Preventative Maintenance Technician II

Liberty Military Housing – Own your passion for service! At Liberty Military Housing, we’re here to serve those who serve our country by providing military families with comfortable, well-maintained homes in inviting communities across the United States. We take great pride in our highly trained team of professionals. With a blend of property management and military backgrounds, our employee-owners bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, along with unparalleled levels of empathy and understanding for our residents and one another.

Liberty Military Housing is dedicated to helping our employees develop personally and professionally and provides an unprecedented 150+ hours of professional development annually to each employee-owner. Camaraderie and collaboration form the foundation of our culture. We put people first, honouring one another’s diverse experiences, ideas, and contributions to our shared success. We strive to bring out the best in each other so we can do outstanding work and positively impact the lives of military families.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general and preventative maintenance repairs in a multi-family residential community.
• Operate building systems and related equipment and tools to complete tasks to Liberty Military Housing’s quality standards.
• Effectively communicate, perform quality work in a safe manner and deliver on our mission of providing exemplary service in accordance with Liberty Military Housing’s quality customer satisfaction standards.
• Troubleshoot, repair and install new electrical fixtures, switches, breakers, and receptacles.
• Prepare and finish all interior and exterior surfaces.
• Move, install, replace household appliances.
• Install, repair, and replace drywall, counters and cabinetry.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance, installation and repairs on a variety of building systems and appliances, including plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpentry, appliance repair and electrical.
• Apply proficient skills in two or more of the following trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, appliance repair, etc.
• Complete all assigned maintenance work on vacant homes within LMH standards.
• Participate in routine inspections (including QC, move in, preventative maintenance, machinery, appliance, etc.).
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of common areas, maintenance shop, etc.
• Maintain and update all assigned service requests using Yardi Mobile until assignment is completed and closed.
• Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on homes, community and/or common areas to supervisor.
• Demonstrate the appropriate and safe use of standard hand and power tools, equipment and machinery.
• Participate in and attend various department or regional meetings, resident or community events, seminars, and other work-related events.
• Comply with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment and LMH Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
• Understand and follow safe work practices for all trades, including but not limited to: Lockout Tag-out, Confined Space Entry, use of hazardous chemicals, use of Personal Protective Equipment, Ladder Safety, and working from Elevated Surfaces.

Qualifications:

• Three or more years’ related experience required.
• Intermediate level understanding and experience in the following basic trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, appliance repair.
• Communication and effective interaction with co-workers, managers, vendors or residents; sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Advanced skills regarding the operation of small hand and electrical tools, basic electrical, carpentry, painting and small machinery repair.
• Extensive knowledge of appliances.
• Basic computer skills (able to operate mobile device, PC).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle (valid license required); may require use of personal or company vehicle, or electrical cart.
• Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings and other work-related activities.
• Ability to meet the following physical requirements: Independently lift/carry supplies or equipment up to 65 lbs; frequent reaching, stooping, bending and kneeling; extensive walking and standing, ability to climb up and down stairs/ladders.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Must be willing to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, in all weather conditions, and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

What We Provide You:

Liberty Military Housing takes into consideration everything from career development to family matters, and health & wellness. We are committed to offering our team members a wide range of benefits, including the following:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance*
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan w/company match
• Employee Stock Ownership plan
• Incentive Bonus Program
• 10 Paid holidays per year
• 40 hours Paid Sick Leave per year**
• 80 hours Paid Vacation per year**

* Medical/Dental/Vision insurance eligible after 30 days of full-time employment. **Vacation and sick time are based on the employee's hire date.

Pay Range $18.00 - $25.00 Hourly