Maintenance Technician

Fortispm; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(K)

Referral Program

Rent Discounts

Job summary

Fortis Property Management in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the team and support the Community Manager and Supervisor in daily property upkeep.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of property maintenance experience, EPA certification, and knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and pool care, with own tools. This is a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain physical condition of the community and vacant units.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor to resolve issues and manage work orders.
• Provide same-day service on work orders and ensure timely completion.
• Walk the community daily to identify repairs and safety concerns.
• Assist in emergency on-call duties as scheduled.
• Support maintenance shop operations and inventory control.

Skills

Property maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical

Pool care

Own tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical training

EPA Certification

CPO Certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Yardi

PO Purchase System

Job description

Description

Fortis Property Management

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Weekly Hours: Full-Time (Hourly, Non-Exempt)

Property Type: Conventional/Lease Up

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor in areas of the assigned Community.

Why work for us?

Here, you don't work for us, you work with us. At Fortis, our success is the result of people like you filling out job applications like this. From your first day in the office, you are a Fortis team member. We pride ourselves on employing thoughtful, innovative, and outgoing people, just like you.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**)

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.

Supervision Exercised:

None

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
• Prior experience in a multifamily lease-up phase strongly preferred
• 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

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Referral Program
• Rent Discounts (where applicable)

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.