Senior Service Technician Floater

Galman Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company seeks a Senior Service Technician Floater responsible for maintaining the safety and integrity of the community. Your duties will include performing preventive maintenance, repairing systems, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have prior maintenance experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Prior Maintenance Experience Required.
• Ability to Work On-Call Shifts.
• Experience Leading Maintenance Teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance for safe living environments.
• Perform routine checks and repairs on various systems.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Skills

HVAC Certification & Experience

Plumbing Skills

Electrical Skills

Carpentry Skills

Customer Service Skills

Logical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College Degree or Coursework Desirable

Tools

Personal Tools

Job description

The Senior Service Technician Floater is to maintain the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The Senior Service Technician Floater will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the PROPERTY MANAGER AND REGIONAL MAINTENANCE MANAGER. Work Hours : Minimum of 40 hours per week. Weekends as circumstances warrant; on-call on a rotating basis and for emergencies.

CORE JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and freon.
• Must be aware of the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately initiates action to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken / burned out exterior lights.
• Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by the Property Manager. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
• Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
• Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance or repair, as directed, involving the following on a daily basis :
• Electrical and plumbing (including water lines).
• A / C and heating systems.
• Appliances (when applicable).
• Tile, carpet, flooring.
• Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable).
• Boiler, gas and electric.
• Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks.
• Security systems (where applicable).
• Ceiling leaks.
• Walls.
• Pool areas, tile, hot tub / spa, pool furniture.(where applicable)
• Inspects and coordinates all needed make-ready repairs and services.
• Reports all major repairs and need requisitions to senior maintenance technician and manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
• Changes locks and make keys.
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant.
• Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and informs Property Manager of ordering of materials.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the property manager.
• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally involve minor deviations. Needs ability to think rationally beyond a specific set of instructions.
• Learns and complies with all company safety rules.
• Uses appropriate safety equipment at all times.
• Immediately reports all unsafe conditions to the Property Manager.
• Must be familiar with all safety features or equipment, machinery, or materials encompassed by job duties.
• Must check with the Property Manager if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors. Rotation "on call" status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at a moment's notice. Pick up and deliveries to the corporate office.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (College Degree or Coursework Desirable)

Specialized Skills & Knowledge

• Prior Maintenance Experience Required (vocational, technical, or trade education preferred)
• Ability to Work On-Call Shifts
• Experience Leading Maintenance Teams
• Owns Personal Tools & Reliable Vehicle (driver's license required)
• HVAC Certification & Experience Preferred
• Plumbing Skills
• Electrical Skills
• Carpentry Skills
• Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment 8.
• Performs duties under pressure and meets deadlines in a timely manner 9.
• Works as part of a team
• High degree of flexibility with the ability to work independently
• Basic understanding of computers and web-based applications