Maintenance Technician - Bennet at BullStreet

About the role

A full-time Maintenance Technician is needed at the Bennet at BullStreet property in Columbia, South Carolina. The role covers technical and mechanical work that keeps the buildings, grounds, amenities and common areas clean, safe and functional. The property is a stabilized mid-rise with 269 units, and the schedule is Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with a rotating on-call schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Complete work orders from resident service requests and preventative maintenance, diagnosing problems and repairing them according to policy, safety standards and code requirements.
• Run the make-ready process for vacant apartments: pre-move-out inspection, punch list, vendor and contractor scheduling, supplies and materials, and inspection of completed work.
• Track inventory, return unused items and notify the maintenance supervisor of re-order needs.
• Complete service request paperwork accurately and on time.
• Help maintain grounds, common areas and amenities: pick up trash, pressure-wash breezeways and pool areas, general cleaning and painting curbs and signage.
• Support cost control by fixing rather than replacing parts and using materials and tools efficiently.
• Take part in safety meetings, OSHA and other safety training, and report accidents and incidents promptly.
• Periodically check contractor and vendor work, and help with routine property inspections.

Required profile

• EPA certification Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling (for Certified Service Technicians).
• All certifications required by state and local jurisdictions.
• Valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on property where applicable.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather, lift up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with help, and work a flexible schedule including call-outs on evenings, weekends and holidays.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $23.00 - $24.00, with possible weekly, monthly and quarterly bonuses for onsite property positions.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, with low-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days and 11 paid holidays, plus birthday off after 1 year.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% after 6 months, paid parental leave and fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Employee assistance program, onsite housing discount and 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years.