Maintenance Technician

We Care. We Deliver. Our purpose is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 units in North America and continue to grow.

B ell Partners, a national leader in multi-family housing, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates.

The Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance, repair, grounds-keeping and other interior and exterior maintenance duties for the community under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager.

Job Duties

• Show respect for residents and community staff at all times, providing excellent customer service
• Perform routine interior and exterior community maintenance as scheduled & requested; may include painting, snow / ice removal, gutter cleaning, replacing filters, working with trash compactor, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on community equipment to include : plumbing, light bulb replacement, A / C maintenance, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repair
• Respond to all repair requests and maintenance concerns from residents and staff
• Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns as well as any hazardous conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor in a timely manner
• Maintain resident privacy and receive proper authority prior to entering resident apartments
• Ensure that all maintenance items are kept in a safe area to prevent injuries to residents, associates, and visitors
• Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned
• Work with vendors as instructed, such vendors for landscaping, painting asphalt, etc.
• Must follow all safety / OSHA Requirements
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Can diagnose and repair basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry and mechanical systems
• Available to work on-call shifts including days and evenings, weekdays, and weekends
• Provides exceptional customer service
• Works well on a team
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Demonstrates support of Bell Core Values

Education and Background :

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School degree or equivalent
• 1-3 years previous maintenance experience desired, preferably in a similar facility
• HVAC, EPA and / or CPO certifications may be required in many communities, based on staffing levels

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• On-call stipend
• Paid time off and paid sick time
• 401(K) matching
• Monthly bonuses
• Employee Wellness Program

Requirements

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.

Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

Physical Requirements : See; View CRT Screen; Color Perception; Hearing / Listening; Clear Speech; Manual Dexterity; Walk;

Bend; Reach; Lifting - 80 Pounds; Sit Stand.

• Mental / Reasoning Requirements : Reading-Simple; Writing-Simple; Clerical; Basic Math Skills; Analysis / Comprehension Judgment / Decision Making
• Work Environment : Shift work; Works Alone; Works with Others; Verbal Contact with Others; Face to Face Contact; Outside;

Mechanical Equipment; Electrical Equipment; Moving Objects; High Places; Fumes / Odors; Hazardous Materials

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and / or skills required for this position.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Days, Evenings, weekends
• On-call shifts

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Bell Partners, Inc. ( BPI or the Company ) is an equal employment opportunity employer. BPI’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military / veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

BPI also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is BPI’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Note to Applicants : Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Bell Partners Inc. unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.