Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Sand Property Maintenance is seeking a qualified Roaming Maintenance Technician to join our team in the Saint Paul, MN area! The Roaming Maintenance Technician is responsible for responding to work orders and performing preventive maintenance at multiple sites. This role also includes assisting with snow removal, light siding, roof, and concrete repair, and keeping the property well maintained.

This role predominantly supports four properties with a total of 187 apartment units in the Saint Paul & Arden Hills area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Respond to work orders. Promptly repair items. Communicate with the Property Manager status of work orders and maintenance charge back items.
2. Perform preventive maintenance on property, including but not limited to mechanical/electrical, HVAC, refrigeration and plumbing systems, building components, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
3. Inspect HVAC and mechanical components on a regular schedule. Maintain records as required.
4. Complete repairs for unit turn.
5. Assist with maintaining grounds and top-quality curb appeal.
6. Order supplies. Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies.
7. Perform touch up painting.
8. Keep storage area clean, neat, and organized.
9. Communicate with Property Manager and Leadership team any problems or unusual matters of significance.
10. Respond to emergency calls after hours on a rotating schedule.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. Appliances - able to diagnose and repair refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, microwaves, AC wall units, and garbage disposals.
2. Plumbing – able to repair leaks in various materials, (i.e., copper, PVC, etc.) Must be able to repair and/or replace plumbing fixtures, to include faucets, toilets, showers, and bathtubs. Must be able to replace zone valves on baseboard style heating systems.
3. Electrical – able to diagnose and repair electrical problems, to include light fixtures, light switches, GFI receptacles, doorbells, and low voltage systems.
4. Carpentry - able to make repairs that involve cabinets, doors, floors, ceilings, walls, and roofs. Must be able to replace doors, repair drywall, replace door and window trim, and baseboards.
5. Irrigation – Able to start up and shut down irrigation systems, troubleshoot issues, make repairs to broken irrigation heads and lines, and program systems accordingly.
6. HVAC – able to diagnose and repair all HVAC equipment to include furnaces, boilers, central air conditioners, air handlers, and other items as needed.
7. Professional communication skills, verbal and written.
8. Computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Yardi software.
9. Able to work independently with little supervision.
10. Prioritization and Organization skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

2-5 years’ experience in maintenance role

Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair

Prefer Property Maintenance experience.

Prefer MN State special engineer boilers license

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Pass a drug and background check.

Valid Class D Driver’s license with a good driving record

Ability to respond after typical business hours, to include middle of the night and weekends.

Job Type:

• Full-Time

Pay:

• $22.00 - $29.00/Hour

Benefits:

• Health & Welfare (Medical, Dental, vision, HSA, FSA)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Company Paid STD & LTD
• Retirement Benefits 401(K)
• Time Off Benefits (Holiday, PTO, VTO)

Candidates offered employment must submit to a Background Check & Drug Test, Kari Koskinen Check

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

EOE M/F/Vet/