Maintenance Technician - Full Time

IDP Properties; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Job summary

IDP Properties seeks a Maintenance Technician to support the Property Manager and upkeep the West Palm Beach community. The role requires regular site presence, walking the property, and performing a variety of physical maintenance tasks across apartments and common areas.

The ideal candidate will have HVAC familiarity, experience with common appliances, and basic electrical/plumbing/carpentry awareness, plus a valid driver’s license and the ability to report daily on work progress.

Qualifications

• Must be able to walk the property regularly and climb stairs, lift heavy items, and perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to follow directions and work with Property Manager and team.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and a range of appliances (stoves, dishwashers, disposals, refrigerators); some knowledge of electricity, plumbing, and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Observe the condition of the property including buildings, grounds, tenant units, and facilities.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and improvement tasks as directed by the Property Manager.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and professional image.
• Report daily to the Property Manager with notes on work assignments.
• Inform the Property Manager of maintenance problems and proposed solutions.
• Respond to service requests within 24 hours when possible and communicate delays if needed.
• Maintain inventory of tools and supplies and order replacements as approved.
• Keep daily written reports of work completed and inspections.
• Leave notices for work performed and schedule make-ready tasks for turnover units.

Job description

The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Property Manager. It is essential that the Maintenance Technician report to work at his/her regularly scheduled work hours. The Maintenance Technician must be able to \"walk\" the property on a regular and as-needed basis to perform his or her job duties. The Maintenance Technician must have the physical capability to walk all around the property (including stairs), lift heavy items, and otherwise perform a variety of physical tasks. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

General Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the prompt and efficient performance of all tasks assigned by the Property Manager for continuous self-improvement of skills and expertise. A willingness to accept and follow the directions of others is required, as is a working knowledge of HVAC systems, various appliances, stoves, dishwashers, disposals, and refrigerators. Some familiarity with electricity, plumbing, and carpentry. Having maintenance tools is also a must.

Specific Responsibilities

• 1. Observe the condition of the apartment complex including buildings, grounds, tenant units, and all other facilities.
• Perform the maintenance/ repair/ improvement of the same as directed by the Property Manager.
• 2. The Maintenance Technician must maintain a valid driver's license.
• 3. Maintain a professional image and attitude in keeping with the objectives of the company and the resident's welfare.
• 4. Reporting to the Property Manager each morning, and as requested, for work assignments.
• 5. Advising the Property Manager of maintenance problems and of programs designed to solve them.
• 6. Satisfying service requests promptly (within twenty-four hours) and efficiently. If unusual circumstances make this impossible, the resident must be informed of the reasons for the delay.
• 7. Informing the Property Manager of needed parts and supplies.
• 8. Making recommendations to the Property Manager for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services. The Maintenance Technician will maintain an inventory of frequently used parts and replacement items and will order to re-stock inventory on the first of each month by amounts and items approved by the Property Manager.
• 9. Meeting daily with the Property Manager and giving daily written reports of work completed, including all service requests and inspections sheets.
• 10. Leaving notices in resident's apartments which state reasons for entrance and an explanation of any work performed.
• 11. Performing make-ready tasks in turnover units as directed.
• 12. Keeping a permanent record of the service requests received.
• 13. Observing the condition of any occupied apartment entered and reporting unusual circumstances to the Property Manager; for example, uncleanliness, size, and several pets, the appearance of floors, appliances, walls, light fixtures, etc.
• 14. Overseeing the maintenance of exterior lighting, gutters, down-spouts, roofs and flashing, roadways, walks, swimming pools, laundry facilities, recreation areas, buildings, and grounds.
• 15. Knowing the location of all water, gas, and power turnoffs, clean-out traps, fire hydrants, and fire extinguishers. Having available the telephone numbers of the police, ambulance service, fire department, power, gas, and water companies.
• 16. Establishing and executing a regular preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning of furnaces and A/C coils, oiling motors and circulating pumps, exterior painting, changing of filters, replacing of light bulbs in public areas, maintaining swimming pool and pump rooms, and the water heating equipment, boiler rooms and chiller equipment.
• 17. Knowing the current condition of all vacancies.
• 18. Keeping an accurate and up-to-date inventory of tools and supplies.
• 19. Stripping any discarded appliances or equipment of any usable parts.
• 20. Recording the serial numbers of appliances in each apartment.
• 21. Maintaining a clean, orderly, secure workshop.
• 22. Assuming on-call duty as assigned.
• 23. Attending all instructional classes conducted by the Property Manager.
• 24. Picking up any trash observed on the property while performing normal duties.
• 25. Policing of the property and dumpster areas morning, evening, and on weekends.
• 26. Thinking and working safely.
• 27. Strictly observing company policy concerning service requests, Budget Control sheets, and Purchase Order policies and procedures.
• 28. If applicable, prepare for a government program and/or lender sponsored physical inspections such as MORs and REACs.
• 29. Work hours are set by the District Manager. Scheduled work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. NO CHANGE WITHOUT SUPERVISOR'S APPROVAL.

Also, the Maintenance Technician will perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Property Manager or other supervisors.

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Work Location:

In person