Property Maintenance Technician

ADP, Inc.; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Property Management is seeking a Property Maintenance Technician for Wilkes-Barre, PA to perform repairs, maintenance and preventative tasks across rental properties.

You will handle carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, and basic tool use, with a focus on safety and customer service. A valid driver’s license and your own tools are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and dependable vehicle.
• Must own and use basic hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs such as drywall, painting, doors, lighting and fixtures.
• Carry out routine maintenance on HVAC equipment, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Repair and maintain rental properties and common areas.
• Complete work orders via a smartphone and track inventory used.
• Report safety issues and maintenance needs to the Property Management Office.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Smartphone

Job description

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Property Maintenance Technician

Full Time Wilkes-Barre, PA, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Property Maintenance Technician - Wilkes-Barre area

The Property Maintenance Technician performs work involved in the upkeep of rental property or apartment and its surroundings. A Property Maintenance Technician will be required to perform a wide range of repair tasks around a facility. As a maintenance technician, you are a jack-of-all-trades and need to know how to repair almost anything, from replacing broken windows , replacing light fixtures, and replacing plumbing fixtures, as well as drywall repairs. When you receive a work order, you complete the project in a timely, cost-effective manner. You also perform routine, preventative maintenance to mechanical systems, which may include the HVAC and plumbing systems, to increase their efficiency and longevity. Generally, maintenance technicians in our organization come with a range of fix-it-skills and we enhance those skills with on the job training and support. Technician’s work with the Property Management Office to achieve the highest level of customer service, and perform other general duties concerning the property as directed.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Perform general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include, but are not limited to; repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors, lights, locks, windows, screens, floors, gutters and drains.

Performing maintenance tasks such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical repairs to ensure that the building is properly maintained.

Operate and perform routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment, appliances and related systems.

Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operate efficiently and that the physical condition of buildings do not deteriorate.

Customer Focus

Arrives on time

Follows appropriate procedures for each property as listed.

Provide excellent customer service to tenants, fellow workers and the general public

Ensure all security measures are taken as appropriate such as shutting off all lights when leaving a unit, locking the doors, and returning keys to the lock box.

Report any maintenance issues and cleaning needs to the property to their support team. .

Report any tenant issues or safety issues to the Property Management Office.

Fix potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.

Adheres to all company policies

Promptly respond to all incoming phone calls, emails, and texts.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Complete all work orders via a smartphone, including accounting for all inventory and material used via a smartphone app

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Work environment

Rental properties/apartments - sometimes vacant/sometimes tenant occupied

Apartment complex common areas

Often exposed to weather due to maintenance of interior and exterior of dwellings

Warehouse setting often

Office setting occasionally

Prolonged periods standing and walking, kneeling, crawling, climbing and balancing.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times/100 pounds team lift occasionally.

Must be able to carry tools and equipment up and down stairs

Must be able to traverse a variety of properties in a variety of weather.

Driving a company vehicle to and from various rental properties daily.

Required education and experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Valid driver's license along with a dependable vehicle and clean driving record

Must have a smartphone and complete daily work tickets via mobile device

Must have your own tools for the job (basic hand tools required)

Must be able to use basic hand tools as well as power tools

Must be able to communicate effectively in English for business purposes

Previous job experience: Property Maintenance, Contractors, Construction Workers, Hotel Maintenance etc. At least two years of related experience is preferred.

Preferred education and experience

At least two years of related experience is preferred.

Additional eligibility requirements

Dependabletransportation to and from the office.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EEO statement

Empire Property Management shall follow the spirit and intent of all federal, state and local employment law and is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.