Maintenance Technician - Chattanooga, TN

Maintenance Technician
Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator.  Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 12,000 units across ten states under management and more than 400 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life cycle, including development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

Summary:
We are looking for a professional Maintenance Technician with residential building maintenance skills to assist with the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of all building systems and equipment. The Maintenance Technician will coordinate and complete all requested work, assign priorities, and follow up on completion.  

Classification:
Non-exempt (eligible for overtime); Non-Union
Essential functions/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following:

•    Performs routine maintenance work and makes repairs to properties as needed, including light plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, light electrical
•    Works closely with Property Manager/ Superintendent who will help coordinate tasks
•    Coordinates with tenants to set times to access apartments to make repairs
•    Efficiently manages incoming service requests
•    Repair of walkways and exteriors
•    Tracks time and logs activities and the work completed for each job
•    Completes renovation projects as needed
•    Performs high-quality work with attention to detail
•    On-call to respond to tenant requests and issues

Requirements:  

•    Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
•    Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
•    Minimum 2 years’ experience with a successful track record as maintenance technician
•    Experienced and knowledgeable in construction and maintenance
•    Able to handle a wide variety of repairs (including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
•    Good at troubleshooting and problem solving
•    Good communication skills to communicate with tenants and other staff effectively.
•    Good at using e-mail, text messages, and apps for business purposes
•    Has a reliable vehicle to travel around to property locations (where applicable)
•    Able to work occasional Saturdays (when needed)
•    Owns all tools needed for general maintenance technician tasks- is a PLUS

Benefits:

•    Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
•    Voluntary dental and vision plan options
•    Bonus Eligible
•    401(K) available plus company match
•    Paid Time Off
•    12 Paid Company Holidays
•    Commuter Benefits
•    Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
•    Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance
•    Employee Referral Program
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)