Maintenance Request Intake & Triage
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Handle approximately 10–20 maintenance requests per day through phone, email, and tenant portals.
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Log complete and accurate maintenance requests in Yardi, AppFolio, Buildium, or similar systems.
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Assess urgency and prioritize requests appropriately.
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Identify emergency issues requiring immediate escalation or dispatch.
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Communicate expected next steps clearly to tenants.
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Maintain fast response times across incoming requests.
Urgent issues may include:
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Other time-sensitive property issues
Own maintenance work orders from initial request through confirmed completion.
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Create, assign, and track work orders.
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Document repair scope, property information, and tenant details.
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Monitor tickets through open, scheduled, in-progress, and completed stages.
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Follow up consistently with vendors on outstanding work.
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Escalate delayed or unresolved maintenance issues.
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Maintain accurate notes and supporting documentation.
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Confirm completion with tenants before closing tickets.
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Ensure maintenance requests remain within established SLA timelines.
Vendor Coordination & Dispatch
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Schedule and dispatch vendors for repairs, maintenance, and inspections.
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Match vendors to jobs based on availability, expertise, location, and urgency.
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Coordinate access and scheduling between tenants and vendors.
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Verify vendor licensing and insurance requirements where applicable.
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Monitor repair progress and follow up on delays.
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Hold vendors accountable for timelines and service quality.
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Review invoices against completed work before routing them for approval.
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Maintain organized vendor records and communication histories.
Tenant Communication & Customer Service
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Serve as a primary point of contact for maintenance-related communication.
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Acknowledge maintenance requests promptly.
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Provide scheduling and repair updates.
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Communicate vendor delays or appointment changes.
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Handle frustrated tenants calmly and professionally.
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Confirm tenant satisfaction and issue resolution.
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Ensure tenants remain informed throughout the maintenance lifecycle.
Preventive Maintenance Coordination
Coordinate recurring preventive maintenance programs such as:
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Routine property inspections
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Other scheduled property maintenance
Maintain preventive maintenance calendars and service records to ensure recurring work is completed on schedule and reduce avoidable emergency repairs.
Property Management Software & Documentation
Maintain accurate and current records inside platforms such as:
Ensure maintenance records include:
Keep all maintenance records organized, accurate, accessible, and audit-ready.
Compliance & Safety Documentation
Maintain documentation related to:
Support compliance with applicable:
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Property safety requirements
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OSHA-related requirements where applicable
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Internal property management procedures
Escalate potential safety or compliance concerns promptly.
Reporting & Operational Visibility
Prepare regular maintenance reporting for property managers, owners, and leadership.
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Aging maintenance requests
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Recurring property issues
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Preventive maintenance completion
Identify recurring maintenance problems and opportunities to improve operational efficiency.