Maintenance Technician

FirstService Residential; Wellington (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstService Residential in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Maintenance Staff Member to keep mechanical systems operational and common areas clean, disinfected, and visually appealing. The role is full-time, with pay $20-$22 per hour, and a Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm schedule.

You will perform routine inspections, safety compliance, and minor repairs across carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and painting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years general maintenance experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Multilingual abilities are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Routinely walks floors, checks for problems and reports to supervisors.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Maintains good working relationships with building staff.
• Painting of common areas and touch-ups; inspect areas needing paint and advise manager.
• Completes daily work orders as scheduled.
• Maintains assigned equipment in good condition.
• Performs casual labor such as lifting heavy items as directed and following safety procedures.
• Performs minor repairs in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, flooring, and other building areas through daily work orders.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs repairs where no permit is required and uses new equipment safely.
• Must be able to use new equipment properly and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Multilingual abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

As a Maintenance Staff Member, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all mechanical systems and equipment are operational and properly maintained and all common areas are maintained in a clean aesthetically appealing and disinfected condition.

Description

Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Pay: $20 - $22/hr
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Your Responsibilities

• Routinely walks floors including roof checking for problems and lights out and reports back to supervisors.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Maintains working relationship with building staff.
• Painting of all common areas and touch up may be required. Responsible for inspecting areas that need paint and advise manager.
• Completes daily work orders as scheduled.
• Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Properly performs casual labor, such as lifting/moving heavy items as directed by supervisors and following appropriate safety procedures.
• Performs minor maintenance replacement and repairs in areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other building repairs through daily scheduled work orders.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs as long as a permit is not required to conduct the job.
• Must be able to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• (2) years general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Multiple language fluency is desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs following appropriate safety procedures
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time; be able to reach overhead; have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, navigating the property/building quickly and easily as required to meet the job functions
• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 14 ft on A-frames and 21 ft on extension ladders)
• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, humidity)
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment up to 50 lbs occasionally to complete assigned job tasks
• Communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken and written word
• Maintain a valid Florida driver’s license

What We Offer

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and Vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.