Maintenance Technician – Growth, Benefits & Work–Life Balance

Sterling Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Sterling Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Birmingham, AL to uphold the property standards of our multifamily and storage facilities. You will diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and related systems, using your general trades knowledge.

The role requires a valid driver's license, 1–2 years of maintenance experience, and the ability to read and follow technical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver's license.
• 1–2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in apartments.
• Knowledge in plumbing, electrical, and general building trades.
• EPA Certification and Pool License preferred.
• Own basic maintenance tools.
• Pass background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical aspects of properties to Sterling Group standards.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, drywall, exterior structural, and appliances.
• Report to Property Manager.
• Maintain productivity within Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Who we are:

Who we are:

Sterling Group is a family-owned vertically integrated real estate investment services firm started in 1976. Our organization includes development, construction, property management and investment management with a specialty in multifamily housing and self-storage facilities. Our executives are involved daily and work closely with over 375 colleagues in multiple states throughout the Midwest and Southeast. We are looking for self-driven professionals with high accountability and integrity.

Why work for Sterling Group?

• Training and Career advancement opportunities
• Recognition programs
• Competitive wages
• Full benefits
• Family friendly culture
• Work life balance
• $1000 Sign-on Bonus
  
  
  

As a Maintenance Technician you will:

• Ensure the physical aspects of the property meet the company’s established standards
• Diagnose problems and make repairs in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, dry walling, exterior structural, and appliance
  
  
  

Reports to: Property Manager

Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8 am to 5 pm

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License required
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in maintenance or equivalent field
• Prior apartment maintenance experience preferred
• Knowledge in plumbing, electrical, and general building trades
• EPA Certification and Pool License preferred
• Proficient in reading, writing, grammar, and mathematical skills
• Possess your own basic tools to perform apartment/building maintenance
  
  

Other Requirements (Background Check and Drug Screening):

• Must be able to pass a drug test, driving record, criminal history, and background checks prior to employment with Sterling Management Ltd.
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Ability to read and comprehend moderately complex documents.
• Ability to verbally and in writing communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Moderate level of repetitive typing using a computer keyboard.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladder, reach, lift, pull, push, balance, crouch, crawl and kneel.
• Ability to travel to different work sites via personal automobile, rental car, airplane and other public transportation modes up to 20% of the time.
• Occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, chemical hazards, respiratoryhazards, extreme cold for more than 1 hour at a time, extreme heat for more than 1 hour at atime.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time
  
  
  

Our goal is customer loyalty. Because we understand that customer loyalty is achieved by exceeding customer's expectations, our company credo is:

"Creating the Sterling Story by exceeding expectations... one customer at a time!"

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