Maintenance Intern

Summary:  The Maintenance Technician Intern reports to the Property Manager/ Regional Manager and is responsible for shadowing the Maintenance team. Learn to diagnose problems and makes repairs in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, dry walling, exterior structure and appliances etc. In addition, special projects may be assigned including but not limited to painting, curb appeal, and grounds.

Essential Job Duties:

• Work with qualified Maintenance Technician on make-ready vacant units as required including trash removal, repairs, cleaning carpets, etc.

• Maintain grounds and common areas including picking up trash, sweeping sidewalks/driveways, watering trees & shrubs, cleaning offices, hallways, restrooms, lounge areas, stairways, pool area, etc.

• Assist in the repair of concrete, molding, masonry, roof, broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposal, fixture and fencing if and when required.

• Assist in the repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets circuits etc.

• Observe preventative maintenance on all property equipment (to include electrical, plumbing and heating) and listen for unusual sounds from equipment, detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variation with supervisor or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair on machine.
• Under supervision of qualified maintenance technician paint interior and exterior.

• Daily cleanup of Maintenance Shop and assist in maintenance of maintenance materials and supplies.

Non- Essential Job Duties:

• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should learn to demonstrate the following competencies

• Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time and keeps appointments with residents

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Medium to heavy work requiring prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and lifting to a maximum of 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 

If you are hired at Morgan Properties, your overall compensation package will also be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Get To Know Us:

Established in 1985 by Mitchell Morgan, Morgan Properties is a national real estate investment and management company headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Jonathan and Jason Morgan represent the next-generation leaders growing the platform and overseeing the business operations. Morgan Properties and its affiliates currently own and manage a multifamily portfolio comprised of more than 350 apartment communities and over 95,000 units located in 19 states. The Company is among the three largest multifamily owners in the nation and the largest in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York. With over 2,500 employees, Morgan Properties prides itself on its quick decision-making capabilities, strong capital relationships and proven operational expertise.

Learn more about Morgan Properties at www.morganproperties.com.