Maintenance Technician

Pratum Companies

Fort Myers (FL)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Personal/Sick Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Pratum Companies in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance requests and repairs across residential properties. You will diagnose problems, perform repairs, and ensure timely completion of service orders.

Key duties include assistive maintenance projects, make-ready tasks, and proactive inspections of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. Strong communication with tenants and staff is essential.

Qualifications

Minimum three years’ experience in residential property maintenance.
High school diploma or GED; fluency in reading/writing English required.
Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and related systems.
Ability to communicate clearly with tenants and staff.

Responsibilities

Assist the Maintenance Supervisor on special maintenance projects.
Complete resident service requests in a timely fashion.
Perform make-ready tasks: painting, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures.
Inspect grounds, buildings, plumbing and electrical systems for issues.
Respond quickly to emergencies and follow safety protocols.
Schedule and coordinate repairs for alarms and major equipment.

Skills

HVAC basics

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

General maintenance

Tenant communication

Physical stamina

Tools operation

Reading/writing English

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Apartment Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for executing maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making repairs and ensuring service requests and repairs are made in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Maintenance Supervisor on special maintenance projects, which may include preventative maintenance of building components and/or mechanicals
Complete resident service requests in a timely fashion
Make-ready procedures: paint, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures, repair or replace old faulty parts; checks locks, replace light bulbs.
Preventative Maintenance; make regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment: checks for appearance and cleanliness, checks for structural cracks, excessive wear; and faulty parts.
Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocol
Inspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedule repairs when needed
Perform snow removal as required
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must be able to work a flexible schedule
Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other systems
Working knowledge and experience in general apartment maintenance and repair
Strong understanding or related experience to ensure the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure.
Experienced in operating a variety of equipment's and small hand tools
Working knowledge of repair to common appliances and devices
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Education

High school diploma, GED or Equivalent. This position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.

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 other staff members, tenants, and supervisor as well as any contract laborers working on the property.

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 career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Benefits