Residential Maintenance Tech: Hands-on Repairs & Service

Texas Apartment Association; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michaels Organization seeks a hands-on Maintenance Technician to perform basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and cleaning across residential units. You’ll help with inspections, make-ready, and resident requests with a focus on safety and quality service.

Requirements include at least 1 year of maintenance experience, a High School Diploma with related trades training (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting), and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum maintenance work experience, or experience in a related field.
• High School Diploma and training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, air-conditioning.
• Trade School and/or Military training a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record may be required.

Responsibilities

• 1. Perform basic electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc. and light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• 2. Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors, as well as exterior and interior painting.
• 3. Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks.
• 4. Assist in custodial and grounds work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas.
• 5. Responds to work orders, resident requests and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• 6. Assist in apartment move-in and move-out inspections and assist the Maintenance Manager or Community Manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections. Complete make-ready process of vacant apartments as directed by Manager.
• 7. Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cut-offs, all apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer clean-outs and post map of same.
• 8. Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders, and perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers operating manuals.
• 9. Report any maintenance or resident related concerns to manager in a timely manner.
• 10. Periodically inspect all units, buildings and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance as needed. Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.
• 11. Attend and participate in training seminars as requested. Be aware and operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• 12. Ensure effective interactions with residents, contractors and property management team on all maintenance services provided.
• 13. May be required to track stock control and utilization of maintenance materials.
• 14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Michaels Organization seeks a hands-on Maintenance Technician to perform basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and cleaning across residential units. You’ll help with inspections, make-ready, and resident requests with a focus on safety and quality service.

Requirements include at least 1 year of maintenance experience, a High School Diploma with related trades training (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting), and a valid driver’s license.