Maintenance Technician Jobs

Working for SAMO Apartments means embarking on a rewarding career with an owner-managed company that prides itself on its forward-leaning vision. Our playbook puts people first.
Essential Functions

• Complete occupied unit service requests within standard completion times in order to provide a quality living environment to our residents
• Participate in company-provided training such as fair housing, safety training, and harassment prevention training
• Perform grounds and housekeeping tasks as needed
• Manage maintenance shop inventory to ensure regularly-used supply is in stock
• Perform administratively maintenance functions, and accurate tracking of inventory for repair and maintenance, and Yardi service requests and reports
• Remain available for emergencies, on-call duties, and resident functions
• Perform administratively duties including the documentation of the status of service request and completion of checklists
• Participate in the implementation of an emergency plan for the property and assist in emergency operations
• Report information about property operations and potential safety hazards to ensure compliance with OSHA standards
• Complete all work tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Present a professional and efficient attitude in remedying any resident complaint to ensure resident satisfaction while working within company guidelines
• Complete the “make ready” process in 3-5 business days or as instructed; perform pre-move-in inspections to ensure unit readiness
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Participate in preventative maintenance programs and ongoing maintenance and repair
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of any property specific special needs or problems (asbestos, remediation plan, deficient mechanical or plumbing systems, etc.)
• Complete all phases of apartment make-ready work, including troubleshooting, and repair of most major and all minor mechanical systems
• Inspect all common area lighting, sprinkler systems, fire prevention systems, and fire extinguishers regularly

Requirements

• Must be able to receive and act orally on directions given orally or in writing
• Must be self-motivated and positive team member
• Previous experience with Yardi a plus
• Must be able to function effectively in a customer service environment
• Must have general knowledge of building mechanical systems and controls, electrical systems, interior finishes and products
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents, co-workers, and vendors

Qualifications And Skills (technical And Non-technical)

• Proficient in most areas of apartment maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, floor coverings, carpentry, locks, appliances, pools, and spas, roof and life safety equipment
• Above average mechanical aptitude and understanding of building materials and tools
• Minimum one year in apartment maintenance or equivalent field
• Must possess own hand tools
• Computer skills in a Windows-based environment
• HVAC experience or certification preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance

SAMO Apartments, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, sex, gender (including the fact that an individual is transgender, transitioning or transitioned), pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, including without limitation, breastfeeding or related conditions, national origin, marital status, military and veteran status, membership in military reserves, political affiliation, registered domestic partnership status (as defined by California Family Code

• 297), family care or medical leave status, medical condition (including genetic information and characteristics), physical disability or mental disability, citizenship status, possession of a driver’s license under California Vehicle Code
• 12801.9, religion, religious dress, and grooming, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local laws. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable, and state and federal laws.