Maintenance Technician- North Hills

Franklin Group; District Heights (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Group in District Heights, MD is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our property buildings and grounds in good condition. You will diagnose problems and perform repairs in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, drywall, exterior structure, and appliances.

You will respond to resident work orders, perform routine maintenance on vacant units, manage supplies, and uphold safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience accepted.
• HVAC certification preferred; CAMT recommended.
• Fair Housing Certification required within 1 day of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance repairs.
• Respond to resident work orders and inform management after completion.
• Maintain daily upkeep of the community and vacant units before occupancy.
• Maintain and inventory supplies and tools for the property.
• Ensure work area and equipment are clean and safe.
• Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Be available for on-call work as needed.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC certification preferred

CAMT recommended

Fair Housing Certification within 1 day of hire

Tools

Wrench set

Screwdrivers

Power drill

Gloves

OSHA safety

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor/Community Manager

FLSA Status: Non –Exempt (Hourly)

JOB SUMMARY: Maintains efficient operation and upkeep of the property buildings and grounds. Diagnose problems and make repairs in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, dry wall, exterior structural, and appliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general maintenance such as: plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning repairs, carpentry, appliance repairs, glass replacement, etc.
• Respond promptly to resident work order request and notify management upon completion of work order or of pending work due to back ordered supplies.
• Responsible for the daily repair and upkeep of the community.
• Perform routine maintenance punch on vacant units prior to new resident occupancy.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the community and/or the company.
• Responsible for cleaning work area, tools and equipment.
• Responsible for the upkeep of all Company provided tools.
• Responsible for reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.
• Responsible for maintaining the required property uniform and ensuring a professional appearance and behavior at all times.
• Responsible for courteous, efficient response at all times.
• Keep pools, fountains, hot tubs, and other amenity areas in clean and operable condition.
• Operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Responsible for thorough knowledge of company policies.
• Responsible for seeking educational opportunities and self-improvement for personal growth and development.
• Responsible to be available to work on an on-call basis.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to daily activities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY/TOOLS

Required to use gloves, eye protective glasses/goggles and other personal protective equipment as tasks dictate. Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools: Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, shovel, and snow blower.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American currency as well as weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certification is preferred for this position. Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) is recommended. Fair Housing Certification is required within 1 day of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and up to 60 pounds and, on rare occasions, move more than 100 pounds with assistance for heavier activity such as moving appliances. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

CORPORATE INTEGRITY

All team members in all positions are expected to act professionally at all times, including but not limited to treating others with respect, valuating diversity, supporting team/community goals, following company policies and procedures and fostering company core values.

Franklin Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.