Maintenance Technician

Do you want to grow your career while working in a professional, fast-paced, and friendly environment? OCF Realty is one of Philadelphia’s top Property Management companies and we are adding an experienced Maintenance Technician dedicated to maintaining our expansive portfolio of over 3,000 units across central Philadelphia. This role plays a crucial part in preserving and enhancing the value of our clients' properties by ensuring optimal operating conditions, quality, and appearance of building systems. Responsibilities include general upkeep, cleaning of grounds and common areas, and timely completion of work orders, repairs, and turnovers. Computer proficiency is essential as our technicians are relied upon to maintain accurate records for billing work back to the owners. If you have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a passion for real estate and property maintenance, you may be an excellent fit.

This position offers a salary of $55,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and 401k matching.

Note: This job is full-time and requires some weekend availability. Candidates will be required to work either a Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday schedule.

Essential Functions

• Respond to Emergency Work Orders including clearing clogged toilets, sinks, drains, water leaks, loss of power, unsafe facility conditions, etc.
• Perform maintenance related to HVAC troubleshooting, light appliance repair, basic carpentry, light electrical and plumbing, drain cleaning/troubleshooting, tub refinishing, drywall repair & paint, repair/replace locks, smoke detectors, and light fixtures, perform minor roof repairs, replace broken windows
• Maintain accurate timekeeping records for each job, document activities, retain receipts, and upload all supporting documents into our Property Management Software, Appfolio.
• Ensure properties are consistently free from hazards and maintain a safe environment
• Drive to OCF-managed properties and various locations in the Philadelphia area to perform services, including transporting building materials and unloading vehicles with replacement parts
• Assist property/business manager as needed in emergency situations
• Light snow removal including clearing walkways and laying down rock salt to prevent slipping.
• Clean vacant apartment units as well as common areas and building exterior to ensure that the building’s appearance is in line with company standards
• Maintenance Coverage after-hours: handle emergency service requests outside of normal business hours (flood/power loss/etc.)

You will thrive in this position if you...

• Are cooperative and flexible. You enjoy finding new ways of working together and can evaluate different opinions. You don’t stick solely to your own point of view, especially when the team needs to get the job done.
• Are driven by deadlines. You take responsibility for your own deadlines and understand how your role supports the team’s monthly and quarterly goals.
• Are flexible with your work schedule. This job sometimes requires weekend work with alternate days off and to be on call after hours one week each month.
• Are a team player. You find motivation in working as a team and achieving your common goals and are willing to have an “all hands on deck” attitude when your team needs help.

Requirements

• Respond to Emergency Work Orders including clearing clogged toilets, sinks, drains, water leaks, loss of power, unsafe facility conditions, etc.
• Perform maintenance related to HVAC troubleshooting, light appliance repair, basic carpentry, light electrical and plumbing, drain cleaning/troubleshooting, tub refinishing, drywall repair & paint, repair/replace locks, smoke detectors, and light fixtures, perform minor roof repairs, replace broken windows
• Maintain accurate timekeeping records for each job, document activities, retain receipts, and upload all supporting documents into our Property Management Software, Appfolio.
• Ensure properties are consistently free from hazards and maintain a safe environment
• Drive to OCF-managed properties and various locations in the Philadelphia area to perform services, including transporting building materials and unloading vehicles with replacement parts
• Assist property/business manager as needed in emergency situations
• Light snow removal including clearing walkways and laying down rock salt to prevent slipping.
• Clean vacant apartment units as well as common areas and building exterior to ensure that the building’s appearance is in line with company standards
• Maintenance Coverage after-hours: handle emergency service requests outside of normal business hours (flood/power loss/etc.)

Benefits

OCF Realty is a neighborhood-focused real estate brokerage providing comprehensive services in property management, home buying and selling, and real estate development. Growing from one office to three, we have a community presence in South Philadelphia, Fishtown, and have crossed state lines and expanded our brokerage to New Jersey, with an office in Margate City. Our team consists of expert leasing and real estate Agents who specialize in neighborhoods. We also operate three OCF Coffee House locations in Philadelphia. What do realty and coffee have to do with one another, you ask? The way we do both -- and the way we feel that they're done best -- is that each fosters community growth and strength in all things local. We believe that most people want to live in a neighborhood with mutually beneficial ties among the people and businesses, and we exist to forge that relationship.