Maintenance Technician

Description Fortis Property Management Job Title: Maintenance Technician Weekly Hours: Full-Time (Hourly, Non-Exempt) Property Type: Conventional/Lease Up Position Overview: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor in areas of the assigned Community. Why work for us? Here, you don't work for us, you work with us. At Fortis, our success is the result of people like you filling out job applications like this. From your first day in the office, you are a Fortis team member. We pride ourselves on employing thoughtful, innovative, and outgoing people, just like you. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**) : You assist in your community's goal to effectively and efficiently lease the property, while also promoting excellence in resident care and service. You work alongside a team of leasing agents in the office and maintenance technicians, groundskeepers, and a maintenance supervisor on your property, all under the direction of your property/community manager. There, your contribution to the team is specifically: Financial Assist in achieving budgeted maintenance expenses Assist in the achievement of the annual budget plan Advise the Maintenance Supervisor as to stock levels of supplies and equipment Facility Management Physical condition of the community, including the condition of vacation apartments Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of maintenance problems and solutions Ensure all work orders are completed in a timely fashion Provide same day services on work orders Walk the community daily noting needed repairs Knowledge of all utility cut offs Daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor to discuss progress, follow-up, or complications regarding maintenance activities Produce 5 day turns on vacant units Assume emergency on-call duty status as scheduled Assist in the maintenance of the maintenance shop Resident Relations Provide superior customer service Complete all work orders and ensure the highest quality of customer satisfaction Administration Maintain a professional image and attitude Attend instructional training classes as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures Knowledge of and adherence to the following: Fair Housing policies and procedures ADA, OSHA, and EPA policies and procedures Other duties as needed or required Supervision Received: The Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager. Supervision Exercised: None Qualifications & Skills: Education High School graduate or equivalent Some Vocational/Technical school and/or college Experience 2 years prior property maintenance experience or related field Prior experience in a multifamily lease-up phase strongly preferred EPA Certification required CPO Certification preferred Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, and pool care Must have own tools Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) property management software (Yardi, PO Purchase System) preferred Benefits (Full-Time Employees) Paid Time Off Medical/Dental/Vision Life Insurance 401(K) Referral Program Rent Discounts (where applicable) Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This Property Management Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.