Preferred Apartment Communities is engaged in the operation of primarily Class A multifamily properties. We have developed a culture throughout our company that is designed to show respect for each other our residents and vendors. We believe our focus on quality consistency and innovation provides strong national recognition for the Preferred Apartment Communities brand. Learn more about us at WE OFFER
- Generous PTO program
- 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
- Comprehensive affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time regular associates
- 401k with exceptional employer match
- Assoicate Apartment Discount
- Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
- Company-paid employee assistance mental health and wellness programs
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 years maintenance experience (apartment maintenance experience preferred)
- 1-2 years maintenance supervisory experience
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Budget or basic business finance helpful.
- Refrigeration certification (type 2 or universal) or obtain in the first 90 days of employment.
- Valid drivers license (free from major moving violations) and dependable transportation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to use various hand tools and test equipment.
- Must be able to bend stoop and kneel for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to push and pull up to 300 pounds on wheels.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to climb ladders of up to 40 feet in height.
- Must be able to use a hand-truck and/or operate company vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes maintenance work orders for residents (service appliances plumbing HVAC systems minor electrical gate systems pool operations etc.).
- Responds and resolves emergency maintenance requests for after business hours calls. (Weeknights weekends and holidays.)
- Prepares vacant apartments to make rent ready.
- Performs preventative maintenance work.
- Keeps the maintenance shop clean and organized; maintains adequate stock/inventory of parts for equipment appliances etc.
- Interacts directly with residents.
- Delegates service requests to Service Technician and Property Monitors.
- Maintains logbooks and databases; enters service requests and status updates into database.
- Plans daily activities (includes checking on work orders prioritizing requests and completing administrative paperwork).
- Selects external contractors and monitors their work performance.
- Supports the General Manager in meeting budget responsibilities.
- Manages property inspections life safety pool elevators lighting etc.
- Follows and promotes company policies and procedures.
- Must make Customer Service a priority.
- If the property does not have a housekeeper or property monitor light cleaning duties will be required such as cleaning models club house leasing office emptying trash cleaning the grounds and amenity areas etc.
- Maintain (clean orderly and working in conditions) all amenity areas (pools compactors weight rooms parking decks etc.)
- Helps support property rehabilitation (improvement) process.
- Completes all QA inspections on new construction properties. (Interior exterior)
- Helps evaluate all Service Technician and Property Monitors. (Quarterly and yearly).
CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
- A complete clean and neat uniform must be worn when working on any PAA Property including nights and weekends if applicable. Personal appearance must be clean and neat at all times according to PAA policy.
- Communicate with residents and prospects in a manner consistent with PAAs standards.
- Read and/or listen to resident requests/complaints.
- Receive resident complaints in a calm open and professional manner.
- Solve problems quickly usually within 24 hours or contact supervisor for immediate assistance.
- Deliver newsletters correspondence etc. to residents apartment.
- Coordinate set up attend and clean up after resident functions (food tables display areas etc.) as requested by the General Manager.
SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- As part of your daily maintenance routine you may be required to move appliances from one apartment unit to another apartment unit on opposite ends of the property. The appliance may have to be transferred by means of a hand truck up one to three flights of steps. These appliances will range in weight from 75 to well over 300 pounds.
- Commercial laundry rooms are equipped with single washing machines and/or stacked (double) clothes dryers which you will be required to move in order to repair and perform preventative maintenance. These machines range in weight from 120 to 300 pounds.
- On occasion you may be required to move furniture from one model unit to another or move furniture items in a residents apartment to accomplish certain repairs or to correct flood damage. This would require that you move items weighing several pounds to over 300 pounds.
- On occasion you may be involved in repairs to the building structure. You may be required to move or transport several different building type materials weighing several pounds to over 300 pounds.
- At certain times you will be required to perform maintenance on special equipment (i.e. exercise equipment gas grills golf carts car washes amenity areas and security gates). All functions require different physical exertion and their weight depends on the equipment (usually in excess of 100 pounds).
- You will be required to perform certain resident service functions or make upgrades to the apartment home. An example would be to install lighting or ceiling fans. Both duties would require the work to be done using a step ladder while lifting.
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EEO Statement
PAC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law we prohibit discrimination against any applicant employee or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis including but not limited to: veteran status uniformed servicemember status race color caste immigration status religion religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) sex gender gender expression gender identity marital status sexual orientation pregnancy (including childbirth lactation or related medical conditions) age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability genetic information (including testing and characteristics) protected leave status domestic violence victim status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations if you need an accommodation to complete the application process please email