Plumbing Technician - Floating

Karya Property Management is looking to hire a full time Plumbing Technician to support our properties across our Jacksonville, FL and Orlando, FL Portfolio.

As a Plumbing Technician , you will be responsible for supporting 10 Multi-family properties across 2 regions. This position reports to the Lead Maintenance Supervisor and VP of Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, Install repair and maintain plumbing systems in multi-family residential environments 
• Experience performing repair with copper, steel, cast iron, PVC, CPVC, PEX and other piping. 
• Ability to detect source of leaks within confines of building, underground, working internally and on exterior of building to find source of error. 
• Perform drain cleaning on plumbing systems 
• Perform Sewage backup troubleshooting and repairs 
• Work with blueprints and job specifications as it applies to the craft 
• Identity proper materials and quantities for new and existing projects 
• Reviews blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures. 
• Keeps records of work assignments. 
• Repairs, removes and / or replaces system components. 
• Installs green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters. 
• Welds small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication. 
• Performs other business-related duties, as required. 

Requirements:

• 1 + years of experience in multifamily maintenance or equivalent field
• HVAC and EPA certified

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• Customer service experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Bilingual is a plus, but not required
• Must be flexible and dependable
• Must be a team player
• Travel is expected for this position.  
• Must have a valid updated driver's license 
• Must be able to drive 
• Must also be able to be insurable  
• Ability to support facilities in Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida – Traveling between regions 40% to 100% of the time. 

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday
• Push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs, and reach above shoulders
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work indoors / outdoors or in extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to work weekends and/or evenings on a rotating schedule

Requirements

• 2+ years of previous experience in plumbing upkeep, electrical, and other relevant apartment maintenance
• Working knowledge of building maintenance
• Ability to communicate orally and written in a clear fashion
• Skilled in operation maintenance tools in a safe manner
• Ability to handle physical workload up to 50lbs
• Ability to work every other weekend as needed
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Valid Driver’s License
• Spanish proficiency preferred but not required

Benefits

Salary range will depend on experience with PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, & Basic Life Insurance.

Position is eligible for travel reimbursement policy.

Discounts for living onsite within our community are offered