On Site Maintenance Technician

On Site Maintenance Technician

Location: Ankeny, Iowa
Company: Caliber Company – Caliber Property Management Team

About us

At Caliber Property Management, a division of Caliber Company., we are committed to providing quality, professional, service to our clients and residents. As a member of the CPM Team, you will be expected to contribute your talents and energies to further improve our organization and those impacted by our operation.

Our Core Focus is to foster community with homes for all stages of life.

Caliber Company is a vertically integrated owner, operator and developer based in Des Moines, IA. Our capabilities range from development to design and general contracting, property management and leasing, real estate brokerage and single-family home construction. Together, we’ve created an expansive and diverse portfolio of properties. Learn more about the company and our team at calibercompany.com.

We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening will be performed on all new hires, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.

Our Core Values

• Deliver a Best in Class Living Experience.
• Innovate and Improve to Ensure Long Term Presence and Growth.
• Details Matter.
• As a Team, Everything is Figure-out-able.
• Good Steward of Client Capital and Reputation.

Position Description 

We’re seeking and On Site Maintenance Technician responsible for ensuring our rental units are turned over in a timely manner and to the highest quality standards to join our Caliber Property Management Team. This role includes performing routine maintenance tasks, property checks and preventative maintenance in a professional manner.

Full-time -8:00am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday with availability after hours for on-call rotation.

Pay – $25-$28 per hour to start.

Location – Ankeny (Spectrum Heights)

Your role will include preparing units for new residents which includes completing repairs, painting, and ensuring all units meet company standards before move-ins.

Pool- Maintain pool cleanliness and safety; obtain or hold CPO certification within six months of hire. Conduct and document required pool water tests, add chemicals safely according to guidelines, and arrange pool furniture daily.

Repairs: Diagnosing and repairing problems with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall and other rental unit related items.

Installation: Installing fixtures and appliances (lifting to 70lbs).

Landscaping: Maintaining the exterior of the building, including picking up trash and debris.

Cleaning: Cleaning and maintaining common areas, amenity areas, and lobbies.

Inspect - Vacant units and identify repairs or replacements needed.

Maintenance – Perform general maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall and appliance repair. Help with work orders as needed.

Paint – Perform up to full paint of a unit.

Walkthroughs – Ensure make ready units meet deadlines and quality standards by conducting final walkthroughs.

Communication – Maintain accurate records of work completed in property management software and communicate progress and issues with maintenance leaders.

Preventative – Assist with preventive maintenance tasks.

Emergency Response – Being on an on-call rotation to respond to emergency issues. (once every 10 weeks)

Safety – Maintaining fire, carbon monoxide, smoke systems and inspection checks. Ensuring that the properties are safe, clean and habitual always.

Skills needed

Organization and time management

Basic to advanced handyman skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Understanding of property management software

Teamwork

Adaptability

Ability to work under pressure

Physical Ability (able to lift up to 70 lbs.)

Compensation and Benefits

• $25-$28 Per Hour
• 30/60/90-day review hiring period
• Health Insurance Compensation- percentage of premium paid for employees if enrolled in company plan
• 401K Match Program
• Paid Lunch Period
• PTO- 15 days paid vacation/sick plus 9.5 paid holidays
• Paid dues and continuing education for Maintenance/Property Management education
• Annual Bonus compensation based on company performance
• Company Cell Phone and Tablet
• Company Vehicle (if applicable)