Apartment maintenance training tips.
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- This video is for anybody that wants to be a maintenance technician and has no experience. This video is also good for new maintenance techs that are still learning.
In this video I go over basic training and good practices to do thing right since the beginning. This video is also good as a training for companies that want to train new maintenance technichians. I go over basic ethical practices that will creat great reliable maintenance technicians. I also give some tips for making good teamwork practices. The last part of the video is about basic tools that a maintenance tech will need to start and succeed in this trade. I truly believe this video will be of great help to anyone that is interested in this amazing trade.
That guy is a beast. I have 10 years in the field and he is making my life easier. 👍🏽
Thanks for that comment!!
Attitude is good but I’d rather be the more efficient guy. From my experience a lot of residents talk behind your back no matter how nice you are
Spot on .. 13 yrs on the same property. Started as a make ready guy with various construction experience , but no multi family experience. Made lead tech in 3 yrs .. All about the mindset . Attitude . And tools of the trade . .. all equally important.. you touched ALL the bases.. Good job !
Thank you!!
Great video, a lot of good info for both a new tech and someone that’s been on the job for couple of years. Just wanted to add couple stuff. 1. Maintenance tags: no one wants to come home and see that someone has been in their house. Resident like to know if the request has been complete or if you are coming back. Parts needed etc.. 2. Always carry booties (shoe cover) it’s easy to put a set in your pockets and take em out when you need them. 3. Never promise you are coming back at a specific time. Things happen all the time. Residents sometimes wait for tech and stuff happens “emergencies” and you never went back. Now the resident is upset because you had them waiting. Always give a time frame or follow up. 3. Do Not say “just this time” it will never stop. 4. Don’t be afraid of asking for help. I have stuff broken because I wanted to take care of it by my self. Wanted to finish the work fast. Now we have to order new glass doors. Lol
Those are just some of the basic stuff I think it can be useful.
I’m a tech with some years in the Los Angeles area and you learn something new everyday.
Wow!! Those are great tips!! 👍 thanks
Booties can be a nuisance or even an impossibility on some jobs such as a back up etc. In the real world most times, just your presence is enough and tenants won't mind if you happen to come in off the street with your shoes on and no booties. I speak from years of experience. Here's an example: you go to a call for sump pump issue with flooding. Wearing booties would be highly inappropriate. There are many others. And, too if you're working an a/c call and you are in and out booties might prohibite your ability to effectively service equipment. And on and on. I generally ask if it's okay to come in with my shoes on or, depending on the looks of the unit maybe opt out of using anything but waders. Some are that filthy. You have to be real.
I’ve been a porter/ helper and I’ve worked for an independent contractor locally but there’s a lot I don’t know. I really appreciate these videos and this channel. I’m only 10 minutes into the first video but I’m already subscribed. Super informative and professional. Literally the greatest maintenance video I’ve seen and I’m not even finished watching it yet. Thank you for making this channel!
Thank you very much!! Your comment inspires me to keep making videos!!
Excellent video! I was just a clean up guy after hours at a gymnastics facility for a year & then the owner promoted me to facility manager over 2 gyms. So now I do cleaning & some basic maintenance. I have some knowledge from working with my dad as a kid but still have lots to learn. These videos are absolute gold for me. I appreciate you sharing this knowledge 🙏💯
I have 12 years in on apartment maintenance, and he pretty spot on with everything. At my property, I am “ the nice one” that everyone tries to get to come. I’m just generally friendly not better. At first it will stroke your ego that you are the preferred maintenance guy, until eventually you realize your doing way more work orders than other coworkers. Don’t fall into an ego trip, you can’t help everyone and thats why you have coworkers.
You're absolutely right!! It's hard changing once everyone knows you as the nice guy and you end up with the most and the hardest work orders.
@@MaintenanceManNarratives thanks for the great videos. I just started watching when I found out my property was being bought by another company, so I’m not sure what the future holds here. I’ve only really ever worked for this property with the rare occasions of filling in at sister properties. Was checking out videos by other maintenance guys to see what they deal with. Keep up the good work.
@@hekuboshihello, how does someone start with no prior experience?
@@kevinbell_ you can always try for a grounds keeper position at an apartment. They usually double as an extra maintenance person when needed. You can learn a lot of basic stuff that ways, and a lot of companies will pay for you to get an epa license to work with refrigerant.
