Maintenance Technician I Benefits include: Sign on bonus (1,000 payable after 1st 60 days of work)2 weeks paid vacation 1 paid mental health day per month (12 total additional paid days off per year)100% premium paid employee health insurance 100% paid employee short term disability & life insurance policyThis position requires: Dependable vehicle for transportation to, from, and around the portfolioReports to: Maintenance Manager Job Overview The Maintenance Technician I represents UDP and therefore should embody UDP ethics by being passionate, energetic, enthusiastic, self-directed, with a professional appearance and presentation. The Maintenance Technician I's core purpose is to maintain our properties in good condition, achieve a high level of customer satisfaction and breathe life into the properties themselves. The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for scheduled and unscheduled property maintenance and operating systems, ensuring both curb-appeal and a quality living environment for all residents and guests. Responsibilities and Duties Complete of all scheduled and unscheduled property maintenance functions that may include, but are not limited to: preventative maintenance, filter changes, HVAC repairs, light bulb changes, caulking, painting, minor plumbing maintenance on existing systems, and minor electrical maintenance as allowed without a license within state law requirements.Maintain the overall appearance of the interior and exterior of the property (including amenity spaces, common areas, and their equipment) by keeping it free of trash and debris at all times and properly landscaped, and painted.Timely completion of all service requests, work orders, repairs and improvements of all commercial and retail spaces, common areas, and residential units, as outlined in performance goals.Ensures vacant residential, office and retail spaces are market-ready, as outlined in performance goals. This work may include light demo, patching and painting, carpentry, locks and key, carpet cleaning and janitorial, and more.Routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs throughout the life of the building.Ongoing communication with team and residents to convey status and completion of service request, work orders and repairs.Maintain equipment rooms for safety and cleanliness, ensuring inventory is stocked and controlled (i.e. lamps, filters, fixtures, janitorial supplies, etc.)Maintain a professional, courteous and customer-service oriented attitude when dealing with owners, residents, guests, co-workers and the general public, at all times, on or off the property.Maintain a thorough knowledge of all building systems in order to perform on-call emergency service as required.Other duties as assigned by management, ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Customer focus – dedication to meeting the expectations, needs and requirements of internal and external customers, successfully gaining their trust and respect. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Ability to complete scheduled routine tasks quickly and efficiently, without supervision.Familiar with the safe use of maintenance tools.Strong verbal and written communications skills (in English)Ability to work outside of regular business hours, including weekends, responding to emergency calls, as required.Ability (with or without accommodations) to climb ramps/stairs, stand/walk, reach at/below shoulder level and overhead, perform tasks with both fine and gross manipulation, and lift/carry 50 pounds.Personal transportation, with the ability to travel between job sites in a safe and timely manner, carrying tools and light inventory in a safe and timely manner.Ability to work with Yardi or similar management software system for tracking work orders, and vacant unit make ready dates. Experience with Google Suite, Dropbox, Microsoft Office a plus. Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Trade school is a plus.Open to candidates with minimal or no experience On the job training is available with Maintenance Managers Valid driver license and transportation.Are you ready to join an award winning team? We want the best candidates to apply for our positions, if that's you, apply with us today!