D Insurance
• Company‑Paid Short‑Term Disability
• Company‑Paid Long‑Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Financial Planning
• Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
• Company outings and events

This role is non‑exempt and has an anticipated pay rate from $25 for a new employee depending on a number of relevant factors including experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, client/property or company budgetary limitations/guidelines, and other job-related company and market considerations. This position may be eligible to receive discretionary and/or performance‑based bonuses on a spot or annual basis, which are variable depending on individual merit/performance, budgetary limitations, company performance, and other job‑related factors. The non‑exempt role will be eligible for overtime for all hours worked in excess of 40 per week. Full‑time positions (30+ hours/week) are eligible for 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks sick and related leave, 11 paid holidays, and health & welfare benefits as outlined on the company’s website.

To learn more about our company and our benefits, go to: https://pratumco.com/careers/

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