Maintenance Technician

Pratum Co; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks paid vacation

3 weeks sick leave

11 paid holidays

Health & welfare benefits

Job summary

Pratum Co is seeking a Resident Maintenance Technician to support a range of on-site maintenance tasks in Gary, IN. The role requires hands-on experience with building systems, preventative maintenance, and timely response to service requests.

You will work closely with a Maintenance Supervisor and tenants to ensure safe, well-maintained properties. The position is non-exempt and paid hourly at approximately $22.00 per hour, with overtime eligibility and standard benefits as outlined by the

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 recognize malfunctions or equipment failure.
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment and small hand tools.
• Working knowledge of repair to common appliances and devices.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor on special maintenance projects including preventative maintenance of building components and mechanicals.
• Complete resident service requests in a timely fashion.
• Make-ready procedures: paint, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures, replace faulty parts; check locks, replace light bulbs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment.
• Respond quickly in emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, follow safety protocol.
• Inspect alarm systems and schedule repairs as needed.
• Perform snow removal as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC basics

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma/ GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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, repairor replaceold faulty parts; checks locks, replacelight 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, plumbingand 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 Englishfluently, 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 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.

Learning & Development

Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth thorough career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

This role is non-exempt and has an anticipated hourly pay range of $22.00 for a new employee depending on a number of relevant factors including individuals’ 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. This 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.

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