Maintenance Technician - Houston, TX

The Maintenance Technician will maintain Tricon properties and ensure a safe and attractive living environment for residents. They will ensure the property remains in good working order; this may include maintaining air conditioning and heating units, electrical appliances and outlets, plumbing, carpentry, and locks. The Maintenance Technician will follow a planned preventative maintenance schedule and follow up with residents after repairs are completed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Take and prioritize service orders and handle each order in an efficient and timely manner
• Examine and diagnose problems with air conditioning and heating units for single family homes and perform any necessary maintenance or repairs
• Interact on a regular basis with Leasing Agents, Maintenance Manager, Portfolio Manager and residents
• Repair and replace any kitchen appliances that are property of Tricon; to include refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers and microwaves
• Perform minor to moderate-level plumbing repairs, to include; toilets, sinks and bathtubs
• Repair and replace light fixtures, switches, outlets and perform other minor electrical work
• Repair locks and make other miscellaneous repairs on assigned properties
• Paint properties
• Prepare recently vacated properties for new tenants
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Prior Maintenance experience required
• Prior customer service experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Knowledge of Yardi preferred
• Skilled in heating and air conditioning unit repair and maintenance
• Skilled in repair and maintenance of household appliances, plumbing, and lighting fixtures
• Ability to work on-call and overtime hours as needed

REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or GED
• 2-4 years of prior multi/single family experience
• Must have professional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be able to work in environmentally and physically challenging working conditions
• Must be able to lift objects weighing 50lbs or more regularly
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle
• Have own hand tools

Company Description

Tricon American Homes owns and manages a portfolio of more than 16,500 rental homes in 18 major markets across the United States. The company's homes have all been professionally renovated to a high common standard and are located in desirable neighborhoods with a focus on access to high-quality schools, safety and proximity to major employment nodes. Tricon American Homes is majority owned by Tricon Capital Group, one of North America's leading residential real estate investment companies. Tricon is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and has over $2.5 billion of assets under management.

Work location: Houston, TX