Know when to say no regardless of what your boss tells you to do. This is solid advice for any job. Unless you job involves risking your life to save others you should not be risking your life.
I've been in this industry since 1990 and seen it all up to this point, I've been to school for HVAC when I worked in Texas, I was trained at Hotpoint and whirlpool factories for appliance repairs. The one thing people got to understand doesn't matter how many sheepskins you have on the wall you will never be paid your worth in this industry, if one is fine with that then by all means join the club, one has to set limitation and be up front during hire is a must. After 3 strokes, a hip replacement I retired, I'm over 65 and my old employer called me back for help, they can't keep people, good number of applicants wasn't quite truthful on the application plus the other maintenance man is a good friend and he is over 65. It's a good trade just don't expect a kings ransome, a good attitude and learn to pucker your cheeks and bite your lips with a smile and don't take anything personal!
Im started at 25 bucks here in Colorado. I justt act like i know shit. If i get task something i say no problem give me 15 min then i watch a RUclips video on how to get it done. I milk them for the most part. Key is be koo with the manager.
I worked maintenance on an army base and we did a little of everything apartments and vacant houses when soldiers moved out, we had crews so your either a cleaner, painter, floorer, whatever your skills are thats were they put you..I went to hvac school myself and can honestly say I haven't touched a air conditioner since working there I was on third shift So you got the scraps, are whatever 1st and 2nd shift was to lazy to do but your right man know your limits I just did leaky faucets painting and doing dry wall even appliance repair, but I didn't have to go into any Of the residents house while there sleep I just did vacants so I got off easy sometimes but I told them I'm know roofer didnt do ladders either.
I just started and this has opened my eyes because I see a lot of what your saying with the other employees specially that I’m in Miami Fl. A lot of the maintenance techs don’t speak English don’t know their rights & it’s sad because I’m new and get treated completely different just because I’m Cuban American but I was born here and speak and write English and Spanish. Everything you said on this video is true! I have a copy of my job duty paper I signed to cover my ass when I asked to do something and I refuse I pull it out and show them. Well brother you got a new sun. Keep bringing us the knowledge please! Oh yeah one thing I can recommend anyone new to the field doing work orders is “treat every job like there are hidden cameras in there, treat the apartment like it’s yours, be careful what you say and what your doing at all times”. Love from the bottom of the map “the 305” ✌🏽‼️
I started almost a year ago with another guy who got hired a week after me. Well yesterday he got told to start learning more or move on because he isn't doing any of the things doing. I can fix everything except A/Cs I also work where I live and I love it. Tonight I'm on call and I definitely know my limits
Dude your a solid person. I always look forward to your videos . I don’t do apt. maintenance but “light handyman services “ the money is good and jobs are usually a day or two long .
Been doing maintenance for 4 years now and I absolutely love what I do but management is the biggest stressor. To many chiefs up in this company so finding a balance has been a task. When I started I had zero experience but was blessed with the best super. That man taught me everything! I’ve been the super for the last year and it has been amazing. I had left to start my electrician apprenticeship but 13 bucks an hour was not cutting it. I was constantly getting calls from the complex on how to fix things so when they offered me the super spot it was green lights! Being 25 years old I don’t see myself leaving the maintenance field any time soon
This video reminds me of my uncle Rebecca so much. He used to take me to the aquarium when I was younger and we would eat clams all day. Cheers to you and your new job! You seem to be brand new to the field, and I wish you most success!
Hey man i know this is 10 months late. I jus found ur channel. My first day on propety from this maintenance progam thing im in and honestly havent been taught alot. Thank you and ill be aware. I didnt know that these companies were this ruthless. Like of course i knew it would be rough but i wasnt expecting that.
@@Raysmaintenance Thanks a bunch bossman. It helps knowing that somwhere there is someone to help. Ill see where this new opportunity takes me and make some money on the way🤟🏼💯
Seeing the maintenance shop///not using my own vehicle recklessly///working alone and how to make humble demands upon the interview are so informative to me. Your knowledge is not in vain. Great Blessings on new paths!!!!
@Ray - Yep. Just came back to maintenance after a 6 month "sabbatical" and I agree with everything said. I've worked at this property almost 17 years. Just watch out for the "golden handcuffs." They'll trap you with free apartments and other things that seems good for you, which it is to a degree. Pay debt off, get things situated in your life but know your worth. Everything that Ray said in this video...LISTEN TO HIM.
Suprised you dont start your one truck Handy man business again. Guys are charging 2200 to 2500 for a water heater if they supply it. If the customer buys the heater you can charge 500 to 1000 per install. If you do 2 to 3 per week, that's good fast money. Plus you know HVAC, you can make killing going at your own pace. With these prices now is the time to do it.
