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Franklin Group · 1 month ago

Turn Technician- Commerce Street Townhomes

Petersburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Franklin Group is seeking a Turn Technician for their Commerce Street Townhomes. This entry-level position involves managing resident relations, curb appeal, and make-ready responsibilities, with a direct career path to maintenance technician or supervisor roles.

Property DevelopmentProperty ManagementReal EstateService Industry

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

The Turn Tech is responsible for make-ready repairs and enhancements to any vacant apartment homes as residents relocate

Perform all make-ready duties including but not limited to: painting, flooring repair or installation, punch-out & sheetrock repair and trash-outs

Assist in cleaning of available units and/or models

Meet with the Property Manager and/Maintenance Supervisor daily to help coordinate the day's activities, report on progress from the previous day, help update any trackers and generally help coordinate

Remove trash from common areas and apartment community perimeter on a daily basis. Monitor material at dumpster areas daily to ensure it is clean, ensure any unsecured materials are secured and any fencing is also secured, in working order and locked every evening if appropriate

Oversee subcontractors working in occupied units to ensure that workers are not disturbing the peace of our residents

Lock all vacant units at end of day; Ensure that no vendors are still inside and that all in-process work areas are left clean. Close and lock all windows and sliding doors, set thermostat to "Auto" and reasonable temperature to keep electric cost down but still keeping units adequately acclimated. Close blinds if present and turn off all lights and fans

Represent the community in a professional manner at all times both on and off the property; Maintain an acceptable attendance record

Qualification

Make-ready repairsPaintingFlooring repairBasic math skillsTool maintenanceResident relationsCommon sense reasoningProfessionalismTeamwork

Required

High school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required to use gloves, eye protective glasses/goggles and other personal protective equipment as tasks dictate

Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of various tools including wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, shovel, and snow blower

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and basic numbers

Ability to speak simple sentences

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10's and 100's

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Fair Housing must be completed within 1 day of hire

Preventing Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment and Drug Free Workplace courses must be completed within 7 days of hire

The team member is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms

The team member frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear

The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

The team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions

The team member is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background investigation and a drug screening

Company

Franklin Group

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Founded in 2013

Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees

https://thefranklinjohnstongroup.com/

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