@@hekuboshi nice, thank you. There's training programs near me at community colleges for AMT or general maintnece but it costs a lot so I was wondering if there was a way to work/network my way into the role of an AMT
I was porter for 2 years and I would go out and learn with the tech and supervisor I learned a lot and now I’m a technician for a newer apartment complex with a $6 raise !
That's great!! I've never had the opportunity to work in a newer complex.
I was a Porter in February making $14/hour and now a CPO and EPA Certified lead tech making $22/hour
You’ve got an awesome demeanor and are very clear and concise. You’re helping guys make their money and support their families thank you so much. 🙏🙏
I really appreciate your words!! It's these comments that motivate me to keep making videos, thanks!!
Great advice! Thanks
Great advice!! Very professional.
Worked commercial construction for the last 4 years, and finally made the switch to apartment maintenance a month ago, and this video definitely got me headed in a better direction thank you so much
Great tip on that thermometer. Never thought about it
It's a lifesaver. It elinates opinión and gives fact
Thanks for this video its a huge help I've been in the maintenance field for years now, but for medical/business office buildings and I started off as a custodian and then I became a floor tech and this is my first time working as a maintenance tech for an apartment building I started training last Friday. One of the tenants tried to get me to move a fridge for him and clean the back, I apologized to him and told him that I couldn't do it, but if he was having issues with the fridge, he could call the office and put in a work order my supervisor said that I handled it well I was nervous as hell when I filled out my work order I forgot what cabinet hinges were called and wrote down butterfly latches 😂
You did the right thing, once tenants get you as their worker it goes sour really fast. I was a contractor before a maintenance tech and I was use to poeple being the client (and the client is paying so they are always right). But I learned soon enough that tenants are not the client, they are not always right and if they could have you working in their apartment everyday, they would!! Great comment 👍
Great video and tips! I could have used guidance like this about 10 years ago and it's great advice for industrial maintenance work as well.
Good stuff....Even though I may know most of the information...I didn't know all of it...I am new to apartment maintenance but I have been doing my own handyman work for years...with my work I deal with a few but as a maintenance tech I'm dealing with many and having boundaries and discretion is a valuable asset. I'll be checking out your other videos.
I'm at work first day n loving the video taking notes thank you!
This is really informative. Thank you!
Good video helpful to guys starting out
Appreciate your videos. Just got my first maintenance supervisor job at a retirement community. 13 years in Hvac and your videos have helped out a lot
Great video, thank you. New to this trade and this helped a lot.
I’ve been a maintenance manager for many many years I’m also power engineer you have hit the nail on the head great advice keep up the good videos!
Thank you very much!!
Thank you for the advice. Have a good week!
Thank you very much!! Same to you!!
I just started a maintenance job and this video is helping so much! Thank you sir
This is a great video, full of information
Maintenance technicians are overlooked often but they're essential tradesman to many companies
Great stuff man. Showing support
Thank you very much!!
Great content . Looking forward to watching and learning more.
Thank you!!
Lots of good advice! I'm not even a maintenance guy but I found this very helpful. I am interested in the field so I will check out more of your videos.
Thank you!! I really appreciate that
What you just taught me is worth more than gold. Thank you lots
Thanks!! I really appreciate that
Great advice for almost any job.
Thanks!!
Thank you sir for your efforts and advice.
I had a work order yesterday for an AC check for the humidity, nothing wrong and the temp in the apt matched exactly what the resident had it set to..the struggle is real brothers! 40 years in maintenance
Beautiful info man. Just started a job in Oregon and this video is Helping alot. No one's training me also so I have to learn myself
That's great!! Everything is here on youtube.
Thanks for the great advice!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Such a great video! I have zero experience, but want transition into maintenance. Perfect introduction! Cheers!
Thank you!! Best of luck!!
Good video. Well spoken. Easy to listen to. Great advice. Good job. Thanks
Thank you very much!!
Thank you sir. I'm loving my new job as a building engineer so far and after watching this ill love it more
Thanks, I hope my channel can help!!
Your Awesome man, thanks. Great advice. Making the transition jump from construction / carpenter to maintenance/porter . Its sooo much politics to it .. but looking forward to your vids. ✌️❤️
Thanks!! I think you're gonna like the change of pace and the job security of working rain or shine!
