Apartment Maintenance Technician Job Description
Apartment maintenance technician
provides preventative and reactive maintenance in a variety of trades related to apartment maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, and equipment repair.
Apartment Maintenance Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Diagnose and repair problems in such areas as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, water features (pools, spas, ), fitness equipment, and waste management systems
General maintenance of currently occupied apartments, involving basic troubleshooting, appliance repair, electrical work, and plumbing experience
Assists in conducting routine and periodic community inspections to identify safety and risk management concerns, keep the community in good repair, and communicate concerns about the physical needs of the community to management
Diagnoses problems and repairs in the areas of electrical, plumbing, and appliances
Work directly with residents and team members to diagnose, assess and repair issues
Correct plumbing issues
May perform painting projects ranging from full interior painting of property units to minor touch up and repair of walls and woodwork
Maintains the grounds, common areas, and amenities
Completes assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, routine upkeep on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements
Completes the make-ready process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch' list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work
Apartment Maintenance Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Apartment Maintenance Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EPA, II, HVAC
Education for Apartment Maintenance Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the apartment maintenance technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Technical, Painting, Education, General Education, Management
Skills for Apartment Maintenance Technician
Desired skills for apartment maintenance technician include:
Plumbing
HVAC
Heating and air conditioning unit maintenance
Lighting fixtures
Occupational health and safety regulations and precautions
Repair
Repair and maintenance of appliances
Trouble shooting
Carpentry
Dry wall
Desired experience for apartment maintenance technician includes:
Attention to detail and commitment to our customer
Minimum of four to six years of experience in property management maintenance or equivalent experience
Must have EPA certifications Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling
Associates must have all certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions
Must provide own hand tools unless prohibited by State law and must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, user-moved aids, mechanical equipment and measuring devices
Proficiency in customer service and interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively interact with residents, associates, and other business contacts, respond courteously to questions and requests, and stay calm when addressing and resolving guest problems
Apartment Maintenance Technician Examples
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Apartment Maintenance Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an apartment maintenance technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for apartment maintenance technician
- Assists in the repair and maintenance of light commercial and/or multi-unit residential facilities
- Repairs drywall, painted surfaces, hard surface materials, various floor coverings, suspended ceilings systems and other general carpentry/maintenance related tasks under the direction of journey level skilled trades staff
- Responds to plumbing and heating related emergencies, which may include after-hours response from normal daily work schedule in order to meet University, Department or customer need
- Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the community’s maintenance shop by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs
- Completes documentation and other paperwork timely and accurately so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked
- Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities
- May periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors and other service providers to verify the work, materials and services meet quality standards, scope and specifications as required
- Responds to all service requests, on-call emergencies as directed by the Property Manager and Service Manager, must be completed in a timely and professional manner
- Assists in maintaining the exterior of the property daily to provide clean and acceptable curb appeal at all times
- Alerts Service Manager and Property Manager of any potential liabilities or repairs
Qualifications for apartment maintenance technician
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively, act as first point of contact for internal team members and external visitors to the Company
- Literate with computer programs and word processing software
- Interact well with co-workers, residents, and vendors
- Office and personal facilities are provided that are usual and customary for the industry
- Must have EPA certifications Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling (Applies to Certified Service Technicians)
- Must have all certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions (Applies to both Certified and Non-Certified Service Technicians)
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Apartment Maintenance Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an apartment maintenance technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for apartment maintenance technician
- Prepare vacant units for new residents ensuring that the unit meets the company standards/checklist
- Maintain the exterior grounds of the property and conduct seasonal duties such as snow removal or pool maintenance
- Prepare for inspections
- Attend staff meetings as required or requested
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager or Property Manager
- Respond to and fulfill maintenance requests
- Provide exceptional customer maintenance
- Follow up on unresolved issues and ensure a quick resolution
- Actively participate in specialty maintenance projects and property upkeep
- Ensure the property’s curb appeal is top notch by maintaining the cleanliness of the grounds
Qualifications for apartment maintenance technician
- Proficiency in customer service and interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively interact with co-workers, residents, vendors, and other business contacts
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively, act as first point of contact for internal team members and external visitors to the Company, and answer questions related to department operating policies
- Minimum of two years of experience in property management maintenance or equivalent experience
- Technical of vocational certificate and/or degree preferred
- EPA Type II or Universal certification required
- Valid driver’s license and rotating on-call responsibility required
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Apartment Maintenance Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for an apartment maintenance technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for apartment maintenance technician
- Apply all applicable company policies and procedures such as, but not limited to company operating and safety standards
- Upkeep various apartment units
- Exterior and interior painting
- Test and replace electrical fixtures
- Maintain the grounds (landscaping)
- Inspect and replace flooring
- Troubleshoot and/or correct air conditioning and/or heating issues
- Other general maintenance duties may apply
- General building and grounds maintenance
- Conducting move-in/move-out inspections
Qualifications for apartment maintenance technician
- Proficient skills in all trades and expert level in a least two trades
- EPA Universal or additional certification(s) may be required
- Leadership, time management, and delegation skills
- 2+ years related experience or education
- Intermediate level understanding in basic trades
- Must be able to work from 7 a.m
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Apartment Maintenance Technician Job Description
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Our company is hiring for an apartment maintenance technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for apartment maintenance technician
- Repairs locks and other miscellaneous items
- May perform “make ready” projects for the preparation of vacant units available for prospective tenants
- Cleans carpets as assigned
- May perform swimming pool maintenance or other facility and/or landscape projects to ensure property aesthetics meet or exceed standards
- Adheres to MAA safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures and maintains a safe work environment
- Works irregular hours (evenings, weekends), including on-call and overtime hours, as required by the MAA 24-hour routine maintenance guarantee
- Operates a motor vehicle to transport tools and materials between work sites
- Keep grounds clean of trash and debris
- General maintenance such as installing ceiling fans, replacing AC/Heat filters, changing blinds, changing locks
- Prepare units for move in
Qualifications for apartment maintenance technician
- Strong job history
- Valid driver’s license and rotating on-call responsibility required every 5th week
- EPA or other certifications may be required
- Proficient understanding and experience in all maintenance trades
- Proficient technology and computer skills, specifically use of property management business systems
- 2+ years of related experience or education/training
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an apartment maintenance technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for apartment maintenance technician
- Help maintain maintenance with State Compliance Guidelines
- Keep playgrounds and picnic areas safe and clean
- Climbs ladders, enters crawl spaces, and uses scaffolding in the performance of duties
- Lubricates and performs preventive maintenance as directed
- Performs preventive maintenance as directed
- Performs these duties in a safe and efficient manner
- Weight ranges in repetitive loads vary from 10-50 pounds
- Actively participates in meetings and customer contacts as directed
- Assists in material orders as necessary to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
- Moves, transports, stocks materials and tools necessary for the completion of tasks
Qualifications for apartment maintenance technician
- This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted
- Have a fully composed resume to reflect job stability and at least 2 years in apartment and/or building maintenance
- Be able to provide professional references for employment verification purposes
- Be able to provide a copy of your high school diploma/GED for education verification purposes
- Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation (position may require some driving)
- Be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the US