Property Maintenance Technician

Property Maintenance Technician II

Location

Saint Paul, MN

Department

Maintenance/Plant Operations

Shifts Hiring

Full-time, Day Shift

Pay Grade

27-29/hour

Pathways on the Park is seeking a Full-time property Maintenance Technician II for their 13-story, 129 residences, 55+ independent living community located in St. Paul, MN. This community has both 1 & 2-bedroom apartment options, with an onsite fitness center, business center, community room, underground garage parking, and outdoor living areas.

As a Maintenance Technician II, you will be responsible for providing unparalleled service to our residents by maintaining and improving the overall appearance of the property. Being a successful member of our team does not just take technical skills, it takes a passion and instinct for caring to change lives and strengthen teams.

This role requires:

two (2) years of prior experience in general maintenance or a combination of education and experience

Boilers License, Pool Operator's License, and/or EPA Certification required (or ability to attend & pass company paid certification courses).

Reliable transportation required

Shift: Full-time position, Day shift, with On-Call requirements on both weekends & evenings.

Wage: $27-$29/hour, based on experience

Why Work for Us:

Comprehensive Health Plan Options

Medical and Prescription Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

$10k Life Insurance Coverage*

Supplemental Insurance Options

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits

Employee Support Program (ESP)

Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College

Educational Support

Team Member Referral Bonus

LifeMart Employee Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

*Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Ensure the physical aspects of the apartment meets company standards and applicable laws by diagnosing problems, making repairs, tracking accomplishments and performing necessary follow-up

Ability to troubleshoot and repair appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing and electrical

Ensure unoccupied apartments are ready for occupancy by performing various and as-needed electrical, HVAC, EPA, plumbing, carpentry, appliance repair, and other miscellaneous equipment maintenance and repairs, painting, and overall apartment cleaning and other miscellaneous activities as necessary or as directed

Assist the Property Manager or other team members when requested with special projects or requests

Contribute to the achievement of occupancy goals by effectively performing maintenance duties, which promote a quality living experience for residents

Complete maintenance service requests, document the status of each request and ensure that appropriate follow-through occurs

Perform electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, etc. and install ceiling fans as well as indoor and outdoor light fixtures

Perform repairs on air conditioner, heating units, and refrigeration units (use of refrigerant recovery equipment requires proper certification)

Perform plumbing work such as clearing stoppages, replace/repair fittings, faucets, and toilets.Complete minor re-piping including the soldering of copper pipes

Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks

Perform carpentry work, such as repairing/replacing doors, windows, closet bi-fold or sliding doors and building shelves

Repair concrete steps, stoops, patios, fencing, and signage when required

Paint and decorate apartments, hallways, etc., as directed by management

Complete appropriate apartment make ready procedures for move-ins within establish turnover timeframes

Oversee work of sub-contractors hired by the company to work perform work at the community

Complete daily maintenance of grounds and common areas including but not limited to all lighting, snow removal, trash removal, vehicle maintenance, etc.

Perform snow and ice removal including snow blowing, shoveling, putting down salt, and using a pick to remove ice build-up on sidewalks and walkways, parking lots, and common spaces

Replace apartment locks on rental apartments as necessary and on all recently unoccupied units, outside doors, and outbuildings to ensure security of the community

Ability to troubleshoot and repair or perform correct maintenance procedures on indoor or outdoor pools or spa equipment, if applicable (pool equipment maintenance requires proper certification)

Contribute to the achievement of financial goals through high productivity and cost awareness, without compromising quality

Responsible for material control and efficient utilization of maintenance equipment

Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and operation manuals, including boilers, hot water heaters, lawn equipment and other vehicles

Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests, and inventories (invoices, service requests, etc.)

Periodically inspect all resident occupied or unoccupied apartments, buildings, and common areas; performing repairs and other duties as necessary or requested

Attend and participates in training seminars as required or requested

Maintain all shop and storage areas in neat, orderly, and working condition

Remain informed on changing building codes and discuss the possible impact to the community with the Property Manager

Interact positively with residents to maintain high levels of resident satisfaction

Demonstrate strong professionalism and integrity as a representative of the community

Contribute to cleanliness and curb appeal of the community

Comply with all industry Fair Housing rules and regulations

Operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) standards and company safety policies at all times

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations

Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions

Ability to read and follow instructions on safety information for cleaning supplies

Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary to meet the needs of applicants, new and current residents, guests and outside vendors during regularly scheduled hours

Ability to work nights and weekends, upon request, at the beginning and end of the month

Must be able to work overtime as needed

Required to work on an on-call basis

Must be available on the last and first day of the month for turns

Outstanding customer services skills

Well organized with excellent attention to detail

Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Two (2) years of prior experience in general maintenance or a combination of education and experience

Boilers License, Pool Operator's License, and/or EPA Certification required

Reliable transportation required

Ability to attend and pass company paid certification courses (e.g.: pool operators, boilers license, EPA certification)