What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at CWS Apartment Homes, LLC?
Who We Are
We are honored to be recognized as a multi-award winning organization, including one of the Best Places to Work in Multifamily Housing for 2019. At CWS, we recognize these awards are won because our greatest asset is our people. CWS’ competitive advantage is to hire leaders with qualities which allow them to successfully interact with colleagues and others in the workplace and beyond. Through your leadership, you are not just exemplifying CWS’ strategy, you are expressing who you are and what you stand for as a leader.
Our five core values we embody are: Honoring Our Word, Ethical Dealings are Paramount, A Respect for People, Requirement for Profitability and Sustainability, A Demand for Excellence with a Sense of Urgency.
What We Do
Since 1969, CWS has delivered exceptional living experiences for our customers. Over the years, our company has expanded and we’re proud to serve more than 60,000 residents and 800 team members across the country. We believe our success is a product of staying true to who we were at the onset. As a result, our daily actions are designed to deliver on our purpose of “Enhancing Lives the CWS Way.” We have a signature style which includes friendly associates, responsive service, well-designed floorplans, unique amenities, and spotless communities.
What You Will Do
If you have a knack for troubleshooting and like working with your hands, our Maintenance Technician position will keep you on your feet! Your responsibilities will vary each day at the community. This role is essential in keeping our community operating smoothly and according to safety standards. There will be a great amount of interaction with customers, residents and guests, therefore maintaining a high level of customer service is imperative to the success of this position.
Essential Job Functions:
- Replace filters and clean air conditioning vents in vacant apartments and occupied units on as needed basis
- Perform HVAC, plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, and other interior repairs
- Service requests made by residents should be completed within 24 hours
- Handle on-call duties whenever needed
- Replace breezeway light bulbs as needed
- Assists with apartment make-readies including painting, repairs, carpet shampoos, wall/sheetrock repair, lock changes, etc.
- Assists in distribution of flyers and other materials
- Assists in picking up litter
- Maintain pool chemical levels and cleanliness
- Perform preventative maintenance
Job Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- Technical certifications a plus
- Knowledge of on-site property maintenance helpful
- Minimum 1 year previous work experience in apartment maintenance or trade that requires basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC
- Able to interpret service requests and schedules in English
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Able to adhere to set and variable work schedule, including weekends and emergencies as required
- Able to adhere to company policies, procedures, and practices
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Able to professionally interact with customers, residents, and guests as needed
- Own basic set of hand tools
- Able to perform work responsibilities at locations other than assigned property
- Able to travel within major metropolitan area and may be required to attend company functions in cities other than assigned location requiring overnight stay
- Possess a valid Driver's License with good driving record and current automobile insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
