Maintenance Technician

PeakMade Real Estate; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

PTO

401(k) Match

Wellness initiatives

Technical training

HVAC/CPO certifications

Employee Resource Groups

Monthly renewal bonuses

On-site parking

Additional rewards

Peak anniversary trips

Job summary

PeakMade Real Estate is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of upkeep tasks at an assigned apartment community. You will address service requests, support the Maintenance Supervisor, and help maintain a safe, clean, and attractive property.

The role requires a resident-focused approach, basic HVAC/plumbing/electrical skills, and availability for on-call and weekend hours. On-site work with opportunities for training and growth within PeakMade Real Estate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of maintenance experience, preferably in apartments.
• EPA Type I and II certifications preferred.
• Must live within 30 miles of the property and have reliable transportation.
• Be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests and repairs promptly.
• Assist supervisor with inventory monitoring of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of work areas.
• Perform pool maintenance and maintain chemical logs.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergencies.
• Assist with move-in/move-out and maintenance turn events.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA Type I/II certification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Refrigerant recovery units

Landscaping equipment

Safety equipment

Job description

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks necessary to maintain and enhance the value of an assigned apartment community. This pinnacle role is foundational to the community’s success; the ideal candidate is a resident-focused team player with a strong technical aptitude who take pride in the work they perform.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure all service requests and repairs are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner

• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory of equipment, tools, parts and supplies at appropriate levels

• Maintain excellent customer service standards

• Comply with all personnel management policies and procedures and maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.

• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule

• Communicate effectively with residents, fellow employees, vendors and supervisors

• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to adhere to budget guidelines and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program

• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with maintaining a hazard communications program

• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features as required to minimize liability concerns

• Ensure adherence to the company’s safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures

• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that physical condition of the community is maintained according to company operating and safety standards

• Work with maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times

• Assist residents with the move-in/move-out process as needed

• Assist with the scheduling and performance of all maintenance/repair-related turn events

• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and operating manuals

• Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely and professional fashion

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the general upkeep and cleaning of office, common areas and model

• Assist in the daily cleanup of the exterior of the property including grounds, breezeways, and all common areas

• Perform swimming pool maintenance and cleaning and maintain accurate, timely chemical logs

• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service

• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least one year maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry
• EPA certification Type I and II preferred
• Must live within 30 miles of the assigned property
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to accommodate a rotating on-call schedule as required
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays as required
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances and all other systems at community.
• Other licenses and certifications as required by local, state or federal law

Additional Qualifications:

• Position requires individuals to be able to use general maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, hand tools, ladders, refrigerant recovery units, landscaping equipment, and required safety equipment

• All equipment must be used without jeopardizing the safety of themselves, fellow associates, and residents

• Maintenance Technicians are expected to provide their own hand tools needed for their position.

Physical Activities:

• Position requires ability to transport or move up to 50 pounds variable distances
• Use of ladders to access heights in excess of eight to nine feet
• The ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to personally perform general maintenance repair tasks without endangering themselves, residents or fellow employees
• Frequent bending and/or stooping to access equipment and machinery necessary when assisting with or performing tasks

What You’ll Get (Peak Perks):

• Paid Parental Leave + one year of diapers, on us
• 15 Days of PTO + 2 additional “Wellbeing Days”
• 401(k) Match
• Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions and reward programsthrough Peak’s LiveWell program
• Facilities related leadership program
• Additional technical training
• Technical certifications available (HVAC / CPO)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Monthly renewal bonuses
• Additional rewards and recognition
• 10 Year Peakiversary Trip

Who We Are

PeakMade Real Estate is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in the management and development of off-campus student housing, multi-family and build to rent communities across the US. Our working environment is fun, collaborative, forward-thinking and purposeful.

PeakMade Real Estate is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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