Service Technician

BH Management; Hills (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BH Management is seeking a Service Technician I to assist in overseeing physical assets and ensuring resident satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and supporting apartment make-readies while adhering to safety standards.

You will assist with preventive maintenance, follow BH guidelines, and help keep common areas and exterior grounds well-maintained. This position emphasizes teamwork and reliable service for our residents and communities.

Qualifications

• Six months to one-year general maintenance and safety experience.
• Basic computer skills/knowledge required to perform job functions.
• High School or GED is a plus. Working knowledge of HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overseeing maintenance and make-readies to restore units to move-in readiness.
• Troubleshoot repairs and perform preventive maintenance per BH guidelines.
• Assist with safety compliance and reporting hazards.
• Maintain property-issued tools and equipment to standard.
• Share on-call responsibilities with the maintenance team.

Skills

General maintenance

Safety

Basic computer skills

HVAC knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Who We Are BH Management, LLC is a people-first multifamily owner and operator that grew from a small startup into one of the nation's largest commercial real estate companies. Founded in 1993, BH is celebrated for its simple commitment to doing business the right way and investing in its team. Today, BH manages over 100,000 units, employs over 2,800 people, owns its processes in-house, and is praised by Fortune Magazine as the “Best Workplace for Women,” “Best Workplace for Millennials,” and “Best Workplaces for Diversity.” Powered by innovation and a can-do attitude, BH improves daily, striving to construct a smarter way to live, invest, manage, and grow. BH is passionate about setting the standard in the multifamily industry. We are a welcoming band of go- getters who think big, sweat the details, and take our work (but never ourselves) too seriously. We set our sights high, own our mistakes, and turn lemons into lemonade. We are incredibly proud of where we’ve come and are ready to tackle what’s next. Come join us!

Position Summary:

The Service Technician I is responsible for assisting with oversight of the physical assets and ensuring customer satisfaction. This position will assist in diagnosing problems and making general repairs and assists with apartment make-readies. This position also assists with preventive maintenance and construction or rehabilitation projects for the property. Exhibits strong commitment to the service needs of the internal and external customer. Represents the company in a professional and courteous manner.

Essential Job Functions:

Uses industry-specific technology to ensure all repairs and replacements are completed timely to restore units to move-in ready condition within company standards. Completes maintenance requests, replacements, and upkeep within company standards including exterior grounds and common areas of the property, troubleshooting HVAC and assisting with make readies. Assists with the identification and correction of hazardous community conditions and liabilities and reports hazards to Community Manager and Service Manager. Assist in ensuring that established preventive maintenance programs are followed and documented per BH program guidelines. Responsible for the maintenance and security of all property-issued tools. Post notices to vacate and other community communication, if applicable. Shares on-call responsibilities, including inclement weather conditions, with the maintenance team. Responds to resident requests per company standards. Other duties as assigned. Understands and complies with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and all other safety requirements. Knowledge of federal, state, and local code and internal policies, initiatives and systems regarding maintenance.

Qualifications:

Six months to one-year general maintenance and safety experience. Basic computer skills/knowledge required to perform job functions. Regularly performs manual, task-oriented work under direct supervision. High School or GED (General Education Diploma) is a plus. Working knowledge of HVAC Required to provide own (industry specific) hand tools.

Physical Requirements/Environment:

The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Full range of motion with upper and lower body. Continual movement including, but not limited to: standing, walking, bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing stairs. Ability to work with both hands for frequent grasping and manipulation. Push or pull items and reaching overhead. Operation of a motor vehicle onsite, if applicable. Exposure to all weather conditions.

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.27

BH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We foster the diverse voices of our community by advocating for inclusivity, celebrating our differences, and continually evolving our practice to make BH a better place to work and live. Our posted compensation reflects the cost of talent across multiple US geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.