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Southern Management Companies

Apartment Maintenance Service Technician (M1)

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What they do

A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.

$48,040 / year median in Maryland

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

On-call - every 2 weeks on a rotational basis, 50% live-on discount available. Split systems, CFC certification. Bi-lingual Spanish a plus. Own vehicle and valid

DL. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're seeking a Service Technician with whatever-it-takes approach to join our team! In this full-time role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the physical Asset of the community meet both the company standards and applicable laws. As technician, you'll be diagnosing problems and making repairs. You will provide hands on and trouble-shooting in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, dry walling, exterior structure, tiling, masonry and appliances.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

Address, follow up and document service requests

Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies

Diagnose HVAC problems and repair or replace components, as needed

Perform preventive maintenance on fan coil and convector HVAC units

Complete additional preventive maintenance inspections as scheduled

Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled

Make repairs to grounds and drainage

Ensure all work and documentation comply with internal quality control standards

Maintain personal supply of tools as designated by SMC's Tool Checklist

Address emergency maintenance as needed

Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor

Contribute to community and company engagement efforts

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Superb customer service skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to keep neat and accurate records

Capacity to understand and follow directions

Competence with technology

Knowledge of current occupational hazards

Safety consciousness

Understanding of basic mathematical and measurement principles

Ability to lift 80 pounds to the shoulder and carry

Working knowledge of boiler room components

Ability to effectively and efficiently complete the following functions: HVAC Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain a complete HVAC unit and all of its components

Perform electrical repairs on gas-fired furnaces, water heaters, fan coil, and convector units

Understand refrigeration cycle and proper charging methods Electrical Safely complete work on 277 Volts -- 200 Amps not connected to a main bus Plumbing Unclog drains of all types

Repair and replace all plumbing and trim fixtures and their components

Repair and replace drain, waste, and vent piping of all material

Repair and replace electric water heaters and gas waters heater up to 199,999 BTU

Repair and replace domestic water pipes up to three inches, including valves Carpentry Repair and replace wood cabinets, counter tops and vanities

Caulk doors, windows and floors

Repair and replace interior and exterior doors, and hardware

Install stair treads

Install patio door rollers, locks, Charlie bars, security pins and patio screen rollers

Install thresholds

Repair and replace floor tile, sheet vinyl and wood floors

Repair and replace wooden trim and vinyl cove base, chair Rail, quarter round and crown molding

Repair and replace underlayment and sub-floor

Repair and replace wood framing members Ceramic/Drywall Remove and replace grout and caulking

Repair and replace ceramic tiles on walls and floors

Repair and replace drywall

Install bathroom fixtures

Properly address moisture-damaged materials Type II CFC License or higher

Seven years of experience in maintenance related field(s)

Completion off all basic maintenance classes and on-the-job training within one year of hire date