Maintenance Technician

Fortispm; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Company-paid Holidays

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Fortis Property Management in Georgia seeks a Maintenance Technician to join our property management team. You will work with the Community Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, and a team of leasing agents, groundskeepers, and other technicians to maintain a high-quality living environment.

You will handle daily maintenance, equipment repairs, and on-call duties, ensuring timely work orders, safety compliance, and resident satisfaction across the Montrose Berkeley Lake community.

Qualifications

• 2 years prior property maintenance experience or related field.
• EPA Certification required.
• CPO Certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and pool care.
• Must have own tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and property management software (Yardi, PO Purchase System) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the property and promoting resident service.
• Collaborate with leasing and maintenance teams.
• Ensure work orders are completed in a timely fashion.
• Walk the property daily to identify needed repairs.
• Assist in on-call emergency duties as scheduled.

Skills

HVAC systems

Appliance repair

Plumbing

Electrical

Pool care

Own tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Some Vocational/Technical school and/or college

EPA Certification required

CPO Certification preferred

Tools

Yardi

PO Purchase System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Fortis Property Management

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Weekly Hours: Full-Time (Hourly)

Property Location: Montrose Berkeley Lake

Property Type: Conventional

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our property management team. In this role, you will work closely with the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily property upkeep and ensure a high-quality living environment for our residents.

Why Join Fortis Property Management?

At Fortis, our success is built entirely on the talent and dedication of people like you. We pride ourselves on cultivating a team of thoughtful, innovative, and driven professionals. To reward your hard work, we offer a highly competitive commission and bonus structure. We are deeply committed to your professional growth, actively promoting from within because we believe the leaders of tomorrow are working with us today.

Job Description/Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

You assist in your community's goal to effectively and efficiently lease the property, while also promoting excellence in resident care and service. You work alongside a team of leasing agents in the office and maintenance technicians, groundskeepers, and a maintenance supervisor on your property, all under the direction of your property/community manager. There, your contribution to the team is specifically:

Financial

• Assist in achieving budgeted maintenance expenses
• Assist in the achievement of the annual budget plan
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor as to stock levels of supplies and equipment

Facility Management

• Physical condition of the community, including the condition of vacation apartments
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of maintenance problems and solutions
• Ensure all work orders are completed in a timely fashion
• Provide same day services on work orders
• Walk the community daily noting needed repairs
• Knowledge of all utility cut offs
• Daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor to discuss progress, follow-up, or complications regarding maintenance activities
• Produce 5 day turns on vacant units
• Assume emergency on-call duty status as scheduled
• Assist in the maintenance of the maintenance shop

Resident Relations

• Provide superior customer service
• Complete all work orders and ensure the highest quality of customer satisfaction

Administration

• Maintain a professional image and attitude
• Attend instructional training classes as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures

Knowledge of and adherence to the following:

• Fair Housing policies and procedures
• ADA, OSHA, and EPA policies and procedures

Other duties as needed or required

Supervision Received:

The Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Some Vocational/Technical school and/or college

Experience

• 2 years prior property maintenance experience or related field
• EPA Certification required
• CPO Certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, and pool care
• Must have own tools
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) property management software (Yardi, PO Purchase System) preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligibility per company policy)
• Paid Time Off
• Company-paid Holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Career advancement within a growing organization

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This Property Management Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.