Maintenance Technician

Vesta Realty is looking for talented individuals with the drive to succeed and grow with our company. Voted a “Great Place to Work” in 2024, Vesta Realty strives to provide the career growth and professional development opportunities that are vital to the success of our workforce. Since being established in 2017, Vesta has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Multifamily Property Management Firms in the United States. We know that this wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of our diverse team and dynamic leadership. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the multifamily industry, we are excited about the opportunities that await you with the Vesta family.

This is not a remote position. This is an on site position.

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician

JOB LOCATION: Sand Hills Apartments

JOB NUMBER FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT DIVISION: Vesta Realty

GROUP: Residential Property Management 

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor/ Property Manager

JOB SUMMARY, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, JOB REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY

Our Maintenance Technicians support efforts in maintaining the property’s maintenance repair operations to the highest standards of safety, quality, and cleanliness.  You will be responsible for assisting the Maintenance Supervisor with preventative maintenance tasks on a scheduled basis. Maintenance Technicians are responsible for upholding the Vesta SOP standard when completing repairs in general maintenance, emergency maintenance, or other related tasks.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Assists in trash pickup on the property.  

Assists in all types of maintenance, when necessary and as requested.  

Assists in completing the turnovers/make-readies of vacant units, as requested. 

 On-call in accordance with scheduling to handle maintenance emergencies from residents and property emergencies 

 Assists with resident functions, as requested.  

Complete all duties regarding make-ready/vacant units.  

Service appliances, as requested.  

Services general plumbing and basic electrical needs of the property to include replacing/fixing toilets, light switches, garbage disposals, ceiling fans, etc.  

Rekey locks, as requested.  

Assists in maintaining inventory of tools, equipment and supplies.  

Replace burned out light bulbs, broken globes, etc. in units and throughout the exterior of the property, as needed.  

Performs corrective maintenance and satisfied residents’ needs following company procedures when performing service requests.  

Observes condition of apartment and reports any unusual circumstances (size/number of pets, unauthorized occupants, illegal activity, etc.)  

Observes condition of property in general and reports any unusual circumstances.  

Makes regular inspection of the grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances and major equipment, as directed.  

Should be familiar with the location of power, water and gas turnoff valves, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants on the property.  

Enters occupied apartments to perform necessary repairs.  

Cleans up thoroughly after performing work.  

Notifies Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager, as directed, regarding any supplies necessary to complete service requests.  

Performs pool and spa maintenance, as directed.  

Follows company procedures regarding safety and emergencies.  

Attends employee meetings and training seminars, as requested.  

Wears company uniform and badge during work hours. 

REPORTING

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager on a regular basis, as directed.  

Maintains good relationships with other staff members, working with the Leasing Office and under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.  

Maintains good rapport with outside contract vendors working on the property.  

Maintains good rapport with current and prospective residents.  

  REQUIREMENTS 

High School diploma or equivalent.  

Above-average written and oral communications skills.  

Ability to communicate effectively in the predominant business language, English.  

Reliable transportation.  

Valid Driver’s License.  

Provides/uses own tools.  

Always uses good safety habits.  

Neat, clean appearance.  

Compatible with a wide range of people.  

Needs to be thorough, reliable, responsible, honest, organized, flexible and service-oriented.  

Possesses basic knowledge of the following: 

Electrical systems  

Plumbing systems  

Painting procedures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 20-50 lbs and constantly moving furniture, appliances and heavy machinery correctly and safely.  

Frequent climbing – ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc. in addition to using feet, legs, hands and/or arms.  

Body agility is important.  

The ability to maintain equilibrium is also important to prevent falling from high places or when walking, standing or crouching.  

Stooping – downward and forward by bending legs and spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.  

Frequent kneeling and bending legs at the knees to come to rest on one or both knees.  

Frequent crouching downward and forward by bending legs and back/spine.  

Frequent reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.  

Frequent handling of various sizes and weights of items. Needs the ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with one or both hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hands, such as to turn a switch or replace a light bulb.