Multifamily Maintenance Technician

Cresten Properties; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company is seeking an organized individual for a maintenance role in a multi-family complex. Responsibilities include performing repairs, basic carpentry and electrical tasks, preventive maintenance, and assisting with seasonal work. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of maintenance practices and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities to support the upkeep of residential properties.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance or related field.
• Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of safety practices in maintenance work.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of work orders, inventories and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance for the multi-family complex.
• Inspect and repair building systems and equipment.
• Engage in seasonal work such as snow removal and yard care.
• Perform light electrical work such as repairing fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
• Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, and fixtures as needed.
• Carry out preventive maintenance to keep systems operating efficiently.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate with onsite manager for parts and supplies.
• Estimate repair costs and document work completed.
• Occasionally perform custodial tasks in common areas.
• Assist with seasonal tasks like snow removal and yard care.
• Keep records of inspections, refurbishments, inventories, and purchase orders.
• Ensure safety through proper storage and lighting; monitor pool safety where applicable.

Skills

Basic carpentry skills

Light electrical repairs

Ability to use hand and power tools

Organizational skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

DIY materials

Job description

Overview

Cresten Property Management is looking for a well-organized self-starter that gets work done accurately and efficiently! This position will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance for a multi-family complex.

Responsibilities

• Use common hand and power tools. Tools may be provided by Company or Employee.
• Inspect, test, diagnose, estimate cost, and repair building systems and equipment.
• Basic carpentry skills to repair and or replace doors, windows, dry wall, flooring, and woodwork.
• Light electrical repairs to repair appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
• Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds and locks.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure equipment runs smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies to prevent delays with repairs. Work with the onsite property manager to order parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Estimate repair costs.
• Occasionally perform custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas.
• Pick up trash in common areas of the buildings and on the grounds of the property as needed.
• Engage in seasonal work such as snow removal and yard care. Some tasks may include mowing and weed control of yards and gardens, and snow removal during work week and weekends.
• Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, and purchase orders.
• Periodically inspect all units, building and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance.
• Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cutoffs and sewer cleanouts and post map of it.
• Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting in all areas is maintained.
• Maintain pool and chemical safety. Pool Certification is a plus but not required.
• Assists other properties as needed or required.