Apartment Maintenance Technician

Full Time

Posted 4 months ago

Accepting Applications

Charleston, SC

Grubb Properties

$30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Description

Inspects and maintains all HVAC systems, furnishes plumbing upkeep inside and outside the buildings, ensures that roofs and gutters are in good condition, maintains all recreational facilities.
Supervises both the maintenance staff and outside contractors working on the property; trains and is responsible for work performed by all subordinate staff members.
Takes responsibility for the quality and efficiency of turning vacant apartments into make ready apartments in a timely manner; oversees the inspection of make ready apartments; and supervises and assists in painting, cleaning and preparing apartments for occupancy.
Organizes and maintains proper inventory levels on all essential supplies, keeps all tools and equipment in good working condition.
Ensures all maintenance requests are handled quickly, notifies Property Manager if parts must be ordered.
Is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the pool and pool area to include proper chemical levels as required by local municipalities or other governing bodies, maintenance of pool equipment and furnishings.
Is responsible for the safety of the maintenance team and the execution of a safety program. Insures that accidents and the potential for accidents is minimized. Understands and adheres to OSHA standards and requirements and trains team on safety procedures, and the use of personal protective devices.
Assists Property Manager in preparing schedules and assigning maintenance personnel for routine maintenance and emergency coverage, shares 24-hour emergency call duties with other maintenance staff, including weekends and holidays.
Schedules and implements preventative maintenance programs.
Coordinates with Property Manager to hire maintenance technicians, housekeepers, grounds technicians, and painters to maintain a competent maintenance crew.
Adheres to all GPI maintenance and purchasing directives, works within the established budget and reports to the Property Manager any possible variations.
Ensures that residents are provided with a clean, safe and well-maintained community, ensures that good public relations are maintained between residents and the maintenance staff.
Assures that a written explanation of work performed in each unit is left for resident.
Ensures that the highest level of conduct, dress, and company loyalty are upheld by the maintenance personnel.
Other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
At least five years’ experience in this field.
CPO certification required.
CFC Type I & Type II certification required; CFC Universal certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of heat pump, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, appliance repair, and carpentry.
Interest and enthusiasm for the job.
Pleasing personality and ability to work with and understand the problems and attitudes of residents.
Experience with Yardi software systems, a plus
Good organizational and mechanical skills.
Ability to maintain an inventory system.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Works in office setting, in residential buildings, and outdoors.
Works under moderate supervision.
Frequently moves about to coordinate work.
Frequently walks, climbs stairs or ladders, bends, stoops, reaches, uses equipment with hands, pulls, and lifts up to 50 lb.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
Ability to drive a golf cart

Why It's Awesome to Work Here

In business since 1963, Grubb Properties today is 100% employee- and board-owned. We create, develop, operate, and manage properties primarily within the Southeast U.S., including commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use projects.

Our goal is to build the most accessible new multifamily communities in urban areas through our Link Apartments® brand. Our long-term resident program caps rent increases for residents who live with us at least five years.

Our new development pursues certifications such as LEED, NGBS, and ENERGY STAR. We measure build energy, water, waste, and emissions within our control, and are identifying long-term reduction targets. We participate in the Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps fellowship program.

We are the first private developer in North America to enlist Copenhagenize to design innovative bicycle- and pedestrian-focused infrastructure at our communities. We work to find the ideal parking ratio using shared parking, and to design communities that encourage alternative transportation options.

About Grubb Properties

Since its founding in 1963, Grubb Properties has worked to find creative solutions that combine compassion and prosperity. Today, Grubb Properties is a leader in finding solutions to address the housing affordability crisis through its Link Apartments® brand.

As a vertically integrated real estate operating company, Grubb Properties offers a wide range of expertise in property management, development, and construction. Our growth is primarily funded through real estate investment funds with long-term horizons.

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