Maintenance Technician I

PRG Real Estate is a privately-held real estate management firm that buys, improves and actively manages apartment rental communities in the Eastern United States. PRG is a financially healthy and nimble, 300+ person organization that owns and manages over 10,000 apartment homes.

PRG Real Estate is looking for a Maintenance Technician I for our property in Lexington, KY to ensure that all vacant apartments throughout the community are thoroughly restored to “market-ready' status while creating a safe, secure and comfortable living environment for our residents. As our new Maintenance Tech, you’ll be responsible for general upkeep and cleaning of the grounds and common interior spaces as well as assisting in preparation of vacant units for occupancy. Our maintenance teams have a reputation for their integrity and willingness togo above and beyond for our residents. Your role is critical for maintaining our high level of customer service as well as the cleanliness and marketability of the community to renew and secure new leases.

* Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services. Assists make-ready staff as required to meet deadlines * Maintains constant awareness of the community’s condition and immediately takes action to correct unsafe circumstances; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights * Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager * Replaces or repairs windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, and closet doors * Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter * Rakes, sweeps, shovels, and plows the community as circumstances warrant * Checks faucets, sink plugs and repair/replace as necessary; Replaces washers and performs repairs to sinks, bathtubs, etc., as needed * Reports all major repairs to Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager prior to any expenditure of funds * Helps with service orders as required by the workload of the department * Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition * Conducts all business in accordance with company policies/procedures, Fair Housing, American with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to housing

* Minimum of 2 years building maintenance experience or equivalent required * Technical training in one or more trades preferred * Basic knowledge of building maintenance principles and procedures * Basic knowledge of how to operate hand, power tools and equipment * Ability to maintain high ethical standards * Ability to problem-solve and identify/implement process improvements * Organizational skills to enable effective management of multiple, shifting priorities * Ability to perform in a busy, changing, multi-tasking work environment * Ability to pay close attention to detail and adhere to strict deadlines * Ability to maintain any license or certification as necessary * Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, or holidays as necessary * Valid driver’s license required * High School Diploma or equivalent experience required