Maintenance Technician

Focus Property Management is a popular, rapidly growing, service oriented, property management company who is seeking a full time Maintenance Technician. We are looking for a positive, hardworking, trustworthy individual who can serve our apartment communities’ needs throughout the Fox Valley. This is a great opportunity to gain an understanding of the inner workings of property management and real estate investing!

Are you tired of working a job where you’re looking at the clock every 12 minutes waiting for 4:00 PM to hit? Sick of the Sunday blues & experiencing the perpetual case of the Mondays? Tired of not being recognized for a job well done? If this is you, you have stopped scrolling at the right company.

Who We Are: Focus is one of the fastest growing property management companies in the country. Know why? Because we’re a team full of hard working, motivated people who want to disrupt how things are done in property management! Our mission is to improve our residents’ lives and provide them with a place they feel proud to call home. So, although we’ve grown 3900% since our inception in 2019, we’ve only just begun and don’t plan on slowing down!

Who we Aren’t: We aren’t your punch the clock, 9-5 gig that many of us can relate to. We aren’t micro managers who look to crush creativity and limit your potential. We aren’t a company that’s going to hold you back on what is possible rather one that encourages you to be brave and disrupt the norm!

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Inspect buildings, equipment and appliances for functionality, checking for faults and fixing them where they exist to keep all things running and functioning properly; also, make provision for replacement of old and damaged appliances
• Diagnose problems with appliances and facilitate their prompt repairs for the convenience of property users, and carry out repairs on minor problems, such as light fixtures, clogged toilets, leakages, peeling wall and various objects/items that are directly associated with the unit themselves
• Ensure that properties are safe and void of any danger to their occupants, visitors, and workers by putting away harmful objects and equipment, and putting in place machinery to handle emergencies, such as fire outbreaks; and create exit routes with proper direction for easy location during emergencies
• Create and implement property maintenance policies and standards to serve as a guide to other property workers to prevent misuse of property appliances which could result to damage
• Develop and maintain a good relationship with contractors, vendors, and site workers to get the best deals on property repairs, supplies, and maintenance
• Check electrical wiring for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards to avoid accidents
• Maintain open communication liaising with consultants and property managers for information regarding operations, renovations, and authorizations
• Clean and prepare vacated buildings and rooms, getting them ready for new occupants to move-in
• Design, plan, and schedule for Maintenance Requests to be executed on properties
• Conduct training for new maintenance workers to get them acquainted with the job

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs, frequently bending and lifting safely
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Flexibility to maintain Emergency Lines (On Call Status)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others

Skills/Attributes Desired:

• Hard-working, positive attitude and patience
• Time management skills to prioritize and complete a variety of tasks throughout the day
• General maintenance skill desired but not required
• Trustworthy
• Technological skills: Willingness to learn and utilize updated software and hardware daily
• Mechanical skills: The service technician is required to have mechanical skills to handle minor repairs and fixtures
• Knowledge of electricity: Knowing how electricity works will help the technician to diagnose electrical problems and carry out minor repairs
• General maintenance skills: With good maintenance skills, the technician will know how things work and how to keep the place organized, as well as how to tackle maintenance tasks in a fast and easy manner
• Verbal and written communication skills: The property maintenance technician needs to have strong communications skills for effective delivery of information to clients, colleagues, and management
• Adaptability to unique and ever changing situations

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Pay and Benefits:

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Flexible work schedule
• Hands on job training
• Opportunities to promote within the company and gain additional responsibility and experience, gain insight and knowledge into personal finance/real estate investing after initial probationary period has been completed
• Medical and Supplemental insurance benefits available (dental, vision, short term disability, accident and life insurances)

Goals of a Maintenance Technician:

• Communicate with all residents who submit a Service Request within 24 hours
• All Service Requests are completed within 48hrs

• Adhere to Service Technician Standard Operating Procedure(s)