Maintenance Technician I, II, III

Hunt Companies, Inc.; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Companies, Inc. is hiring Maintenance Technicians at multiple levels in Jacksonville, AR. You will perform routine and specialized maintenance on housing units, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and other systems.

The role includes make-ready work, outdoor assignments, and emergency maintenance, with emphasis on safety and reliability. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a relevant trade license or certification, 4–6 years of residential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Degree or journeyman license in building maintenance or related trade required.
• 4–6 years experience in residential maintenance required.
• Strong knowledge in one or more trades: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, appliance repair, or locksmith.
• Able to perform outdoor and physical work, lift up to 50 lb regularly.
• Valid driver's license (in-state).
• EPA 608 Certification within 180 days required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service requests for furnaces, AC, appliances, water heaters, and plumbing.
• Perform skilled work in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, or locksmith.
• Maintain tools and equipment in ready repair and use PPE properly.
• Follow preventive maintenance for heating and ventilation systems.
• Assist in make-ready of vacated units including painting, flooring, and finishes.
• Handle emergency maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected promptly.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Appliance repair

Locksmith

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman license in building maintenance or related trade

Tools

DL (Driver's License)

EPA 608 Certification

Job description

***Hiring for Maintenance Technicians at all levels: I, II, and III***

A Brief Overview

The Maintenance Technician provides general and specialized maintenance to rental housing. This position may also perform work to prepare rental units during change of occupancy. This role is a valuable member of the maintenance team and is responsible for checking, troubleshooting, and making routine repairs in the following areas: air conditioning, water heaters, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and other building maintenance areas. This position will frequently work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as in attics, crawl spaces, and other tight spaces, depending on the maintenance requirement.

What you will do

• Responds to service requests regarding furnaces, air-conditioning systems, appliances, water heaters and solar collection, disposals, general plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other required maintenance items, as may be required.
• Performs skilled work in one or more trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, or locksmith requiring advanced knowledge and skills and advanced troubleshooting abilities.
• Maintains equipment such as tools, gauges, Freon recovery systems, snakes, drills, etc., in ready repair and demonstrate a safe/proficient operational knowledge of tools.
• Understands and follows the proper use of equipment and chemicals and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  Follows and adheres to an established preventive maintenance program for all heating and ventilation systems and perform the required maintenance including replacement of filters, etc.
• Assists in the make ready of vacated units including, but not limited to, painting, sanding, and varnishing, floor tile removal and replacement, ceramic tile replacement, dry wall repair, fixture repair and/or replacement, floor stripping, waxing, and polishing, window repair and/or replacement, etc., as will from time to time be required.
• Similar work as described above may also be required on the exterior of the home to make ready.
• Performs emergency maintenance, including but not limited to sewage back-ups, water main and/or lateral breaks (dig to expose line, repair, and replace soil as needed), fires, weather related damage, other types of water leaks, appliance repairs, etc.
• Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• This position requires driving for the Company using either 1) a Company vehicle, at any frequency from Rarely to Constantly; or, 2) a Personal or Rental vehicle to conduct Company business more than 50% of the time to perform work duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) Required.
• A degree or journeyman license in building maintenance, one or more skilled trades, or other related subjects Required.
• 4-6 years experience in residential maintenance Required.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and specialized knowledge in one or more of the following trades/skills: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, appliance repair, or locksmith.
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical work, as well as to lift weights of up to 50 pounds regularly and above 50 pounds occasionally.
  Requires a team player who pays close attention to detail and who can prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of different people in a variety of situations.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Basic understanding of safety practices.
• Requires use of technology platforms on a daily basis.
• DL NUMBER - Driver's License, Valid and in State Required.
• EPA 608 Certification within 180 Days Required.

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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