Maintenance technician - student housing at university partners austria

Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of responsibilities, including work orders, grounds and common area clean up and maintenance, and maintaining good resident relations.

• Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Always include those specifically assigned by the immediate supervisor.
  • Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractors.
  • Completing all routine service requests within 24 hours at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Ensuring the clean condition of the community at all times.
  • Spot cleaning the model and vacant units on a daily basis.
  • Common area inspection/pickup: Inspect all grounds and ensure cleanliness.
  • Make‑Ready Preparation:
    • Per the turn schedule provided by the Maintenance Supervisor, complete turns.
    • Install Vendor Lock on unit within 24 hours of receiving keys from resident.
    • Communicate any vendor make‑ready issues to Maintenance Supervisor.
    • Ensure that Maintenance Supervisor has walked unit and has approved all work before starting.
    • Complete a turnkey checklist for each unit as work is completed.
    • Obtain Maintenance Supervisor signature on form once work is finalized.
  • Workorders: Complete work orders as directed.
  • Key Change‑Outs: Change out vendor lock for newly keyed lock once a unit has been leased and move‑in is scheduled.
  • On Call: Provide on call coverage during non‑business hours.
  • Breezeway Cleanliness: Enforce trash standards on property.
  • Pool Maintenance: At the direction of Maintenance Supervisor, log and maintain pool chemicals daily, according to local code.
  • Scheduled Inspections:
    • Review Preventative Maintenance Calendar on a monthly basis.
    • At the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, perform the following duties on a monthly basis:
    • Car checks.
    • Breezeway inspections.
    • Safety and trip hazard inspections.
    • Replace filters on a quarterly basis and inspect units for mold and other problems during filter installs.
  • Equipment Inventory: Ensure proper equipment is kept in inventory. Assist in the verification of inventory as directed.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electric, plumbing, HVAC and basic construction.
• A general mechanical aptitude combined with a willingness and desire to learn.
• Professional demeanor resulting from previous maintenance experience.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Effective team player and ability to interact well with others.
• Organized and detail‑oriented.
• Effective time‑management skills.
• Ability to follow directions from a supervisor.
• Must have own tools.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders and to lift and carry heavy loads.
• Ability to work weekends or overtime as job requires.
• Ability to be on call weekends and after hours.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications / Licenses

Certified HVAC as required. Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Office environment.
• Outdoor environment.
• Mechanical facility.
• Changing weather conditions.
• Toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Odors or fumes.
• Electrical current.
• Loud machine/Equipment noise.
• Above ground level.
• Confining spaces.