Maintenance Technician

Whatever it takes to make our residents feel at home – that's what we do We are passionate about providing quality apartments homes, in a respectful environment, across twenty key markets in the USA. We are a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), who has, for more than 25 years, built its business around a relentless focus on our customer and our award-winning culture.

Performs general or specialized maintenance and repairs in multifamily residential setting. Applies proficient skills in all maintenance trades (Generalist), or expert level skills in at least two maintenance trades (Specialist) and operates building systems and related equipment and tools to complete tasks to resident's satisfaction.

You will work at our Park Towne Premier Apartment Homes located in the Museum District neighborhood, of Philadelphia, PA.

A bit more about what you'll do…

• With minimal guidance, troubleshoots and performs most (Generalist) maintenance and repairs on a variety of building systems and appliances, or all repairs on specific systems (Specialist), including HVAC, plumbing, structural, and electrical.
• With minimal direction, and in a professional manner, complete resident-requested repairs and service and preventive maintenance tasks.  
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to residents and team members regarding planned and completed tasks.
• Understand and follow local and corporate company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Understand and follow safe work practices for all trades, including but not limited to: Lockout Tagout, Electrical Safety, and Confined Space Entry, use of hazardous chemicals, and use of Personal Protective Equipment, Ladder Safety, and working from Elevated Surfaces.
• Typical independent assignments include (as appropriate to Generalist or Specialty): Troubleshoot, repair, or replace HVAC equipment and controls; install, repair, and replace all plumbing fixtures, piping, and systems; troubleshoot, replace, and install new electrical fixtures, switches, breakers, and receptacles; Prepare and finish all interior and exterior surfaces; move, install, repair, replace all household appliances; Install, repair, and replace drywall, counters, and cabinetry; all landscaping tasks; Operate and repair all pool equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for seeking education opportunities and self-improvement for personal growth and development.

• Must have maintenance experience and/or be trade school graduate. 
• Intermediate level understanding and experience in five or more maintenance trades, (Generalist) or Advanced level understanding and experience in two or more basic trades (Specialist): HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Appliance Repair, Carpentry, Landscaping, or Pool Operation.
• Demonstrate the appropriate and safe use of standard hand and power tools (Generalist), or the specialized tools of two or more trades (Specialist) listed in item (2) above.
• Must be willing to learn to assist mechanics where needed. 
• Must have a general working knowledge of how to repair, maintain and trouble-shoot electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC systems. 

Standard union rate at $21.51 per hour.

The schedule is TBD

The benefits included with this position are based off the Collective Bargaining Agreement standards.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.