Thanks great video
This video is a must watch for new maintenance techs. You're better off with little communication with tenants at first. They will be the kindness people to your face.
Absolutely, tenants are really tricky.
They will always use what you say against you.
I would like to say thanks I been doing this type of work part time and I have picked up some of those bad habits so you make perfect sense what you are talking about Thanks again
Thanks for commenting!! Best of luck, I know that it's easy to fall into habits sometimes. I sometimes find myself making these mistakes once in a while too
You Sir have yourself a new subscriber and I have been recommending most of your videos to others. Please keep making how to repairs that are so useful.
I really appreciate that, thanks!!
This is my third day in maintenance, primarily I specialize in Sheetrock, tape and float texture and paint. Thanks for this video, I will subscribe and like this video.
Thanks!! I hope you like the trade !
Damn dude amazing you answered every ? Like on point I’m a armed guard and I’m gonna try this field out scared as sh*t I know nothing about it and didn’t have to really build anything growing up hope I can do this I’ll be watching everything you got thanks 🙏
This is a good feild and the days go by pretty fast. I think you'll like it. Thanks for your comment and good luck!! You can always ask me if you have a problem at pepegdlc31@gmail.com
If I have the solution I would gladly help.
Same here bro I took a job an don't know crap please keep these videos coming please 😂
Great video and advice. Keep in mind that your video also applies to maintenance in a hotel or healthcare setting as well.
Yes!!! You're right!! Thanks for reminding me.
Great tips! Saludos de Tijuana.!
Good advice
Excellent information, thank you!
Thanks!
Thank you for your input and information this really helps just starting my maintenance technician 1and 2 👍☝️☝️☝️☝️
Thanks! I hope you're going great!!
I started a groundskeeper/maintenance tech position for my apartment complex. My team rocks and they answer any question I have lol. Thanks for this video
Thank you !
I'm sharing this vid with my whole new staff!
Thank you!!
Awesome tips brother
I’m going to start as a mechanic next week, I’ve never touched a engine before in my life but I think I’d be good at it!
Hope you're doing great!!
Great informative video!! Very helpfull thanks
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this
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Great advice 👍 thanks for the video. Just subbed
Thank you!!
Great knowledge 👍🏽
Thanks for watching!!
Great video
Thanks
Thanks man keep making videos you’re awesome
Sure will!! Thanks
Def buy a thermometer if working in a senior center, hot cold is a huge issue.
Yep!! The argument is based on opinions until you take temperatures then it becomes based on facts. Besides, most tenants change their tone as soon as they see you're actually reading and recording temperatures.
That's my goto response. I tell them I'm here for the order put in and nothing more. Put in a work order. Unless it's a hazard than I'll call the office and submit a work order myself. As for tools I have a backpack which I hated in the beginning but I love it now
That's it!!
You nailed it, I learned all this on my own. It's like you were picking my brain. Lol
Thank you!!
The disposal wrench only works for Insinkerators all other brands you have to use the internal unjammer that you have to put down in the blads and work back and forth. They are a pain. I always replace with an Insinkerator if I can. I've been doing it for almost 30 years but still enjoyed the video. Great advice for the rookies.
Really insightful and informative! I am sure I will learn a lot
Thanks
Thank you for the advice
You're very welcome!!
Wow thank you
Nice tip 👍 and god bless u
Thanks I really appreciate that!!
I just started this maintenance job and everything your saying is 100% true.
I’m getting into maintenance tech with no experience and this has been a big help. Definitely subbed and looking forward to watching all your content.
Thank you very much!! Best of luck!!
Update I’ve been working a little over a month as a Maintenance tech and I’ve been doing really well due to your content. Thank you for the knowledge.
Pardon me for asking but how did you get into it how did you get information
@@Keyanor-qs3hs I have a friend who works as a leasing assistant for an Apartment company. They needed maintenance techs and I just applied. I honestly had no professional experience in maintenance but I told them that I had personal experience from fixing stuff around the house and listed it out for them. Maintenance techs are in high demand right now so I recommend looking into it. I’ve been doing this for less than a year and I’m already up for promotion. If you’re hard working and proactive this job can be a good opportunity for growth. To prepare myself for the interview and the job I watched a lot of videos like this one. Even if you don’t have experience as long as they know you’re willing to learn and are teachable, they will give you a chance. I wish you the best of luck on your journey 🤙🏽
@@Bobsuruncle007 thanks for replying
Every time I had to call a maintenance guy they would look for any tiny thing out of place in my apartment and report that to the management.
