Career Development, Communication Skills, Electricity, Employee Relations, English Language, Financial Planning, HVAC, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Maintenance - Appliances, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), On Call, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Plumbing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Procedure Development, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Residential Real Estate, Safety/Work Safety, Security Equipment, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
9 days ago
Apartment Maintenance Technician
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for executing maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making repairs and ensuring service requests and repairs are made in a timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor on special maintenance projects, which may include preventative maintenance of building components and/or mechanicals
Complete resident service requests in a timely fashion
Make-ready procedures: Paint, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures, repair or replace old faulty parts; checks locks, replace light bulbs.
Preventative Maintenance; Make regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment: checks for appearance and cleanliness, checks for structural cracks, excessive wear; and faulty parts.
Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocol
Inspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedule repairs when needed
Perform snow removal as required
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must be able to work a rotating on call schedule
Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other systems
Working knowledge and experience in general apartment maintenance and repair,
Strong understanding or related experience to ensure the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure.
Experienced in operating a variety of equipment's and small hand tools
Working knowledge of repair to common appliances and devices
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Education
High school diploma, GED or Equivalent. This position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.
Professional Experience
A minimum of three years’ experience as a residential property management maintenance technician. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to speak to tenants and maintain good working relations with other staff members, tenants, and supervisor as well as any contract laborers working on the property.
Computer Skills
Basic computer/Internet knowledge
Physical Demands
Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities, push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.
Learning & Development
Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth though career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.
Pratum prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare BENEFITS including:
Medical, Dental & Vision Prescription Drug Program Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Personal/ Sick Leave Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid AD& D Insurance Company Paid Short- Term Company Paid Long-term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance Educational Assistance Financial Planning Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
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Pratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About the Company
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Pratum Companies
WE ARE PRATUM With over 50 years of experience, Pratum joins proven expertise with a forward-thinking mindset to deliver comprehensive real estate solutions. Our approach is grounded in a culture of commitment, proactive performance and insightful innovation. We’re driven by a relentless pursuit to grow and succeed alongside our partners. Our philosophy is simple: to uphold a culture of dedication, infuse innovation with insight, and take action with purpose. We strive to be more than a company – we want to create a future where people come first, partnerships thrive, and communities flourish.