Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Maintenance Technician | Avanath

The Tone:
This is an on-site property role at Avanath, a company dedicated to providing affordable housing and cultivating the American Dream for its residents. The role of Maintenance Technician is crucial in creating a desirable living environment, ensuring properties are well-maintained, and delivering excellent customer service. This position offers an opportunity to make a tangible difference in residents’ lives daily, requiring a high degree of professionalism and positive engagement.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: On-site, specific location not provided.
• Pay: $22.40–$24.40 hourly
• Mission: Ensure properties are well-maintained and residents experience excellent customer service in their affordable housing communities.
• Tech Stack: Windows: Word, Excel, internet, e-mail

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service and high-quality maintenance with every interaction.
• Property Maintenance: Complete assigned work orders and preventative maintenance by diagnosing problems and performing repairs according to safety and code requirements.
• Make-Ready Process: Execute the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new residents.
• Grounds Upkeep: Assist in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities, including cleaning, debris removal, and minor painting.
• Expense Control: Support cost-cutting programs by repairing items when possible and utilizing materials and tools efficiently.
• Compliance and Safety: Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety standards, including reporting issues and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: No specific degree required; practical experience in property maintenance is essential.
• Experience: 2 years of multifamily maintenance experience; availability to be on-call for emergencies; reliable transportation.
• Skills: Hands-on skills including plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, appliance repair, and pool maintenance; superior customer service and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; basic computer knowledge (Windows, Word, Excel, internet, e-mail).
• Bonus: EPA Type II or Universal certification; CPO certification.