Maintenance Technician

div id="before_text" class="section"/div div class="section" div id="before_text" class="section" pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"stronguOverview/u/strong/span/p pAvanath is proud to be named one of the top property management companies to provide affordable housing for the workforce.nbsp;/p pemCultivating the American Dream /emis the purpose that binds the Avanath team. At Avanath, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Whether it is helping residents call one of our communities’ home, providing excellence in customer service, or championing our workforce, we are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live, work, and be./p pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"stronguThe Role:/u/strong/spanstrongnbsp;/strongstrongnbsp;/strongAs a Maintenance Technician, you will create an environment where people will want to live. You will maintain the property to ensure good working order and pleasant curb appeal while providing excellent customer service to your residents./p pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"strongemThe incumbent in this role must possess a high degree of professionalism and positive engagement for our residents and the workforce./em/strong/span/p ul listrongAn Aptitude for Connecting - /strongMust possessstrong /stronga strong sense for creating a sense of community, as well as the drive to go the extra mile to create a positive experience for all residents and staff. Your success and purpose are driven by the relationships that you build within your communities, including vendor partners, and regulatory and social services partnerships.nbsp; This includes adopting a collaborative approach to create consistently favorable circumstances that foster success and effectiveness for the Organization and the communities./li listrongAn Authentic Attitude -nbsp;/strongConsistently demonstrate an open and professional attitude and approach when assessing and resolving resident and staff concerns.nbsp; This includes but is not limited tonbsp;seeking resources throughout the organization via the organization's support services and senior leadership.nbsp;/li listrongAn Approach that is positive and Professional/strong - Consistently demonstrate an approach of active listening and understand that your participation and support are integral to the success of Avanath, ensuring that each resident and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued as you and the staff work to resolve challenges./li /ul pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"stronguQualifications/u/strong/span/p ul li2 years of multifamily maintenance experience is highly desired./li liHands-on maintenance skills, including plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, appliances, pools, etc./li liEPA Type II or Universal certification is highly desired; CPO is a plus./li liAvailability to be on-call to address any emergencies./li liReliable Transportation./li liA positive attitude and the desire to learn and develop your skills./li liSuperior customer service and verbal communication skills./li liAble to work both independently and as a member of a team./li liBasic computer knowledge, Windows (Word, Excel), internet, and e-mail./li /ul pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"stronguKey Accountabilities/u/strong/span/p pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"+/span strongCustomer Service and Maintenance/strong/p ul ul liProvides exceptional customer service with every Interaction and delivers high-quality maintenance service./li liComplete assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements./li liCompletes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work./li liAssists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed./li liSupports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts, when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use of tools and equipment. Assists in conducting routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate concerns about the physical needs of the property to management./li liFollows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs./li /ul /ul pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"+/span strongAdherence to Property Management Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines/strong/p ul ul liPractices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the appropriate individual(s)./li liComplies with Avanath’s safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property’s routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety-related laws and requirements, andnbsp;reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately./li liFollows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s)./li liConduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing,nbsp;emAmericans with Disabilities Act/em, and all other laws pertaining to the apartment industry./li /ul /ul pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"+/span strongPhysical Demands amp; Working Conditions/strong/p ul ul liThe incumbent in this position is classified as essential staff and is expected to report to work and adhere to all safety and business protocols./li liMay be required to report to work during inclement weather conditions./li liFrequent standing and walking./li liReading, comprehending, writing, performing calculations, and communicating verbally./li liMay work in an elevated site, may walk on uneven ground./li liOccasional squatting, bending neck/waist, twisting neck/waist, pushing, and pulling./li liMaybe required to travel to sister communities to provide maintenance support./li /ul /ul pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"stronguHow Avanath Supports You/u/strong/spannbsp;/p pWe know that our teams are the heart of our success and growth, and we are committed to showing our appreciation./p pWe offer:/p ul liCulture Built on Purpose and Core Values -nbsp;A Commitment to Integrity,nbsp;A Spirit of Caring, andnbsp;A Focus on Continuous Improvement./li liComprehensive Benefits – health, dental amp; vision, 401(k), personal time off, paid holidays and more!/li liGrowth that is based on achievement and an emphasis on promoting from within our ranks versus just external candidates./li liDevelopment – a commitment to creating opportunities to learn and expand your knowledge in the industry, from online training platforms to training classes to one-on-one coaching./li /ul pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"stronguDiversity amp; Inclusion/u/strong/spannbsp;/p pAvanath Capital is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have, and Diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) are at the very core of Avanath’s operating and investment philosophy. We believe that bringing together people with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, talents, and experiences at all levels of our organization, including the executive team, enables us to proactively and creatively achieve our mission to enable opportunities for hard-working American families. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of our culture, our reputation, and our achievements. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. Our organization’s diversity initiatives include—but are not limited to—our practices and policies on recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; and the ongoing development of a work environment built on the premise of gender and diversity equity that encourages and enforces:/p pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"+nbsp;/spannbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Respectful communication and cooperation between all employees./p pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"+/spannbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Teamwork and employee participation, permitting the representation of all groups and employee perspectives./p pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"+/spannbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Work/life balance through flexible work schedules to accommodate employees’ varying needs./p pspan style="color: rgb(101, 94, 155);"+/spannbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Employer and employee contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and respect for diversity./p pnbsp;/p /div /divdiv class="content-pay-transparency"div class="pay-input"div class="description"pCompensation Range/p/divdiv class="title"Compensation Range/divdiv class="pay-range"span$17/spanspan class="divider"mdash;/spanspan$19 USD/span/div/div/div