Maintenance Technician

Fortis Property Management
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Weekly Hours: Full-Time (Hourly)
Property Location:  Casa De Luna Apartments
Property Type: Conventional

Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician with a background in conventional multifamily residential properties to join our property management team. In this role, you will work closely with the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily property upkeep and ensure a high-quality living environment for our residents.

Why Join Fortis Property Management?
At Fortis, our success is built entirely on the talent and dedication of people like you. We pride ourselves on cultivating a team of thoughtful, innovative, and driven professionals. To reward your hard work, we offer a highly competitive commission and bonus structure. We are deeply committed to your professional growth, actively promoting from within because we believe the leaders of tomorrow are working with us today.

Job Description/Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
You assist in your community's goal to effectively and efficiently lease the property, while also promoting excellence in resident care and service. You work alongside a team of leasing agents in the office and maintenance technicians, groundskeepers, and a maintenance supervisor on your property, all under the direction of your property/community manager. There, your contribution to the team is specifically:
Financial

- Assist in achieving budgeted maintenance expenses

- Assist in the achievement of the annual budget plan

- Advise the Maintenance Supervisor as to stock levels of supplies and equipment
Facility Management

- Physical condition of the community, including the condition of vacation apartments

- Advise the Maintenance Supervisor of maintenance problems and solutions

- Ensure all work orders are completed in a timely fashion

- Provide same day services on work orders

- Walk the community daily noting needed repairs

- Knowledge of all utility cut offs

- Daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor to discuss progress, follow-up, or complications regarding maintenance activities

- Produce 5 day turns on vacant units

- Assume emergency on-call duty status as scheduled

- Assist in the maintenance of the maintenance shop
Resident Relations

- Provide superior customer service

- Complete all work orders and ensure the highest quality of customer satisfaction
Administration

- Maintain a professional image and attitude

- Attend instructional training classes as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor

- Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures
Knowledge of and adherence to the following:

- Fair Housing policies and procedures

- ADA, OSHA, and EPA policies and procedures
Other duties as needed or required

Supervision Received:
The Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager.

Qualifications & Skills:
Education

- High School graduate or equivalent

- Some Vocational/Technical school and/or college
Experience

- Minimum 2 years maintenance experience  in conventional multifamily residential properties is required

- EPA Certification required

- CPO Certification required

- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, and pool care

- Must have own tools

- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) property management software (Yardi, PO Purchase System) preferred

- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- Health Savings Account (HSA) options

- 401(k) retirement plan (eligibility per company policy)

- Paid Time Off

- Company-paid Holidays

- Professional development opportunities

- Career advancement within a growing organization
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This Property Management Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.