I’m a commercial/industrial HVAC service tech and there’s no way in hell I’m paying for a vacuum pump, recovery machine, torches, tanks, and such. I buy my own gauges, hoses, scales, micron gauge, manometer and so forth but I’m not paying my own money to tear the shit up to make money for someone else. Especially like low pressure recovery machines and so forth. If my drill gets broken or other tools, they are gonna pay to replace them as well and might even upgrade. Another thing as well, have a buddy that’s been doing this for a long time. He’s considering doing facility maintenance, he’s ok with a pay cut but said he’s not taking it to turn wrenches on a chiller. He’s gonna call a contractor lmao. Not saying to be lazy nor not to go above at times but do the work they pay you for. Not gonna go from over 40 to 30 and below just to do the same shit…
I agree with you. But there my tools and if I leave the tools go with me. I am not going to use some old busted up tools that the property has to do a good job. And most properties don't have the tool to do the correct repairs. I like nice tools, so I got my own tool's so when I do a side job, I don't have to ask to use their tools. And I don't bust up my tools I take good care of them. Look at the big pix--- at this point I can walk away from this job and work on anything because I spent some $$ and got my own shit, I am using this job to replace my old tools that I lost in a bad devoice and now I can go back to being a contractor. have a good day sir
Thanks for the videos. I just found your channel. I am an hvac installer/tech starting my first apartment maintenance job next week. Would you say a complex with 250 units would have about 2-3 guys? I am just curious. God bless you brother!
I have considered this field. What I can’t get beyond: They are getting MULTIPLE skilled trades, each individual specialty- Sheetrock, electricity, plumbing, painting, appliances, concrete, trim… And they get ALLLL that experience for one price. And it’s not much. What? $21/hr?
I got started at 19$, maintenance C. Janitor work basically. Can’t wait to start my classes for maintenance A. The salary bump. The better schedule. Learn more skills.
@@Raysmaintenance it takes two years for the classes, some of the OG’s are ready to retire. I like the staff and work culture. Only really bad thing is that the building is old, 1960’s Hopefully I can work on my skills and move to a better building lol
I’m making 33$ and I’ve got two other guys under me is this good or should I ask for more ? I’m the supervisor we have golf carts. I live 5minutes from my home I’m thinking about moving to the building how much should I get discount? I have two small dogs.should I pay per deposit’s? Do many questions hope I hear back brother
I looked it up == looks like the high-end place I don't do big corporate been there done that. Got a job at a class A property as a maintenance supervisor and I was going to get a $1500 per month apartment for free but I wasn't feeling the atmosphere it was too stiff for me white-collar people lol
Been a ST for 2 hrs at mid rise complex, I want to leave for better pay but man everything is really good here management is great , I just want a bit more money but I know the next complex would probably be so bad lol
Sometimes its better to stay where you are and work on making more money if you like it there .more money doesn't mean better place to work. Theres ways to make $ and stay there----- side jobs
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Know when to say no regardless of what your boss tells you to do. This is solid advice for any job. Unless you job involves risking your life to save others you should not be risking your life.
Ive been in property maintenance for 17 years. Finally Im making the best money I have ever made. Im in Minnesota making 31 a hour
thats good $$
I've been in this industry since 1990 and seen it all up to this point, I've been to school for HVAC when I worked in Texas, I was trained at Hotpoint and whirlpool factories for appliance repairs. The one thing people got to understand doesn't matter how many sheepskins you have on the wall you will never be paid your worth in this industry, if one is fine with that then by all means join the club, one has to set limitation and be up front during hire is a must. After 3 strokes, a hip replacement I retired, I'm over 65 and my old employer called me back for help, they can't keep people, good number of applicants wasn't quite truthful on the application plus the other maintenance man is a good friend and he is over 65. It's a good trade just don't expect a kings ransome, a good attitude and learn to pucker your cheeks and bite your lips with a smile and don't take anything personal!
Im started at 25 bucks here in Colorado. I justt act like i know shit. If i get task something i say no problem give me 15 min then i watch a RUclips video on how to get it done. I milk them for the most part. Key is be koo with the manager.
That a boy. Get it done after a bit you'll know it all 😆 I didn't have YT to look things up , old-school
@@Raysmaintenance I appreciate your channel, God bless you sir.
I worked maintenance on an army base and we did a little of everything apartments and vacant houses when soldiers moved out, we had crews so your either a cleaner, painter, floorer, whatever your skills are thats were they put you..I went to hvac school myself and can honestly say I haven't touched a air conditioner since working there I was on third shift
So you got the scraps, are whatever 1st and 2nd shift was to lazy to do but your right man know your limits I just did leaky faucets painting and doing dry wall even appliance repair, but I didn't have to go into any Of the residents house while there sleep I just did vacants so I got off easy sometimes but I told them I'm know roofer didnt do ladders either.
