Maintenance Technician

Pennrose; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,307 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Pennrose is seeking a Maintenance Technician to be part of the Operations Department, reporting to the Property Manager. You will maintain, repair, and clean apartment buildings across multiple sites, ensuring high standards set by the company and industry.

The role includes administrative duties each morning, vendor coordination, and using the Maintenance app for requests and repairs. It requires travel between properties and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED; technical training certifications a plus.
• One year of property maintenance responsibilities or similar experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and ability to travel between properties.
• EPA certification to be obtained within six months of employment (certificate provided by Pennrose).

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative work each morning (about 30 minutes) as directed by PM or Support Center.
• Schedule vendors, order parts, and review updates and messages.
• Ensure service requests and repairs are completed correctly via the company maintenance app.
• Assist with turnkey operations, including scheduling, punching, painting, and cleaning within five business days of move-out.
• Maintain an effective preventive maintenance program.

Skills

Maintenance

Repair

Cleaning

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Technical training certifications a plus

Tools

Maintenance app

Job description

The Maintenance Technician will be part of the Operations Department, taking direction from the Maintenance Supervisor and reporting directly to the Property Manager.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of apartment buildings assigned to them, which may consist of multiple locations and building types.

The Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring that their assigned apartment buildings are maintained to the highest standards of excellence, both set by our company and the industry.

Pay range $22 - $23/hour depending on experience.

• Perform administrative work each morning (30 minutes) as assigned by the PM or Support Center, including but not limited to prescribed online training, reviewing "My Pennrose" updates, reviewing messages from the executive team/ownership, scheduling vendors, ordering parts, participating in "Team Meetings" etc. Communication and compliance with PMs, MSs, RPMs, RMMs, and Property Support Center is mandatory. Your supervisor will provide undisturbed computer time.
• Ensure all service requests and repairs are made correctly and promptly using the company's mobile Maintenance app.
• Assist with turnkey operations as required. Including but not limited to scheduling, punching, painting, and cleaning within five business days of move-out.
• Maintaining an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Prepare for Owner, Federal, State, and local inspections.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and common areas for a safe, clean environment.

Performance Metrics

• Property inspection results will be consistently excellent
• Work orders and units will be consistently on time
• Preventive maintenance will be done professionally and on time
• Customer satisfaction surveys will be consistently perfect

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma / GED - technical training certifications a plus
• One year of property maintenance responsibilities or similar experience
• Requires a valid driver's license, an insured vehicle, and the ability to travel (between properties)
• Obtaining a company-provided EPA certification is required within six months of employment. Pennrose Management Company provides this certification

Working Conditions

• Ability to work periodic flexible hours is required. Ability to travel by plane and automobile is required.
• Ability to work at property locations within or near transitional neighborhoods
• Ability to climb stairs, take elevators, bend, squat, and reach overhead, and meet standard mobility and lifting for tasks typically associated with property maintenance
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
• On-call, after-hour emergency service will be required
• Hands-on repair and maintenance work constitutes the majority of time and duties