Maintenance Technician

West Shore; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Training & advancement

Job summary

West Shore is seeking a Maintenance Technician for an apartment community in Charleston, SC. This full-time role involves hands-on maintenance, HVAC care, and completing work orders to keep residents safe and comfortable.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical, plumbing, painting and carpentry skills, with the ability to read manuals and follow safety protocols. A flexible schedule and commitment to excellence are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance at apartment communities.
• HVAC certification with system knowledge.
• Strong electrical, plumbing, painting and carpentry skills.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and follow safety procedures.
• Flexible hours and emergency availability.

Responsibilities

• Make ready units for new move-ins.
• Perform grounds work and basic maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate with Supervisor to complete projects and work orders.
• Respond to emergencies after hours as needed.
• Ensure safety and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing

Painting & carpentry

HVAC certified

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Safety compliance

Job description

Property Management is presently accepting resumes for a full-timeMaintenance Technician for one of our apartment communities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and dynamic company with a broad future and a promote-from-within company culture.

We are seeking polished, engaging and professional maintenance technicians with skilled advanced trade experiences and a commitment to apply their very best in a fast moving environment that rewards your efforts. Through training, coaching and continued education we develop our maintenance technicians to become the best in the industry!

In addition to a competitive hourly salary, we offer a generous commission structure, full medical and dental benefits, paid holidays, vacation time, continued training, advancement opportunities and much more!

General Summary

Under the immediate supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for all aspects of maintenance and repairs at an apartment community.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Make ready units for new move-ins
• Complete grounds work such as: grounds pick up, blowing of breezeways and light landscaping
• Coordinates with Maintenance Supervisor to complete projects and work orders efficiently
• Performs minor electrical maintenance including, but not limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, adding new lines, etc.)
• Performs minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.).
• HVAC certified having knowledge on systems and be able to maintain, repair and replace HVAC systems.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Schedule and complete preventative maintenance program
• Read and interpret equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate concerns.
• Able to work flexible hours
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Completes other tasks as directed and assigned.