08/18/2022
Dahl Properties is currently seeking an Experienced Maintenance Technician/HVAC for our residential apartment communities, located in South Tampa.
Candidates should have at least 3 years of previous on-site experience in a maintenance role and have an aptitude in areas such as appliance repair, carpentry, plumbing, machine, and equipment repair, electrical, HVAC, painting, drywall, and carpentry/framing. Also required is a passion for customer service, and the ability to take direction but work independently.
In property management, evenings and weekends are par for the course so candidates must be available to work on an “on-call” basis for maintenance emergencies. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced maintenance technician that is looking for a steady, stable work environment. Candidates must be willing to submit to a background and drug screen as a condition of employment. EOE.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Maintenance Technician - performs (or coordinates as authorized) all maintenance activities of apartment community(s) including repairs, preventative maintenance, installations, and construction in a timely manner and according to company policies and procedures in order to maximize the property’s occupancy and return-on-investment.
· Completes service requests within 24 hours.
· Participates in an ongoing community improvement plan and preventative maintenance program.
· Performs trash-outs and make-readies to ensure units are ready for future residents as quickly as possible.
· Changes locks and makes keys.
· Diagnoses and performs maintenance/repair, as directed, involving the following on a daily basis:
· Electrical and plumbing (including water lines)
· A/C and heating systems
· Appliances (gas or electric - varies by property)
· Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings, roofing, gutters, fasteners
· Tile, carpet, flooring, walls, ceiling fans, interior/exterior lights
· Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors
· Water heaters, boiler, gas and electric (varies by property)
· Door deadbolts, hardware, mailboxes, and locks
· Ceiling leaks, water irrigation systems, pool areas, tile, whirlpool bath, pool furniture
· Painting, lawn care, cleaning common areas, pressure washing
· All other miscellaneous duties assigned
· Maintains a clean and orderly work area and maintenance shop in adherence with company guidelines.
· Maintains proper levels of inventory and orders maintenance supplies as needed with the Property Manager’s approval.
· Keeps property common areas and grounds neat and free of litter. Performs routine grounds keeping when necessary, weeds, rakes, sweeps, mows, trims, shovels.
· Responsible for the thorough knowledge, implementation, training and enforcement of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper use, storage, and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics, and freon.
· Assists Property Manager with preparation and adherence to community financial reports, budgets, expenditures, etc.
· Walks property daily with or without Property Manager.
· Ensures that units are market ready in a timely manner and in accordance with corporate directives.
· Ensures preventative maintenance is performed on a timely basis and ensures preventative maintenance is planned in a proactive manner and schedules are followed.
· Obtains bids and interacts with contractors. Remains knowledgeable of competitive pricing of supplies and services.
· Assists with resident functions as required.
· Maintains courteous and helpful demeanor with residents, prospective residents, co-workers, vendors, etc.
· Must adhere to schedule, be prompt, on time to work and have good, regular attendance.
· Must have reliable exclusive use of reliable transportation. Job will require trips to pick up supplies etc. and may travel to perform work at other properties in the geographic area.
· Must have mode of communication in which to be contacted at home and to respond in cases of emergency.
· Must be available and willing to answer 24- hour maintenance emergency calls.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
· Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English at a fluent level in both written and verbal form with residents, co-workers, and vendors is required.
· General knowledge of building codes and laws applicable to the community. (I.e. Freon recovery, electrical, plumbing).
· Ability to work outdoors and/or without air conditioning for extended periods of time.
· Ability to operate standard maintenance equipment in a proper and safe manner.
EDUCATIONAL/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
· At least 3 years-experience in apartment maintenance or related field.
· Up-to-Date EPA Universal Certification required from an approved and licensed authority
· A high school diploma or equivalent and professional knowledge of trades / maintenance discipline are required.
