Reference #: 2429214
Position Description
Under the direction of the Service Maintenance Manager, the Service Technician II is responsible for promptly responding to all service requests, apartment turnover preparation and the preservation and maintenance of the property. This role will have a strong degree of building trades skills and work independently to handle a variety of apartment interior, exterior and the site grounds. The Service Technician II is vital to the successful maintenance of the property, through excellent customer service focus and a positive and productive relationship with other team members.
Responsibilities
Diagnose and perform repairs for appliances, carpentry, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, as well as basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
Respond and complete to all service requests and on-call emergencies in a timely and professional manner, as directed by the Community Manager or Service Manager
Complete or monitor vendor preventive maintenance task completion for building systems, equipment and components.
Prepare and perform repairs to vacant apartments to be ready for new resident move-ins
Maintain grounds and common spaces through cleaning,  trash management, landscaping, and snow removal.
Prepare and make repairs for REAC/HQS inspections and audits.
Maintain Maintenance shop and inventory to company standards and work with a safety mindset including wearing appropriate PPE
Available for weekend work, on-call rotation and emergency service call duties.
Assist Maintenance Supervisor with providing technical guidance to Maintenance Tech I
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English, bilingual skills a plus!
Basic skills with computer and hand held devices
Knowledge of Federal Fair Housing Laws & Guidelines a plus.
Knowledge of all hand and power tools, cleaning supplies, and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management and problem solving skills.
Superior customer service skills including the ability to manage difficult customers and/or situations.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights and ceiling fans.
Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across sites.
Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions.
Education & Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Trade school or 3 years of progressive responsibility in property management or hospitality
Minimum of 3 years of advanced hands-on repair experience in two or more building trades
REAC/HQS experience preferred
Industry-Trade certifications/Degrees (NAHMS, CAMT, OSHA, HVAC, ETC) preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals
Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA
Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
The Community Builders is committed to diversity in its workplace.  Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.