Service Technician

RR Living; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

RR Living is seeking a Service Technician to perform maintenance tasks across units and common areas to ensure health, safety and comfort for residents. Responsibilities include make-readies, plumbing repairs, pool maintenance, carpentry, painting and grounds upkeep, with emphasis on excellent public relations for residents and the community.

The position requires on-call availability for emergencies, the ability to work evenings/weekends, and possession of a high school diploma or equivalent,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of apartment maintenance experience preferred.
• HVAC and plumbing certifications preferred.
• Willingness to on-call for maintenance emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Expedite make-readies: check appliances, change bulbs, lock and door hardware.
• Plumbing: repair leaks, fix clogged drains, maintain fixtures.
• Pool maintenance: backwash, vacuum, monitor chemical levels.
• Carpentry: repair balconies, doors, flooring, fences.
• Painting: repair drywall, texture walls, apply paint.
• Grounds maintenance: keep grounds clean, assist seasonal snow/ice removal.
• Respond to service requests promptly and maintain good public relations with residents.

Skills

Public relations

Mechanical aptitude

Tenant interaction

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Maintenance certifications (plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration)

Tools

Voltage Meter

Power drills

Job description

Service TechnicianOur mantra is simple - love. Love what you do. Love where you live. Love the success and return we provide. At RR Living, we are a part of something special.The Service Technician employee is responsible for a variety of maintenance tasks: performing make-readies, plumbing, pool maintenance, carpentry, painting, grounds maintenance, expediting service requests and all associated maintenance tasks required to ensure the health, safety and comfort for residents. The Service Technician is responsible for creating and maintaining excellent public relations for the corporation and for the community.Responsibilities:Expediting make-ready maintenance: Check appliance operations. Change light bulbs. Repair minor electrical problems. Change a/c filters. Change locks. Repair window locks. Make minor plumbing repairs. Perform other maintenance tasks as required by the condition of the unit. Carpet repair.Plumbing: Repair dripping faucets. Clean stopped sinks, tubs, toilets, sewer lines. Maintain a/c, boilers, heating units.Pool Maintenance: Backwash filters. Vacuum pool. Skim pool. Maintain required chemical levels.Carpentry: Repair Balconies, Doors, frames, flooring. Repair fences. Repair dumpster bins, public service bins. Repair tile. Replace broken glass.Painting: Replace damaged drywall, tape and mud. Texture walls, ceilings. Paint.Grounds maintenance: Collect litter from grounds on an ongoing basis. Assist groundskeeper as required. Clear snow and ice from all public thoroughfares.Expedite service requests: Maintain excellent public relations for the corporation and for the complex.Associated tasks: Repair appliances. Re-key locks. Light electrical repairs. Maintain supplies inventory. Replace burned out lights in all public areas.Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used: Power saws, hand saws, power drills, hand drills, drywall taking, knives, paint rollers, pads and brushes. Key making machine. Voltage Meter. Hammer. Wrenches.RequirementsThis position requires some \"on call\" responsibilities as reasonably necessary to lease and deal with maintenance emergencies.Achieve Fair Housing certification prior to interaction with prospects or residents.General education: High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.Specialized Education/Training/Experience, Preferred: Prefer minimum two years’ experience in general apartment maintenance. Certification in one or more maintenance specialties: plumbing, refrigeration, etc. Preferred one or more maintenance specialty certifications.Need HVAC and pool maintenance certifications.Knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations.Participate in training in order to comply with new or existing laws.Be able to work evenings and weekends.Must be able to work efficiently and effectively as a member of a professional maintenance team.Must be able to work efficiently and effectively on an independent basis.Must possess excellent human relation skills: tenant interaction is required.Mechanical aptitude and interest are specifically required.Must be willing and able to learn new maintenance technologies.Present self in a neat, clean and professional manner at all times throughout the workday and/or whenever present at the community.Comply with expectations as demonstrated in the Employee Handbook.