Residential Maintenance Technician: Plumbing & Electrical

J&A, Inc.; Lambert (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

J&A, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a wide range of residential maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and appliance repairs.

You will inspect units, address resident concerns, and report to the Maintenance Supervisor. The role requires a high school diploma or vocational certificate, a valid driver’s license, ability to lift, climb, and use hand tools, plus the ability to read work orders and follow safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or vocational certificate preferred.
• Valid Drivers license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to bend, lift, climb stairs/ladders, operate hand tools 66% to 100% of the time.
• Must be able to read, speak and comprehend work order instructions and safety regulations.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (electrical, heating, etc).
• Willingness to pitch in and work in areas besides maintenance if needed.
• Must be personable and trustworthy, able to work well with residents and co-workers, and perform work in a safety conscious manner.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and/or circuits
• Performs light plumbing work, such as clogs, replacing fittings
• Performs carpentry work not limited to fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing/building shelves, and interior/exterior painting
• Replaces damaged or broken glass, tile, carpet, window screens/blinds, garbage disposals, light fixtures, appliances, locks, etc.
• Reports all maintenance and resident concerns related immediately to Maintenance Supervisor
• Responds to work orders, resident requests and concerns within 24 hours when possible
• Keeps accurate, detailed records for preventive maintenance activities, work order requests, apartment renovations, inventories and/or purchase orders

Skills

Reading work orders

Safety compliance

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma / vocational certificate

Job description

J&A, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a wide range of residential maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and appliance repairs.

You will inspect units, address resident concerns, and report to the Maintenance Supervisor. The role requires a high school diploma or vocational certificate, a valid driver’s license, ability to lift, climb, and use hand tools, plus the ability to read work orders and follow safety rules.