Maintenance Technician (Brooklyn Apartment Community)

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AIY Properties owns and manages residential apartment communities throughout Northeast Ohio. We are hiring Full-Time Maintenance Technicians for our apartment community in Brooklyn.

Considering a place to live & work? AIY offers free rent to employees for specific positions & properties. Details provided during the interview process.

Why do our employees and tenants love working & living in Brooklyn? Easy access to major freeways (I-480, I-71) for commuting to Cleveland and proximity to shopping, restaurants, zoo, parks and the Brooklyn Rec Center.

As a Technician in the Maintenance Department, your overall responsibility will be to ensure that the apartment units and other property facilities at your assigned location remain in good working order. This can include maintaining air conditioning and heating units, electrical appliances and outlets, plumbing, carpentry, and locks. You will follow a planned preventive maintenance schedule and will follow up with residents after repairs are completed. You must combine strong technical knowledge with a positive and service-oriented attitude. You must be self-motivated and able to stay on-task under pressure, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities throughout your work day. It is also important that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of different people in a variety of situations. Depending on skill level, you may be the lead or assist in diagnosing and correcting maintenance issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

The following duties are essential to successfully perform this position and other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate:

· Regular and punctual attendance

· Notify your Supervisor of any maintenance issues you encounter

· Receiving service orders, prioritizing them, and handling each order in an efficient and timely manner

· Examining and diagnosing problems with air conditioning and heating units for individual apartment units or property facilities and performing any necessary maintenance or repairs. Significant repairs will be performed by an HVAC Technician

· Interacting on a regular basis with leasing consultants, Property Manager, and residents

· Repairing and replacing any kitchen appliances that are the property of AIY Properties, such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, and dryers

· Performing minor to moderate-level plumbing repairs and replacement/installation, including repairing leaks in toilets and sinks, and unclogging toilets as requested

· Repairing and replacing light fixtures and performing other minor electrical work

· Repairing locks and making other miscellaneous repairs on your assigned property

· Performing carpentry tasks such and installing door hardware, hinges, window repair and replacement, shelving installation

· Preparing recently vacated units for new rental as assigned

· Maintaining the swimming pool and performing other duties to keep the property landscape in order

· Must maintain an on-call status on a regularly scheduled and rotational basis that includes evenings and weekends

· Performing other miscellaneous duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· Minimum 1-3 years of prior maintenance experience in multi-family residential community

· Moderate knowledge of the repair and maintenance of other household appliances, plumbing, and lighting fixtures

· Operate basic hand tools and power tools such as a drill, saw, circular saw, plumbing hand tools, screwdriver set

· Ability to function independently as well as part of a team

· Possess good communication and organizational skills

· Strong multitasking skills

· Must be able to perform in this role while twisting, turning, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, and lifting objects weighing 50 lbs or more regularly

· Valid DL and/or driving privileges for work

The Maintenance Technician position is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to make a difference in a progressive and family-oriented organization. Competitive salary and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) including Safe Harbor Match, vacation, sick & personal time off, voluntary life insurance and voluntary short-term disability. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Why are you qualified for the maintenance tech position?
• Please explain your current employment, including Start Date & Title?
• What is your city & zip code?
• Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable car?
• Have you ever been convicted of a crime within the past 7 years, other than minor traffic violations? Reply YES or NO? If your answer is YES, please explain:
• Are you interested in a free rent?

-Details discussed during the interview process.

• What is your hourly wage requirement? $

-To be considered, please include.
-Do NOT include Open or Negotiable.

• Are you able to perform the essential duties of the position as listed in the job posting?
• Which one of these skills are you the best at Plumbing, Electrical, Appliance Repair, Carpentry or HVAC?

Work Location: In person