Title: Maintenance Technician Looking for full-time, year-round, recession-proof work? As a maintenance technician in the residential property management field, you’ll have a consistent, secure job that enables you to work with your hands, help people, and solve problems. RPM maintenance technicians prepare apartments for new residents, make repairs in apartments of current residents, and perform routine maintenance in and around the community.This job and career path have advantages that you can’t find everywhere, even in other maintenance jobs, such as: Consistent work. The RPM industry is resilient, and as an RPM maintenance technician, you’ll have work even when COVID-19 guidelines result in closing down other industries, such as hospitality, restaurant, and retail. Also, you won’t experience seasonal lulls the way you might as HVAC contractor; construction worker; or other commercial maintenance specialists. Comprehensive benefits. With a job as an RPM maintenance technician, your needs are covered with a benefits package that includes health insurance, a 401(k), sick leave, and life insurance. RPM careers also offer paid holidays and vacations, and many provide rent reduction and tuition assistance. Range of work and knowledge. You’ll be trained and asked to fix problems with plumbing, electricity, heating, cooling, locks, carpentry, and more. Variety. No two days are alike. You’ll have different tasks in different apartments where you’ll interact with and help different people every day. Personal interaction. You’ll get to know the people you are helping in the community, and they’ll be thankful for what you do.A maintenance technician job is good for self-motivated problem-solvers who are eager to learn. The job may be especially well-suited for someone with technical school training or military, construction, contracting, or home repair experience. Companies tend to promote from within, so with some years of experience under your belt, you could become a regional maintenance manager for a portfolio of communities!Annual Base Salary Range*Entry level: $34,500 – $44,000Maintenance supervisor: $49,000 – $65,200Regional maintenance manager: $76,000 – $109,800Additional Earnings*Overtime and bonus pay: 6.7% – 11.4% of salaryHousing BenefitsSome employers offer rent reductions of 20% or more.* Source: CEL & Associates 2019 Real Estate Compensation Survey. These salary ranges are not reflective of every market and may be higher or lower depending on geographic area and employer. About the Company: National Apartment Association The National Apartment Association envisions a world where rental housing is a valued partner in every community. NAA is the leading voice for the rental housing industry and as a trusted partner, valued connector and a powerful advocate, we are committed to serving 145 state and local affiliates, over 91,000 members and more than 11 million apartment homes globally. We lead the way home. Company Size: 20 to 49 employees Industry: Other/Not Classified Founded: 0 Website: https://www.naahq.org/
See More Details >>Amentum is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic IV- HVAC to join our operations & maintenance team. This maintenance mechanic is responsible for providing an advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive and corrective maintenance on the facility mechanical equipment and systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. Must possess the ability to make decisions and communicate well as a more senior technician. Must have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot ventilation equipment, pumps, compactors, and fans in an industrial environment. Strong mechanical/electrical skills are required, including the ability to work safely around 3-phase power up to and including 480V. Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication. The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic IV- HVAC must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. General Maintenance of equipment will also be required. Responsibilities: • Performs planned maintenance on all building equipment and related services for specific area while being sensitive and responsive to customer needs. • Performs trouble-shooting techniques on mechanical equipment such as pumps, air handlers, hydraulic systems, research laboratory vacuum systems, RO/DI purified water systems, compressed air and other gas equipment and distribution systems to determine problems and effect repairs as promptly and efficiently as possible to minimize downtime. • Performs preventative maintenance inspections. • Develops and implements planned maintenance procedures. • Performs basic pipefitting repairs. • Assists in installing, inspecting new equipment, and servicing installations. • Provides support to co-workers, contractors, vendors, project managers, building managers, and engineers as necessary to support project and renovation work. • Complies with all governmental, company, and industrial regulations, codes, and standards, health safety practices, and permit systems. • Conducts preventive maintenance inspections and performs required preventive maintenance actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc. • Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). • Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards. • Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance. • Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems • Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. • Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required. • Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions. • Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work. • Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer. • Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor. High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent. • Must be a US Citizen. • Universal – EPA 608 Technician Certification. • Six years of experience performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience. • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment background check and substance abuse test. • This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location. • Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher. • Must be willing to work overtime when required. Physical Requirements: • Requires the ability to regularly lift to 50 lbs. • Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift. • Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift. • Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift. • Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift. • Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift. • Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift. • Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife. • Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding. • Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement. • Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress. Special Requirements: • Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed. • Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained. • Associates degree or technical certification in industrial mechanical, HVAC, or related Facility Maintenance discipline. • Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial facility mechanical equipment, including vacuum systems and RO/DI water systems. • Experience troubleshooting and repairing large commercial or industrial HVAC/R equipment. • Experience with building mechanical equipment operation, diagnostics, and repairs. • Working knowledge of all types and kinds of hand and power tools, air measuring instruments, various refrigeration equipment, and shop equipment. • Experience maintaining basic plumbing needs. • Experience working in a CMMS environment. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Taos, NM, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the region last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the HVAC industry employs 29,200 technicians nationwide, with a significant presence in New Mexico. In Taos, the employment rate for HVAC technicians is approximately 0.0082, and the average weekly wage is around $567. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring HVAC technicians in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $57,300 annually for experienced professionals.
