Property Maintenance Technician

S.C. Swiderski (SCS), founded in Mosinee, Wisconsin in 1992 is a fully integrated real estate development company. SCS supports the development, design, construction, management, and maintenance of its portfolio. SCS values quality, trust, integrity, community, and innovation in its people and processes. SCS is committed to continuous growth and enhancing the housing industry by concentrating on providing solutions to housing needs.

OBJECTIVE: The property maintenance technician oversees the day-to-day running of our apartment buildings. Responsibilities include cleaning, painting, electrical, carpentry duties, and resolving tenants' maintenance-related queries and complaints as they arise.               

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oiling doorknobs, locks, hinges, and gates, as required.
• Repairing and unclogging toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, and exterior drains.
• Installing and repairing wires, plugs, and switches.
• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors and cleaning as needed.
• Painting interior and exterior walls.
• Disposing of trash found on the grounds.
• Tracking inventory to ensure that you have adequate maintenance supplies.
• Ordering Supplies
• Apartment Turns
• Ensuring that fire extinguishers, hydrants, alarms, and emergency exits always remain in excellent working condition.
• Unlocking apartments in instances where tenants have lost or forgotten their keys.
• Scheduling repairs that warrant special technical skills.
• Cleaning of units when needed 
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent is required
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from work each day
• Prior experience as an apartment maintenance technician or in a similar role.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment associated with property maintenance
• Understanding of maintenance equipment and hand tools, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues
• Dexterity and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be flexible and possess the ability to change priorities and direction based on the need of a project
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills

PREFERRED:

• Vocational or trade school certification 
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, heating, HVAC, electrical systems, and carpentry
• Knowledge of basic code requirements for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems installation and repair

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. 
• Frequent bending, kneeling, twisting/turning, crouching, crawling
• Ability to climb, work on and carry a ladder
• Comfortable working at various heights
• Ability to navigate diverse terrain
• Works with potentially hazardous materials

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the ability to work 40-45 hours per week Monday – Friday, with occasional hours outside of that range as business necessitates. This position will require weekends as needed for beginning/end of month turnovers. This position will be required to travel to multiple properties throughout your day to help with any issues that arise in various locations. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally performed in company rental property sites. Position involves working in all climates as well as multi-story buildings in various property locations. This role routinely is exposed to dust and noise associated with maintenance equipment.  

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.