Maintenance Technician - Lincoln - Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus

Division Summary : NP Dodge Management company specializes in the management of multifamily and commercial real estate, representing over 4,000 residential homes and 2.

5 million sq. ft. of medical, office, retail and storage facilities across Nebraska and Iowa. With a legacy reaching back to 1855 NP Dodge is known for our professionalism and time-tested management strategies that combine old-fashioned customer service with the latest technology.

Job Summary : The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance in vacant and occupied apartments, physical plan maintenance on common equipment, and building maintenance activities covering items like balconies, stair rails, fences, doors, windows, clubhouse equipment and laundry facilities with an emphasis on superior customer service.

Essential Functions :

• Landscape MaintenancePick up trash as many times per day as is necessary to keep the grounds throughout the property clean and free of debris.
• Service RequestsComplete service requests, within 24 hours of receipt, working on appliances, light fixtures, HVAC units, electrical systems, plumbing and drains.

Record supplies and materials used, and labor hours devoted to each service request.Keep accurate records of refrigerant use on approved EPA log.

• Electrical Maintenance : Diagnose and repair electrical problems within residential units and common areas.Install and maintain lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuit breakers.
• Pool Maintenance : Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and maintenance of swimming pools and associated equipment.Monitor chemical levels and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Preventive MaintenanceUsing Company guidelines, establish the Preventive Maintenance Schedule for a property.Perform preventive maintenance as required according to the property’s Preventive Maintenance Schedule.

Perform seasonal pool maintenance activities.Perform after-hours exterior lighting inspection.

Apartment PrepPerform make-ready service in vacant apartments and communicate on a daily basis the progress of assigned units.

Remove abandoned furniture, personal affects, or any other items left by residents vacating apartments and store or discard as directed.

Move furniture from one apartment to another to set up model apartment

Inventory ControlAdminister an inventory control system to ensure an adequate stock of supplies is maintained so work may be completed in a timely manner.

Prepare supply orders from approved vendors to maintain property standards.

• Troubleshoot Maintenance ProblemsTroubleshoot any maintenance problem.Evaluate priorities and emergencies.
• Snow removalUsing appropriate snow removal equipment and remove snow from sidewalks, steps and between parked cars throughout the property.

Spread appropriate ice melt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.Maintain accurate records on daily Snow and Ice Removal Log.

AdministrativeSchedule maintenance activity among staff as needed.Maintain daily communications with the Property Manager / Service Supervisor reporting on work production, special problems and personnel issues.

Participate in the preparation of the annual property budget and be responsible for managing expenditures related to maintenance, repair and operations within budget parameters.

Education / Experience / Qualifications :

High School Diploma, or equivalent.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Proven experience in apartment maintenance, or related fields.

Preferred Skills / Abilities :

EPA certification for refrigerant recovery and recharging is a plus.

Special Demands :

• Valid, up-to-date driver’s license is required.
• Reliable automobile.

EEO / AAP Statement : NP Dodge Company is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, political beliefs, disability, or history if disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational qualification) and to promote the full realization of this policy.