Apartment Maintenance Technician (Part Time)

The role

The Maintenance Technician will maintain day-to-day operations and assume responsibility for maintaining the property's physical assets. This includes performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections.

What you will do

• Inspect buildings and equipment regularly for needed repairs and improvements.
• Perform necessary preventative maintenance and repairs on the property as needed.
• Implement maintenance policies and standards to prevent misuse of property appliances.
• Ensure that properties are safe and avoid any danger to their occupants, visitors, and workers.
• Clean and prepare vacated buildings and rooms for new occupants to move in.
• Check electrical wiring for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Check safety systems and devices for operational effectiveness monthly.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance problems that may require attention outside of normal working hours.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment.

Required qualifications

• Mechanical skills to handle minor repairs and fixtures.
• Knowledge of electricity to diagnose electrical problems and carry out minor repairs.
• General maintenance skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills for effective delivery of information.
• Prior experience as a Service Technician or in a similar role.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift to 70 pounds without assistance.
• Dexterity and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• HVAC, CMRP, or equivalent certification preferred.

About the company

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. The firm owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments across 28 states.