Gates Hudson · 1 day ago
MAINTENANCE TECH I
Hyattsville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expGates Hudson is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining property equipment, fixtures, and buildings. The role involves conducting service requests, performing preventative and routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Provide training to other technicians as needed and/or directed
Provide assistance to other technicians at other properties
Provide lists of deficiencies, damage or lease violations within buildings and/or apartments
Become familiar with property. Know location of equipment, types of equipment, major property components, contracted work, personnel, etc
Control use of parts. Provide quality workmanship and maintain inventory of frequency used parts
Maintain stock rooms, maintenance workshops and offices
Comply with policy for keys, master keys, apartment common area keys
Follow reporting procedures
Perform all resident requests for service promptly and efficiently
Promote goodwill among prospects, residents, employees, contractors
Comply with policy regarding entering occupied apartments
Be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, and freon
Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager. Update logs as provided
Perform turnovers in a timely and efficient manner
Perform emergency repairs including corrective and necessary clean-up
Change locks and makes keys
Operate and maintain furnace, mechanical equipment and controls for continuous heat, air conditioning and hot water
Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repair, as directed, involving the following on a daily basis: Electrical and plumbing (including water lines), A/C and heating systems, Appliances (when applicable), Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings, Tile, carpet, flooring, Roofing, gutters, fasteners, Interior/exterior lights, Fireplaces, ceiling fans, Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors, Boiler, gas and electric, Door locks, Security systems (where applicable), Ceiling and wall leaks, Dry wall, Pools areas, tile, jacuzzi, pool furniture
Report all major repairs and need requisitions to Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager prior to any expenditure of funds
Remove and transfer heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vise versa) as circumstances warrant
Assist in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc. to Dumpster when necessary
Be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform Maintenance Supervisor of shortages
Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rake, sweep, shovel as circumstances warrant
Take monthly water consumption readings
Possess and/or provide tools necessary to perform all corrective and preventative work. (Exceptions: heavy pipe wrenches, pulleys, chain-falls, drain snakes, scaffolding.)
Clean-up after repairs or at end of day
Be aware of the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates, leading to the pool, broken steps, and open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights
Ensure storage areas remain locked when not in use
Promote awareness for safety and security for maintenance staff
Provide feedback and follow-up in emergency situations. Provide written Incident/Accident Report
Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer clean outs
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED required
At least 2 years' experience as a Maintenance Technician, preferably in residential property management
Must be able to perform plumbing, electrical and HVAC repairs, as well as carpentry and locksmithing, painting, dry-wall repair, and snow removal
Must be available to handle on-call emergency services on an as-needed basis
Must have personal, reliable transportation to get to work in order to respond to on-call emergencies
Preferred
CFC Type 2 or Universal certification is preferred
Company
Gates Hudson
Gates Hudson is a commercial real estate firm providing commercial leasing, IT, and retail management services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Diane Kaplon, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Joanne Louis, MBA
Human Resources Business Partner
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