About us
Azalea Ridge Apartments is a small business in Columbus, GA. We are nimble, creative, fast-paced and our goal is to The Maintenance Technician manages all maintenance requests provided by the Supervisor, preventative maintenance and amenity area maintenance for the property. The Maintenance Technician partners with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding all maintenance related activities/initiatives and in achieving all property goals. The Maintenance Techincian is responsible to oversee a safe, secure and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Performs various community maintenance functions including but not limited to: Light bulb changes Filter changes Lock repairs/changes Install/repair window coverings HVAC repairs Caulking Painting Pool maintenance Vinyl repair & installation Electrical and plumbing Tile, carpet, flooring Roofing, gutters, fasteners Ceiling leaks Inspects and coordinates all make-ready repairs and services. Must be aware of the condition of apartments and the overall property and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions. 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. Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
-* Performs on-call emergency service as requested. All emergency after hours calls must be responded to immediately, and the maintenance person on call must have the ability to arrive at the property no more than an hour after a call comes in. Completes all service requests within 24 hours, unless the request requires extraordinary parts or labor. *
-Performs inspection of exterior lighting of the property on a schedule determined by the Property Manager. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment in the maintenance shop.
CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicates clearly to residents. Responds to resident service requests and concerns in a timely, professional manner. Reads and/or listens to resident requests/complaints in a calm, respectful, and open manner. Demonstrates customer service skills by treating residents, coworkers, supervisors, and vendors with respect, answering questions in a calm and open manner from coworkers and residents. Responds sensitively to concerns/complaints about maintenance services and exhibits a sense of urgency with assigned work orders. Attend and assist in resident activities and functions after hours as needed.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Records activities in maintenance log. Responsible for maintaining other logs (pool, HVAC, preventative maintenance, etc.) Completes all training in time frame specified. Completes and updates all lighting inspections monthly and fire life/safety inspections as directed by Property Manager. Responsible for monitoring and/or controlling maintenance inventory and/or supplies. Works with Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor to order tools and supplies as needed to stay within budgetary guidelines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
-High level of proficiency in written, verbal, and arithmetic skills. Ability to plan and juggle multi-task environment and support maintenance team. Must possess solid knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. information as required by daily operations. Minimum of one year of apartment maintenance supervisory experience (or equivalent). Good time management skills. Strong customer service orientation. Must be able to use all types of hand and power tools, freon recovery machinery, air conditioning gauges and vacuum pumps. Must have the ability to reason and use good judgment. Must be proficient in heating and air-conditioning, plumbing, appliance repair, and many other areas of repair. Knowledgeable of Federal, State and Local Fair Housing laws as well as OSHA and EPA regulations and company safety policies
LICENSE(S) OR CERTIFICATION(S) PREFERRED:
-Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance is required. Position requires individuals to furnish their own reliable transportation. HVAC certification. CPO certification. EPA certifications Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling. Ability to earn future designations as required by Industry standards, EPA regulations, OSHA requirements, etc. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Maintenance Technician will spend the majority of their time performing hands-on repairs/maintenance work. Inside and outside work in all types of weather is required. Prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching is required. The ability to frequently transport or move up to 75 pounds variable distances is required. The ability to occasionally move objects up to 200 pounds, on wheels, is required. The ability to lift, use and move onsite equipment is required. The mobility and flexibility to use ladders to access heights in excess of eight to nine feet is required. Driving to client and/or corporate locations is sometimes required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to communicate with coworkers, vendors, and residents. May be required to use personal hand tools and some equipment as dictated by the needs of the property..
Our work environment includes:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person