From talking with other residents I found the solution. They expect a $20 tip. I started doing that and no more issues.
Thanks alot for the video, I learn so Much. I start a new position next month as a super and you dont know how much u helped..Thank you
I really appreciate 🙏 these comments, thanks!!!
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Just finished my 3rd week as a maintenance tech and I'm loving it. This video was very helpful. Thank you. I hope I succeed with the help of your videos
It always makes me real glad to know I was able to help!! I wish you the best of luck!!
Five minutes into this video I knew I had to subscribe.
Thanks!! I really appreciate that!!
I also subscribed to your channel, I really enjoyed the tool bag review.
Great support man!!
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Your videos are super helpful and informative. Thank you
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I work hotel maintenance but this video really helps and it's my first video so hope your content matches your word. Appreciate the honest advice for a young tech 🙂
Thanks!!
First year in the field and I love learning new things and getting better at the job
That's great 👍. Always alot to learn in this feild that covers alot of other feilds
Liked and Subcribed
I'm about to start a maintenance position as well. It's in AZ that's so cool
That's great man!! I'm in Tucson, best of luck. I hope you like this trade.
Awesome thank you bro🔥🔥
Thank you very much!!!
Bro I’ve never heard words more true when it comes to maintenance lol and I’ve only been doing it for 3 years
Thanks!
Very helpful thank you!
Im starting as an apartment maintenance apprentice soon.
That's great!! You're gonna find alot of useful info in this channel. Good luck!!
Hey thanks! Question..what does it mean when the gfci tester has all three lights on at the same time? Is it overloading with the amount of errors present? Thanks again!
Lol the cat tip is crucial I remember chasing one down for an hour on an hvac install when we were bringing in the evaporator damn thing bolts right between my legs😂
They're really sneaky, I would have trying to catch one
Thank You so much. I got interview next week . You sound like someone id want to work with.
Thanks!! That's the best compliment ever!!! You're gonna do good because this industry is hurting for people. Good luck 👍
Excellent class I worked maintenance at Scottsdale healthcare it was a nightmare
Yea, I've heard health care maintenance can be that.🤔
I am trying to get in the field and not only is this super helpful but coming from a person who has grown up living in apartments he is a hundred percent right on with his view of how tenants think
That's great!! I would advise you to try to start in a big complex were there are more maintenance techs and can help. Also remember that it's when you move companies that you get the big money increases. Best of luck!!
Yea thanks for the advice my brother said the same thing
I am an HVAC Tech, gonna work as an Apartment Maintenance Tech..kinda nervous but excited at the same time...this video is awesome..
Thanks!! I'm sure you're gonna do fine because you already know the trade that is the most useful and costly to this industry. That's the first question they always ask "do you know hvac"?
This my guy!
I'm on que with you bud. We have almost a thousand units. This guy knows his stuff. Especially with trying to add to your work load. I'll look at their issue. Take notes. And tell people I'll be back when I get the work order.
Yep, that's the way to do it. Otherwise poeple will always look for you instead of going to the office or placing their order on line.
Great video primo 🎉
Thank you very much!
Starting a maintenance service technician thanks for your advice
I hope you're doing great!!
Great video, hadn’t thought of the thermometer even though I use one when working on my vehicles. Yes, a drill really helps, especially when working alone, 12 volt is light and strong enough for majority of maintenance jobs. Thanks for the info, now following you.
Thank you, I really appreciate that!!
Good info , I'm a tech working for a property management company, we are looking to compile good videos like this for our new techs, thanks
Thank you very much!!
Been a Tech for 6 years now and you ain’t gonna fuckin catch me painting shit, unless you’re paying me 25+ a hour. Know your wealth gentlemen. Do good maint work and don’t let these fuckers trick you into painting or cleaning apartments.
Good info. 30 yrs maintenance here
Wow!! Thanks!!
oh man. thank you for sharing your experience. I sit and listen after a long day of apartment maintenance! You need some good help? ill move if you hire me on lol.
My new teacher 🤓
Thanks!!
Need you to make a video on maintenance coordinator jobs at rehab facilities like pyramid healthcare rehab.