Maintenance Technician

If you are a team player, with a commitment to excellence in whatever you do, you could have a bright career opportunity with CAHEC Management, Inc. With over 30 years in the property management business, we strive every day to fulfill our Mission by providing opportunities for employees to achieve professional excellence.

We offer a variety of positions from onsite property managers and maintenance staff, to district managers, and support staff at the home office located in Columbia, South Carolina.

We would like to have you consider joining a team that provides training, recognition, reward and challenge.

We offer competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, short term/long term disability insurance at group rates and 401K.

Hiring Full Time Maintenance Technician

Schedule Varies

Location 100% In Person, Varies

Position Duties and Responsibilities

A.       Essential Functions

 1.0 Leadership, Coaching, and Mentoring

1. 1. Must be able to perform day-to-day activities without direct supervision from the Site Manager.
   2. Communicates well with the Site Manager to carry out the objectives of efficient property operation.
   3. Promote good public relations with residents, co-workes, company staff, and service providers through a great attitude and resident trust. 
   4. Contributes to a culture whereby Department is delivering the highest level of service to internal/external customers while adhering to CMI’s & Values.

 2.0 Responsibilities

1. 1. Assure all service requests are completed in a timely manner while prioritizing health and safety request first.
   2. Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repair in a timely and professional manner.
   3. Accurately document work performed on the service request form.
   4. Identify potential issues and liabilities and communicate findings with the Community Manager to carry out a proactive maintenance approach, while keeping the site(s) in the best possible physical condition.
   5. Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.

1. 6. Ability to flex work schedule to accommodate after hour and weekend emergencies in a timely manner
   7. Perform regular site inspections of exterior and interior of property to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and management standards. Assist Site Manager in identifying capital improvement projects and on-going maintenance needs.
   8. Accompany Site Manager during interior unit inspections to inspect interior for any maintenance issues, to replace HVAC filters, and to perform a check of all fire and safety items such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, firestops, and any additional furnished equipment.
   9. Responsible for CMI provided maintenance tablet, iPhone, and keys to the site(s).
   10. Order materials, supplies, parts, and equipment in coordination with the Site Manager, and while adhering to the site’s annual budget.
   11. Maintain shop appearance to standards to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory. 
   12. Assess vacant units and restore the unit to make ready condition. Coordinate status of vacant units with the Site Manager.
   13. Monitor independent contractors to ensure work is being completed as directed.
   14. Assess all physical aspects of the site on a routine basis to include, but not limited to, HVAC systems, windows, siding, roofs, exterior lighting, water leaks, and breezeways.

B.         Additional Responsibilities

            Complete special projects as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

1. Minimum Learned Skills and Abilities
   0. General maintenance experience to include, but not limited to, knowledge of appliance repair, light carpentry, plumbing/electrical knowledge, and drywall/painting.
   1. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot maintenance issues and repairs.
   2. Comprehensive knowledge of Fair Housing Laws, including completion of courses prior to start date and thereafter, repeated annually.
   3. Eager to learn new skills and attend any available training opportunities.
   4. Physically able to perform maintenance duties as required.

B.       Minimum Work/leadership Experience

A proven track record of three years maintenance experience that is relevant to repairs, replacement, analyzing, and troubleshooting. Experience in residential housing a plus.

C.       Significant Physical Position Requirement

Physical effort which is associated with but not limited to, walking new construction projects and physical inspections to monitor interior and exterior of the physical asset. This position must perform the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as additional duties assigned by management. The Maintenance Technician’s duties and responsibilities may include safely lifting heavy objects, the use of ladders, performing work on or above ground level and also may require stooping or stretching or standing for long periods of time. 

D.      Work Environment

This position is based on the site(s) to which the maintenance technician is assigned. Travel will be by automobile and may only be required for local trips to obtain equipment, emergency parts, or tools. Some objectives may require working on-site at various locations, and some professional training opportunities may also require travel.

E.       Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Office Equipment Used

Typical equipment includes, but not limited to, Samsung maintenance tablet and an iPhone provided for emergency maintenance calls and work meetings.

CAHEC Management Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. This policy also prohibits employees from harassing any other employees for any reason including, but not limited to, race, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disabled status.