Apartment Maintenance Technician-Full Time
Get to Know Ashley Management Corporation:
Ashley Management is a privately held real estate investment and development firm focused on the Upstate New York market. We specialize in value creation through multifamily real estate investments in secondary markets, whether it is through an acquisition of an existing asset or development of a new community.
We pride ourselves on providing comfortable and affordable living spaces that are professionally managed and cared for. With a strong dedication to customer service, we promise to serve our residents for years to come.
Why Work for Us?
As an employee of The Ashley Companies, you will have the opportunity to build your career in a supportive environment. We want all of our employees to flourish, expand their talents, and reach their highest level of professional fulfillment. We strive to hire exceptional performers in every role within our organization while providing endless opportunities to grow. We value diversity and feel pride in knowing that each of our team members can offer unique perspectives and approaches to problem-solving.
Job Details:
Full-time Maintenance Technician position available at a mid-sized apartment complex. We are looking for a hardworking, driven individual with strong customer service skills.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
· Complete maintenance requests - requiring mechanical aptitude in the following: Plumbing; Flooring; Drywall; Electrical; General Carpentry
· Maintain a high level of customer service, including communicating effectively with residents, co-workers, and vendors.
· On-call responsibilities when assigned (rotating schedule with other staff)
· Snow Removal
Education/Experience:
· No specific level of education is required. A minimum of one to two years of previous experience or comparable experience in property management maintenance, other building maintenance or a related trade.
Technical Competencies/Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
· Valid Driver’s License and dependable transportation, current automobile insurance and acceptable driving record.
· Spend 90%+ of time performing hands on repairs/maintenance/turnover work. Able to transport/move a minimum of 50 lbs. variable distances.
· Ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Benefits:
Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, PTO, Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401K with company match, Enhanced Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, ID Theft, Legal Assistance, Paid Family Leave (PFL), Employee Referral Program, Incentive Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Discount Program (LifeMart), and many more.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Our Mission and Values:
Ashley's operating philosophy is simply to generate and preserve value. We deliver on this commitment by remaining strategically focused while applying creativity and pragmatism to each community repositioning effort. Ashley operates for the long-term by focusing on integrity and constituent alignment.
Customer Commitment: We develop trustworthy and respectful tenant relationships to make a positive impact on their lives.
Courage: We embrace change and innovative ideas that will benefit our tenants and coworkers. We are willing to step out of our comfort zone to grow and learn as a team.
Collaboration: We work together and are open, honest, and respectful in our interactions.
Ownership: We take initiative in being part of the solution and creating our own opportunities for growth.
Integrity: We take pride in our work which is built on quality and reflects our morals.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Ashley Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other proacted characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Please submit a resume with compensation requirements.
Full Job Description:
PURPOSE: Assist Maintenance Superintendent with maintaining the physical condition of the property according to company operating and safety standards and with adhering to budget guidelines, consistent with the goals of the company by performing the following duties:
Duties & Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Functions are numbered in the list below.
Non-Essential Duties may also be listed if appropriate for the position description.
1. Maintain a high level of customer service, including communicating effectively with residents, co-workers and vendors.
2. Maintain the physical condition of the property according to company operating and safety standards.
3. Be vigilant of property condition in consideration of issues affecting curb appeal and safety. Immediately report to supervisor (or another manager if supervisor is unavailable) any physical condition of the property that jeopardizes safety or is otherwise needing repair.
4. Ensure that assigned service requests and repairs are made correctly and in a timely manner (within 24 hours or per property policy).
5. Extended working hours should be anticipated to meet challenging and inconsistent demands of property, including seasonal issues such as snow removal, preparing recreational facilities, high turnover periods, etc.
6. Serve as dedicated on-call contact as scheduled or as may be necessary due to unpredictable situations in accordance with property policy.
7. Assist as needed with turnover work, ensuring that vacant units are made rent-ready in a timely manner and finished units are ready for final turnover inspection.
8. Attend and participate in technical and other training programs to maintain personal skill level.
9. Be attentive of contractors performing work on property and report any unsafe or inappropriate observations to supervisor. Similarly, report activities by any parties that seem inappropriate or questionable to you.
10. Assist supervisor by monitoring inventory of parts and supplies according to property guidelines.
11. Assist supervisor with purchases of parts and supplies.
12. Adhere to hazard communications program and promote safe work practices.
Assist with preventive program that minimizes emergency repairs, service requests and the use of outside contractors.
Other duties as necessary or assigned.
Supervision Provided: No direct reports. Works laterally with other specialists.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education & Experience (minimum required to enter the position): No specific level of education is required. Minimum of one to two years of previous experience or comparable experience in property management maintenance, other building maintenance or a related trade.
Required Skills or Knowledge: Must be able to generally diagnose problems with and repair the following:
· Major appliances
· Basic - Intermediate plumbing
· Basic – Intermediate electrical
· Basic – HVAC repair
· General carpentry
· Sanding / Painting / General Finishing
· Pool care (depending on property facilities)
· Roofs and gutters, minor repairs and maintenance
· Foundation/Sidewalk repairs (patching or as defined by Superintendent)
· Ice/Snow removal
· Carpet, vinyl and ceramic tile repair
· Install and rekey locks
· Exterior repairs, landscaping activities (as defined by supervisor)
· Cleaning / General housekeeping
· Mold awareness
· Asbestos awareness (when applicable)
Technical Competencies:
Valid Driver’s License, current automobile insurance and acceptable driving record.
Other licenses and certifications as required by federal, state and local law.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to understand safety rules and instructions by direction and physical observation.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic math.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Spend 90% + of time performing hands on repairs/maintenance / turnover work.
Ability to transport or move a minimum of 50 lbs. variable distances; the mobility and flexibility to use ladders and to access and work in confined spaces or at heights in excess of eight to nine feet
Ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to personally perform general maintenance repair tasks without endangering themselves, residents or co-workers.
Equipment Used: Employee is required to provide and maintain basic hand tools. This position may require the use of the employee’s personal vehicle to transport tools and supplies around the property. Ability to drive a vehicle without jeopardizing the safety of residents and fellow co workers.
Ability to use general maintenance equipment, including but not limited to: hand tools, ladders, paint equipment, refrigerant, shampooers, blowers, power washer, sandblaster, pool chemicals and required safety equipment. Requires individual to wear maintenance uniform and any necessary personal protective equipment (PPE.)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
