Maintenance Technician - Full Time - Brookhaven Apartments, Brookhaven Associates, Lincoln Apartments, Brookhaven MS

J&A, Inc.; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician position at J&A, Inc. in Brookhaven, MS involves performing a variety of maintenance duties for residential units, including basic plumbing, electrical work, painting, appliance repairs, and general upkeep of units and grounds for inspections and new occupancy.

You will provide exceptional service while assessing and repairing properties, reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and assisting with inspections and make-ready procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or vocational training preferred.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and safety rules.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (electrical, heating, etc).
• Willingness to assist in non-maintenance tasks when needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and/or circuits.
• Performs light plumbing work, such as clogs and replacing fittings.
• Performs carpentry tasks such as door fitting, window work, shelving, and painting.
• Replaces damaged or broken glass, tile, carpet, fixtures, and other items.
• Reports maintenance and resident concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responds to work orders and resident requests within 24 hours when possible.
• Keeps detailed records for preventive maintenance, inventories, and purchase orders.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Read and write work orders

Building systems knowledge

Physical mobility

Detail-oriented reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Description

• · Performs basic repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and/or circuits

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician performs various maintenance duties for residential units including basic plumbing, electrical, painting, appliance repairs, cleaning units and grounds for inspections and new occupancy. Provide exceptional service while assessing and repairing the property. The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Description

• · Performs basic repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and/or circuits
• · Performs light plumbing work, such as clogs, replacing fittings
• · Performs carpentry work not limited to fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing/building shelves, and interior/exterior painting
• · Replaces damaged or broken glass, tile, carpet, window screens/blinds, garbage disposals, light fixtures, appliances, locks, etc.
• · Reports all maintenance and resident concerns related immediately to Maintenance Supervisor
• · Responds to work orders, resident requests and concerns within 24 hours when possible
• · Keeps accurate, detailed records for preventive maintenance activities, work order requests, apartment renovations, inventories and/or purchase orders

ASSIST SITE MANAGER WITH:

• Move-in/move-out inspections
• Routine inspections required by Federal and/or State regulatory agencies
• “Make-ready†procedures to vacant units

• · Identifies water and gas meter cut-offs, unit fixture cut-offs, sewer clean-outs
• · Performs scheduled maintenance on equipment based on the manufacturers operating manuals
• · Periodically inspects all units, buildings and common areas, performs repairs and/or janitorial duties as needed.
• · Ensures storage areas and other entrances are locked and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained
• · Attends and/or participates in required training(s). Operates within OSHA, Fair Housing and ADA standards and follows Company safety policies and procedures at all times
• · Ensures effective, timely and professional interactions with ALL residents, visitors, contractors and property management team for maintenance services provided
• · May be required to track maintenance equipment/material usage
• · Additional duties upon request

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

To successfully perform the duties of this position, the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below are strongly preferred:

• · High school diploma and/or certificate from a vocational school preferred
• · Valid Drivers license and acceptable driving record
• · Must be able to bend, lift, climb stairs/ladders, operate hand tools and/or write 66% to 100% of the time
• · Must be able to read, speak and comprehend work order instructions and safety regulations
• · Strong technical knowledge of all building systems (electrical, heating, etc)
• · Willingness to pitch in and work in areas besides maintenance if needed.
• · Must be personable and trustworthy, able to work well with residents and co-workers, and perform work in a safety conscious manner.
• · Must have strong attention to detail in reporting