Maintenance Technician - Multifamily

Fortis Property Management; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA options

401(k)

Paid time off

Company holidays

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Fortis Property Management is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the community, maintain property upkeep, and ensure timely work orders and unit turns. You will collaborate with a team of maintenance staff, groundskeepers, and the community manager to uphold high standards of resident care.

Ideal candidates have 2 years in property maintenance, EPA certification, and strong HVAC/plumbing/electrical knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Some vocational/technical training preferred.
• EPA certification required; CPO preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 2 years property maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving budgeted maintenance expenses.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders and same-day service when needed.
• Walk the community daily to identify repairs and plan 5-day unit turns.
• Communicate with Maintenance Supervisor on progress and issues.
• Provide professional customer service and ensure high-quality workmanship.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical

Pool care

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical training

EPA Certification

CPO Certification (preferred)

Tools

Yardi

PO Purchase System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Fortis Property Management

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Weekly Hours: Full-Time (Hourly)

Property Location: Parker Leland

Property Type: Conventional/Lease Up Community

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Technician supports the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the property, requiring proven experience with multifamily lease-up maintenance.

Why work for us?

Why work for Fortis Property Management because at Fortis, our success is the result of people like you. We pride ourselves on employing thoughtful, innovative, and outgoing team members. We maintain a competitive commission and bonus structure to recognize your hard work. We also promote internal advancement to further your career with us, as we believe that our leaders of tomorrow come from the team members of today.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**)

You assist in your community's goal to effectively and efficiently lease the property, while also promoting excellence in resident care and service. You work alongside a team of leasing agents in the office and maintenance technicians, groundskeepers, and a maintenance supervisor on your property, all under the direction of your property/community manager. There, your contribution to the team is specifically:

Financial

• Assist in achieving budgeted maintenance expenses
• Assist in the achievement of the annual budget plan
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor as to stock levels of supplies and equipment

Facility Management

• Physical condition of the community, including the condition of vacation apartments
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of maintenance problems and solutions
• Ensure all work orders are completed in a timely fashion
• Provide same day services on work orders
• Walk the community daily noting needed repairs
• Knowledge of all utility cut offs
• Daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor to discuss progress, follow-up, or complications regarding maintenance activities
• Produce 5 day turns on vacant units
• Assume emergency on-call duty status as scheduled
• Assist in the maintenance of the maintenance shop

Resident Relations

• Provide superior customer service
• Complete all work orders and ensure the highest quality of customer satisfaction

Administration

• Maintain a professional image and attitude
• Attend instructional training classes as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures

Knowledge of and adherence to the following:

• Fair Housing policies and procedures
• ADA, OSHA, and EPA policies and procedures

Other duties as needed or required

Supervision Received:

The Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Some Vocational/Technical school and/or college
• Valid Driver's License Required

Experience

• 2 years prior property maintenance experience or related field
• Strong preference for candidates with multifamily maintenance lease-up experience.
• EPA Certification required
• CPO Certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, and pool care
• Must have own tools
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) property management software (Yardi, PO Purchase System) preferred

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligibility per company policy)
• Paid Time Off
• Company-paid Holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Career advancement within a growing organization

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This Property Management Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.