The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing community maintenance, including service requests, make-readies, and preventative maintenance. They must also coordinate with the team to ensure community appearance and safety standards are met while providing excellent customer service.
Requirements overview
Candidates should have at least six months of maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry. A high school diploma is preferred, and EPA certification is strongly desired.
Camden is one of the largest publicly traded multifamily companies in the nation. We own, develop, acquire, sell and manage apartment communities in major markets across the country and are continually evolving our portfolio. We know that our engagement with our employees in addition to our shared values directly affects our success in business, making Camden an industry leader and one of the nation’s best employers.
Camden is recognized by several highly regarded publications as a top workplace including FORTUNE® Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in the country and as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work.
Camden’s dynamic culture is at the heart of our success, and at the heart of our culture are our people. Within Camden our highest priority is the growth of every Camden associate, as that is the foundation for building focused, effective teams and creating an exciting and impactful work environment. We offer exceptional benefits geared toward each employee’s professional development, which includes training programs, mentoring, networking, committee opportunities, community service and team events.
Job Summary:
Are you customer focused, have a passion for people and like to have fun? Our
Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance service requests for the
community. They are customer focused and team players who take pride in the
work they perform which may also include make-readies, groundskeeping, pool
maintenance and preventative maintenance, etc. Camden Maintenance Technicians
are experts in customer service who are able to understand and anticipate our
customers’ needs to create exceptional experiences.
Essential Functions:
* Respond to and complete service requests in a timely manner
* Coordinate with the maintenance supervisor and team to prioritize tasks
throughout the day
* Provide excellent customer service when interacting with residents, guests,
and vendors
* Identify any issues regarding safety, hazardous conditions or maintenance
needs in the community and correct them or report them to the maintenance
supervisor
* Perform preventative maintenance on equipment within the community
* Prepare vacant apartments for move-in, including completing any necessary
repairs or replacements
* Ensure upkeep of community appearance by replacing lightbulbs, removing trash
and litter, painting and performing repairs
* Accurately complete records in Onesite regarding service requests,
preventative maintenance, and make-ready of vacant apartments
* Perform electrical and plumbing work as required
* Assist with groundskeeping, pool maintenance, housekeeping, distribution of
notices, apartment inspections, and other tasks as needed
Qualifications:
* Six months of maintenance experience, preferably in the apartment industry
* High School Diploma preferred; certification from an accredited trade school
highly desired
* EPA Type I, Type II or Universal certification strongly preferred
* Demonstrate knowledge of technical skills as it relates to apartment
maintenance
* Handle tile work, carpentry repairs and all facets of the make ready process
* Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical and all other systems at
the community
* Must have dependable transportation to/from work and be able to accommodate a
rotating on-call schedule. A valid driver’s license is required for employees
who work at communities utilizing Low Speed Vehicles.
* Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays as required
And here’s the fine print HR wants you to know:
* Will be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing,
bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (light to heavy
weight material/appliances/equipment up to 50 lbs.), climbing ladders/stairs,
and walking on rooftops.
* Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate small-motorized equipment
(i.e., repetitive hand/wrist, griping and elbow motion).
* Must have normal range of hearing, vision, color discrimination and depth
perception for proper operation of machines and equipment.
* Must be able to complete tasks wearing appropriate safety equipment (i.e.,
goggles, masks, gloves, etc.).
* Must be able to read and write in English at intermediate level to read
diagrams, meters, instructions, etc.
* Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
and plans.
* Deals with standardized situations with occasional or no deviations from
standard procedures.
* Requires public contact and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Will be exposed on a regular basis to outdoor environment (i.e., heat, cold,
damp, rain, etc.). Will also have light to moderate exposure to injuries
(i.e., chemicals, electrical, machinery, tools, lifting, etc.).
* Will be exposed to some low-level noise when using power tools.
* Hazards can be minimized with proper lifting techniques, SDS and general
safety training, and wearing of proper safety equipment.
* Attendance and punctuality is essential for success in this position
* Contact your HR team for the position’s Physical Demands Analysis
This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and
responsibilities. Camden may add or change responsibilities in order to meet
business and organizational needs. Employees must meet qualification standards
that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to
perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable
accommodations.
To learn more about our awesome Benefits, visit Camden Benefits
[https://www.camdenliving.com/benefits].