Apartment Maintenance Technician duties and responsibilities
An apartment maintenance job description commonly includes duties and responsibilities such as:
Responding to maintenance requests in occupied units
Perming maintenance on vacant units to make rent ready for new resident
Inspecting apartment systems to identify repair or maintenance needs
Touching up paint or painting walls
Mowing grass, pulling weeds or trimming bushes or trees
Handling light plumbing or electrical repairs
Trouble shooting appliance issues
Picking up grounds
Apartment Maintenance Technician skills and qualifications
Successful Apartment Maintenance Technicians typically have a wide range of skills, such as:
Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems
An understanding of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Strong troubleshooting abilities
Effective time management
Experience working with wrenches, screwdrivers, multimeters and drills
Good customer service skills
Knowledge about safety regulations
A basic understanding of building codes, such as accessible means of egress
