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Berger Communities · 1 month ago

Service Technician - Toftrees Apartments

State College, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $22/hr

2+ years exp

Berger Communities is a leading organization in multifamily housing, committed to providing quality living environments. They are seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing service issues in apartment homes, as well as preparing vacant apartments for leasing and maintaining grounds to ensure high curb appeal standards.

Real Estate

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Service request completion stats, resident satisfaction surveys, make ready standards

On call shifts will be required, weekends and nights highly possible while on call

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair service issues in apartment homes and buildings

Prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins

Assists in maintaining grounds, common areas, and amenities to highest curb appeal standards

Complete preventative maintenance tasks and inspections as directed

Participate in snow removal efforts

Share in emergency call rotation

Ensuring the successful execution of all company operations policies and procedures

Delivering the highest level of resident satisfaction through responsive, consistent, positive, and professional interactions

Must demonstrate the ability to frequently lift, carry and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance and be able to withstand prolonged standing and repetitive activities, to include but not limited to walking, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, and kneeling. Regularly uses hands to manipulate tools, machinery, equipment, and supplies

Work is performed at varying interior, exterior, and mechanical locations at a residential apartment community. Employee frequently interacts directly with residents and community team. Employee may need to drive personal vehicle on property at times

Qualification

General building maintenancePlumbingElectricalHVACAppliance repairCarpentryConstructionTechnical skills improvementSafe tool usageEffective communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Two years maintenance experience and/or training

High School or GED required

Ability to frequently lift, carry and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance

Ability to withstand prolonged standing and repetitive activities, including walking, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, and kneeling

Regularly uses hands to manipulate tools, machinery, equipment, and supplies

Valid state-issued driver's license with safe driving record

Preferred

Trade School or Industry Training is a plus

General building maintenance experience including any combination of the following: apartment turnover, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance repair, carpentry, construction

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong desire to continually improve technical skills

Ability to safely use small hand tools and power tools

Ability to stay well organized, detailed, and efficient in a fast-paced environment