Maintenance Technician

maintenance technician

Are you looking for a career opportunity within a global, growing real estate company?

Then you might be our next maintenance technician.

job description

Akelius is seeking an experienced maintenance technician for a multi-family community.

The maintenance technician will be a dependable individual with solid experience in all aspects of the apartment maintenance function, including basic plumbing, electrical, appliance repair and apartment turnover work.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills.

complete daily repair and upkeep tasks of the properties as assigned

respond to and complete residential maintenance requests

prepare vacant apartments through turn-over repairs and improvements

complete preventive maintenance in all assigned units biannually

clean and maintain grounds, including common areas

remove snow near property entrance, sidewalks, and parking areas

provide maintenance and keep inventory of all supplies and equipment

communicate with manager when materials are needed

maintain a professional appearance and attitude, with excellent customer service and time management skills

available to work on an on-call basis (including holidays, weekends, and late nights)

perform other duties as needed

who you are

a valid driver’s license

personal and reliable transportation to get to various work sites in order to respond to on-call emergencies

high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; Trade or technical school or industry related courses preferred

two plus years general experience in building maintenance or an education in the trades

experience with community renovation work strongly preferred

experience in replacement/repair of plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, and appliances

able to stand for up to 8 hours, occasionally climb ladders, and lift up to 75 pounds unassisted

applicants who are offered a position will be required to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test

proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

experience with Yardi Voyager preferred

universal CFC type 1 license is required depending on location

how to apply

Apply with a copy of your resume.

Akelius offers

competitive benefits with generous employer premium contributions

100% paid short- and long-term disability, as well as Life

401k with match

annual fitness benefit

internal industry specific education and training

about Akelius

Akelius acquires, upgrades, and manages residential properties.

Akelius owns rental apartments in the metropolitan cities New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Austin, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, London, and Paris.

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Akelius is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.