Maintenance Technician - Drywall repair/Painting - Pratum Companies

Maintenance Technician (Drywall repair/Painting)

This entry level maintenance technician is responsible for conducting general maintenance and repairs to the property’s structures and common areas, ensuring they are in the best possible condition.

Essential Duties

• Hanging, installing, patching, repairing, finishing drywall including texture matching, and painting.
• Assist maintenance team with turns, Service request and the make ready process, to include drywall repairs, trim repairs, exterior doors, among other items
• Basic unit maintenance: Paints, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures, repairs or replaces old faulty parts; checks locks, replaces burned out light bulbs.
• Aide in preventative Maintenance; Make regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment: checks for appearance and cleanliness, checks for structural cracks, excessive wear; and faulty parts. Mow lawn, clean gutters.
• Completes minor structural repairs as needed

Qualifications

• Working experience in hanging, installing, patching, repairing, finishing drywall including texture matching, and painting.
• General knowledge of all aspects of maintenance repair and service
• Rough and finish carpentry skills
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including snow blowers, lawn mowers, and small hand tools
• Basic knowledge of repair to common appliances, and devices
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma, GED or Equivalent. This position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions. 

Professional Experience  

A minimum of three years’ experience Drywall/sheetrock repair and painting. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to speak to tenants and maintain good working relations with other staff members, tenants, and supervisor as well as any contract laborers working on the property.
 

Attendance/Travel Requirements

The position requires the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year.  Due to the property staffing limitations, it is extremely critical that individuals be able to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested.  The position requires the ability to serve on-call, as scheduled or as necessary.  Travel may be required at times to attend various owner gatherings either in the general vicinity of the associates home property, or in another state.  You must also be able to attend certain resident events that are held after hours.

Computer Skills

Basic computer/Internet knowledge

Physical Demands

Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities, push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.

Learning & Development

Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth though career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Pratum prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare benefits including:

Medical, Dental & Vision

Prescription Drug Program

Paid Vacation & Holiday

Paid Personal/ Sick Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid AD& D Insurance

Company Paid Short- Term

Company Paid Long-term Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance

Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Financial Planning

Retirement Savings Plan with company matching

Company outings and events

Pratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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