Maintenance Technician - Residential

Lloyd Companies; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd Companies in Rapid City, SD is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician who teams up in pods to keep our properties in top condition and welcoming for residents and visitors. You will troubleshoot, perform repairs, manage preventative tasks, and coordinate with vendors as needed, with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and excellent service.

You’ll gain broad experience across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and everyday property maintenance while helping create pride of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years related maintenance experience.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time each day ready to tackle the day with a positive attitude.
• Follow up on previous night calls to ensure resolution.
• Walk all areas of the property to ensure cleanliness and curb appeal for residents.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Team player

Customer service

Attention to detail

Punctual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYThe maintenance technicians are the heroes of our properties and get to “save the day” for our residents by resolving their maintenance concerns. It is expected that you will take the initiative to complete any task necessary to keep the properties maintained and looking their best by working in a small team that we refer to as pods. You will use your intuition and problem-solving skills to trouble shoot issues and provide prompt resolutions. This position is relationship driven, which will require excellent customer service skills. An eye for detail is a must as we expect the property to always look its best for our current and future residents. A sense of pride in ownership, and a great sense of humor are both a plus!ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESArrive on time each day ready to conquer the day with a positive attitude!Follow-up on any calls that may have come in from the night before, to make sure they are resolved.Walk all areas of the property (which we call the 4 corners) to ensure the property is trash free and looks its best for all the residents and visitors that day.Check your mobile maintenance app and complete any maintenance requests that residents have submitted. These may range from appliance repairs, window & door repairs, clogged drains, drywall repairs, flooring issues, etc. You name it and we’ve seen it!Use your resources to troubleshoot issues before calling vendors, YouTube knows all!Schedule & work with vendors to solve problems YouTube, your peers, and other internal sources couldn’t help with.Work with your manager to make sure vacant apartments are perfect and sparkling clean! This will involve painting, caulking, changing light bulbs, drywall repair, filter changes, blind replacements etc.Track and manage preventative maintenance items such as parking lot repairs, HVAC cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, down spout repairs, roof repairs, exterior painting, etc.Order any inventory needed, but price check options first (just like you would if you were writing the check)Plan and complete bi-annual inspections, replacing batteries in thermostats & smoke detectors, changing furnace filters, and checking for any leaks or needed repairs.Think outside the box to come up with innovative solutions for common maintenance problems.Keep safety on top of mind while completing any task, your health and safety is our #1 priority.Assist with snow removal on those cold winter days, snow blowing sidewalks and clearing out dumpster areas.Assist with lawn care on those sunny summer days, pulling weeds, addressing pet concerns, etc.Maintaining the property pool, don’t worry, we will provide you with the necessary education.Be a jack of all trades by having knowledge in areas of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, appliances, HVAC, and water heaters.Treat everyone equally and fairly, it’s not only the law, but also the right thing to do.Enjoy being your resident’s best friend, they love their maintenance teams!Occasionally may need to help with custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc.Be your property expert, know where the water shut offs are, gas meters, water rooms, utility lines, etc.Be ready to take care of anything the comes up that day, not everything can be planned for, being open-minded and flexible is key.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNo direct supervisory responsibilities.JOB REQUIREMENTSLove to help peopleAre always 5 minutes earlyAre mechanically inclinedHave a team spiritHave a high sense of urgencyHave a critical eye for detail and ensure their properties always shineUnderstand basic technology (such as apps on phones)Are “busybodies” and love to work with their handsAre self-startersAlways do the right thingHave curious minds who seek to find the answers themselvesShow extreme ownership over their propertiesAre price consciousCouldn’t imagine sitting at a desk all dayTake care of their themselves physically, and work with a safety-first mindsetAre great with time management-and never waste timeEnjoy meeting new people and understanding different points of viewLove to have fun!EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or 1-2 years related experience.COMPANY VALUESDo the Right Thing. Act Ethically. We are responsible for our words, our actions and our results.Build Relationships for Life. At Work. At Home. In the Community.Solve It. Deliver results through innovation, creative thinking, and problem solving.Have Fun. Perform at Your Best. Celebrate Successes.