Maintenance Technician

Shelter Corporation; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelter Corporation in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to proactively maintain and repair all areas of the apartment community with a strong emphasis on customer service. You will complete maintenance requests, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure repairs are thorough and timely to keep residents satisfied.

Responsibilities include exterior grounds care, coordination with the Real Estate Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, scheduling, organizing vendor bids, preparing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician is preferred; experience in building maintenance is valued.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance requests promptly, including hands-on repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain exterior grounds, clean common areas, and manage snow removal and salting.
• Assist supervisors and managers in prioritizing and scheduling work orders and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with vendors for bids on special contracts or extensive maintenance.
• Prepare vacant units for new residents, including painting, cleaning, carpet shampooing, and repairs.
• Report maintenance and safety concerns promptly and track work via technology.
• Perform after-hours emergency repairs as needed and ensure proper documentation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician preferred

Job description

Position Summary & Primary Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for proactively maintaining and repairing all areas of the apartment community with a strong emphasis on customer service. This position has accountability for ensuring all needed repairs are completed in an efficient, timely, and thorough manner, performing preventative maintenance, and providing excellent customer service. In addition, this position is responsible for the following:

• Complete maintenance requests in a timely manner, including the hands-on work of all building repairs, preventative maintenance, and general upkeep of the asset


• Maintain exterior grounds, including picking up trash and keeping common areas neat, sweeping sidewalks and curbs, watering trees, shrubs and flowerbeds, and snow removal and salting/sanding walkways


• Assist Real Estate Manager or Maintenance Supervisor in prioritizing all work orders


• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in scheduling all maintenance for buildings and building equipment


• Aid Maintenance Supervisor in organizing all contract vendors bids for special contracts or extensive maintenance


• Ensure timely and thorough completion of preparing vacant units for new residents, including painting, cleaning, carpet shampooing, and repairs


• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining sufficient maintenance supplies


• Perform emergency repairs after hours according to the On-call Maintenance Schedule


• Report any and all maintenance and safety concerns to Real Estate Manager in a timely manner


• Utilize technology to track work performed, including records of any follow-up or additional resources needed


• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience in all phases of building maintenance including but not limited to appliance repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and preventative maintenance


• 2+ years apartment maintenance experience preferred


• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent time management skills


• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people


• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and problem solving skills


• Ability to self-direct as well as work effectively on a team


• Willingness to obtain new skills in multiple maintenance areas


• Ability to effectively use and learn technology platforms

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills