Maintenance Technician

PeakMade Real Estate; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

15 Days PTO

401(k) Match

Wellness program

Technical training

HVAC Certification

Employee Resource Groups

Monthly renewal bonuses

Peakiversary Trip

Job summary

PeakMade Real Estate is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of tasks at an assigned apartment community. You will ensure repairs are completed timely, support preventative maintenance, and maintain a safe, clean work area while delivering strong resident service.

The role requires 1+ year maintenance experience (apartment experience preferred), EPA Type I/II certification preferred, and willingness to work an on-call rotation within 30 miles of the property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry.
• EPA Type I and II certification preferred.
• Must live within 30 miles of the property and accommodate rotating on-call.
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete service requests and repairs thoroughly and promptly.
• Assist with inventory of equipment, tools, parts and supplies at appropriate levels.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards.
• Follow safety policies and keep work areas organized and clean.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules.
• Communicate effectively with residents, coworkers, vendors and supervisors.
• Support adherence to budget guidelines and preventative programs.
• Inspect grounds, buildings and community features as required.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
• Assist with move-ins/outs and maintenance-related turn events.
• Maintain records and contribute to upkeep of offices and common areas.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

On-call willingness

HVAC troubleshooting

Plumbing & electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA Type I & II certification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Refrigerant recovery units

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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