Maintenance Technician

Two Plus Four Management; Town of Geneseo (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Plus Four Management is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician in the Town of Geneseo, NY. The technician will help maintain multi-family rental properties, handling a range of repairs from drywall to plumbing and HVAC issues. Responsibilities include responding to maintenance requests, conducting inspections, and preparing apartments for new residents. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a valid NY State driver's license. This role may require overtime and irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an apartment maintenance technician or in a similar role is required.
• Valid NY State driver's license with no major infractions is mandatory.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and conduct regular inspections.
• Prepare apartments for new residents and fix aesthetic damage.
• Document all repairs made on properties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)

Ability to operate tools and equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Lawnmower

Snow blower

Job description

The Maintenance Technician role is to help with the upkeep of our multi-family rental properties. In this role, you coordinate both repair and preventative maintenance, so you should have skills and experience in a variety of disciplines, from drywall hanging to carpentry to painting. You may also deal with plumbing or electricity issues, so a license in either of these fields is beneficial to have. Some HVAC and appliance repairs may be needed as well for non-warranty-related work. The maintenance technician's responsibilities include cleaning communal areas, and performing ad hoc painting, electrical, and carpentry duties. You should also resolve tenants' maintenance-related queries and complaints as they arise.

To be successful as an apartment maintenance technician, you should demonstrate an organized, thorough approach to your duties. Ultimately, an outstanding apartment maintenance technician will remain abreast of technological advances that could facilitate their functions in this role.

Apartment Maintenance Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests
• Conduct regular inspections following HUD & RD regulations and safety issues
• Prepare apartments for move in of new residents and fix aesthetic damage and clean after tenants move out
• Contact third-party technicians when necessary
• Document all repairs made on our properties
• Repair and paint ceilings, walls, and trim.
• Wash windows, siding and rugs as needed.
• Clean, inspect and install appliances.
• Prioritize and respond to work orders called in or files by residents.
• Repair electrical, plumbing, toilets, windows, screens, doors, drywall, and appliances.
• Flush, repair and replace hot water tanks.
• Clean main lobby and laundry room daily and clean entrance halls weekly.
• Vacuum and or mop hallways, entrances, office and common areas several times weekly and as needed.
• Pick up trash inside and outside and put out trash and recycle bins.
• Perform seasonal maintenance including mowing lawns, trimming, planting, snow and ice removal, care of playground and pool (if applicable).
• HVAC, OSHA, or equivalent relevant certifications will be advantageous.
• Comfortable operating a variety of tools and equipment including lawnmower, trimmer, vacuum cleaner, hand tools, power tools, snow blower, telephone, photocopier and fax machine.
• General maintenance or cleaning tasks as assigned.

Apartment Maintenance Technician Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as an apartment maintenance technician or in a similar role.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Dexterity and attention to detail.
• Valid NY State driver's license free of any major infractions at time of hire and throughout employment.
• Must own or have regular reliable access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work overtime and irregular hours as required.
• Required to carry off hours cell phone and answer emergency calls. (How often is based on site and regional needs.)
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

EMPLOYER'S DISCLAIMER

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Furthermore, the company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.