*Position Purpose*
The Property Maintenance Technician is responsible for working with the Property Manager in the management of a group of assigned properties in accordance with the terms of the property’s management agreement and company protocols.
A candidate for this position must be able to use good judgement and discretion to problem solve and/or resolve issues on and off property, serve as tenant liaison for the properties, and maintain a high level of tenant satisfaction.
The candidate will work from home, and travel to their assigned properties in Houston and surrounding area, up to 150-mile radius.
The scope of authority and duties for this position are dependent on the type, size, and complexity of the properties managed.
The qualified candidate must have experience handling the maintenance for multiple properties.
*Duties: RPMT may be responsible for one or more of the following:*
· Perform monthly inspections of the properties, to ensure a high level of maintenance, of the interior and exterior of each property within the portfolio.
Document the inspection findings with photos in the company software.
· Self-Perform Maintenance items such as light bulb / ballast replacement, ceiling tile replacement, pressure washing sidewalks and building, light carpentry, and painting, as needed.
Other maintenance tasks may be requested.
· May directly or indirectly supervise security, janitorial, and other vendors relied upon to manage the buildings within the property.
· Coordinate and escort lender inspections, appraisers, and other required inspections.
· Participate in performance oversight of all service contractors who perform work on properties, for example HVAC, landscaping, etc.
Coordinate and manage all vendors & 3rd party service providers.
· Oversee tenant requests for service, to include obtaining estimates, providing proposals, and submitting work orders.
Document all service requests in Happy Fox maintenance software and update until the request for service has been completed.
· Purchase supplies and services required within the area of responsibility and approved budget guidelines.
· Coordinate Fire/Life Safety procedures, and move-ins/move-outs.
· Maintain Tenant Contact info; updating information for specific properties as needed.
· Ability to communicate effectively with Principals and Partners within the company.
*Minimum Requirements:*
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· Ability to travel to properties as required within East Texas and surrounding area up to a 150 mile radius on a regular basis, with overnight stay, if necessary.
· Current Drivers License and clear driving record
· 2 years of real estate maintenance, property management or related experience, or any similar combination of education and experience.
Candidates must have worked on multiple properties for an employer.
· Proficiency in Google Suite.
· Basic understanding of computer software programs and bookkeeping programs such as Google / Happy Fox or other internet maintenance ticketing software.
· Demonstrated initiative and sense of urgency in daily duties by meeting or improving upon deadlines
· Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Ability to work independently as a productive member of a team
· A complete background check, including criminal, credit and drug testing is required.
References from previous employer are also required.
· Technical certifications such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical encouraged but not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.
09 - $25.
40 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 3 years
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Extended hours
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Work setting:
* Clinic
* Office
* Outdoor work
* Warehouse
Ability to Relocate:
* Longview, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road