EXPERIENCED MAINTENANCE TECHNICAN in San Diego, CA, California at PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

Maintenance Technician

Role Summary:

The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the inside and external buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet the Company’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality by performing maintenance-related tasks.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Completes assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as routine upkeep 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 set by PMD.
• Completes 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/turn” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials utilizing PMD PO procedure, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance shop by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.
• Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.
• Assists 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, common area walls and signage as needed.
• Supports 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 for tools and equipment.
• May periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors, and other service providers to verify the work, materials and services meet quality standards, scope and specifications as required.
• Complies with PMD’s safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property’s routine safety meetings, completing required training on local Health and Safety related laws and requirements, and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
• Demonstrates customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services, and completing assigned work orders with efficiency and urgency.
• 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.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Understanding of basic mechanical systems and the ability to troubleshoot and repair as needed, such as electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
• English verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define and correct problems.
• Proficiency in customer service and interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively interact with residents, clients, team members, and other business contacts, respond courteously to questions and requests, and stay calm when addressing and resolving customer problems.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to represent company management in a support capacity, act as first point of contact for internal team members and external visitors to the Company/Property, and answer questions related to department operating policies.
• EPA certification