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Job Snapshot
Location:
Elkhart, IN 46514 (map it!Map it! )
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Real Estate - Property Mgt
Hotel - Resort
HVAC
Manages Others:
No
Job Type:
Facilities
Installation - Maint - Repair
Experience:
At least 2 year(s)
Relocation Covered:
No
Post Date:
11/5/2009
Contact Information
Ref ID:
ServTech Trainee LS 11/4
Fax:
630-571-1941     instantly fax your resume >>
Description

Service Technician Trainee


JVM Realty Corporation (JVM) is a privately held real estate management and investment company based in Oak Brook, Illinois.  JVM owns and manages nearly 7,000 apartment units and employs over 200 associates throughout the Midwestern United States.
  

JVM is currently seeking an Service Technician Trainee for one of its properties in Elkhart, Indiana.

Position Overview

  

The primary responsibilities of the Service Technician Trainee involve the upkeep of the property in order to enhance and maintain its curb appeal and to ensure all vacated apartements are thoroughly restored to "market ready" condition in a timely manner.  The Service Technician Trainee will work with a Service Supervisor Trainer for a period of time at a location other than their property.  Service Technician Trainees will not handle stand-by calls until they graduate to a Service Technician position.  All those offered a position must be able to pass the company’s maintenance exam, pre-employment drug screen, and criminal history search.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis.
  • If certified for pool maintenance, cleans and maintains the pool.
  • Maintains awareness of property safety precautions and initiates action to correct unsafe conditions.
  • Maintains familiarity of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
  • Physicially walks the property on a daily basis and removes litter, debris and pet droppings from the grounds.
  • Performs "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments by removing all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes, etc.
  • Routinely performs duties in order to restore apartments to "market ready" condition.
  • Keeps mulch beds, grounds and parking areas, sidewalks, etc., clean of debris, loose grass and brush.
  • Any and all other items as assigned by the Property Manager and/or Service Supervisor.

 

Requirements
  • Must have very strong mechanical abililties and experience performing general maintenance.
  • Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.
  • Must have an eagerness and ability to learn.
  • Knowledge of Fair Housing and general safety.
  • Must know how to operate basic hand tools common to apartment maintenance:  drills, miter saws, screwdrivers, torch (for soldering), etc.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with others.

JVM Realty Corporation offers very competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing training for its maintenance personnel.  For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.jvmrealty.com

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