2:45 That on call phone is a real mental drag..
We do pretty good for over 400 units but still...
Dude is 100 percent spot on about not taking your work home. I have worked this job twice now and the biggest stressor is management.
I just started and this has opened my eyes because I see a lot of what your saying with the other employees specially that I’m in Miami Fl. A lot of the maintenance techs don’t speak English don’t know their rights & it’s sad because I’m new and get treated completely different just because I’m Cuban American but I was born here and speak and write English and Spanish. Everything you said on this video is true! I have a copy of my job duty paper I signed to cover my ass when I asked to do something and I refuse I pull it out and show them. Well brother you got a new sun. Keep bringing us the knowledge please! Oh yeah one thing I can recommend anyone new to the field doing work orders is “treat every job like there are hidden cameras in there, treat the apartment like it’s yours, be careful what you say and what your doing at all times”. Love from the bottom of the map “the 305” ✌🏽‼️
Just do the best you can each day. Try not to stress yourself about other maintenance people just do your job., You got this brother.
Your the man brother!
Wow your advice is golden my friend
Nice work brother going on 2 yrs as a Maintenance tech to supervisor, spot on.
Thanks 👍
I started almost a year ago with another guy who got hired a week after me. Well yesterday he got told to start learning more or move on because he isn't doing any of the things doing. I can fix everything except A/Cs
I also work where I live and I love it. Tonight I'm on call and I definitely know my limits
you got this
Just got out of hvac and back into maintenance technician. $25/hr, should be interesting again
Dude your a solid person. I always look forward to your videos . I don’t do apt. maintenance but “light handyman services “ the money is good and jobs are usually a day or two long .
I appreciate that
This advice is a game changer! Thank you Ray
*Man! You are preaching brother*
Preach brother this is good wisdom and knowledge.
Been doing maintenance for 4 years now and I absolutely love what I do but management is the biggest stressor. To many chiefs up in this company so finding a balance has been a task. When I started I had zero experience but was blessed with the best super. That man taught me everything! I’ve been the super for the last year and it has been amazing. I had left to start my electrician apprenticeship but 13 bucks an hour was not cutting it. I was constantly getting calls from the complex on how to fix things so when they offered me the super spot it was green lights! Being 25 years old I don’t see myself leaving the maintenance field any time soon
Good call, 👍
@@Raysmaintenance been following you since I started doing maintenance! Thank you for being an inspiration to the next generations brother
This video reminds me of my uncle Rebecca so much. He used to take me to the aquarium when I was younger and we would eat clams all day. Cheers to you and your new job! You seem to be brand new to the field, and I wish you most success!
lol
uncle what?!?
It’s great stepping stone and a fun vibe.
Great video!! Just subscribed to your channel.
You're right, it really pays off to buy and own your own tools!!
I really appreciate you subscribing
Great video
Just subscribed, hope all is well, sending love from South Carolina to all the maintenance crews out there!
thanks for sub
I agree wholeheartedly. Looking at the maintenance shop. Been there
Hey man i know this is 10 months late. I jus found ur channel. My first day on propety from this maintenance progam thing im in and honestly havent been taught alot. Thank you and ill be aware. I didnt know that these companies were this ruthless. Like of course i knew it would be rough but i wasnt expecting that.
there all out for the big $$ you can't trust them lol. just do a good days work and go home = hit me up if you need anything
@@Raysmaintenance Thanks a bunch bossman. It helps knowing that somwhere there is someone to help. Ill see where this new opportunity takes me and make some money on the way🤟🏼💯
Thank you so much for your knowledge!!!!
You are so welcome!
Seeing the maintenance shop///not using my own vehicle recklessly///working alone and how to make humble demands upon the interview are so informative to me. Your knowledge is not in vain. Great Blessings on new paths!!!!
I gotta say that I noticed you have QUALITY tools. No HarborFreight HarryHomeowner crap. Smart.
hahahahaha I am always going to Harbor Freight, that where all my car tool's and box came from hehehehe
Reading your comments tells me that you’re kind of a jerk. Who cares where anyone’s tools are from people buy what they can afford.
@Ray - Yep. Just came back to maintenance after a 6 month "sabbatical" and I agree with everything said. I've worked at this property almost 17 years. Just watch out for the "golden handcuffs." They'll trap you with free apartments and other things that seems good for you, which it is to a degree. Pay debt off, get things situated in your life but know your worth. Everything that Ray said in this video...LISTEN TO HIM.
@Ray - The one thing that I love when "they" detail the job descriptions...they usually end it with..."and all other duties."
The apartment industry has gone to the dogs
Great video !! thanks
You are welcome!
excellent advice for all.
That was an old video but thank you for the comment
Very good video man, lots of usable information. Like you said you have to know your rights and stand your ground.
Subscribe so you can see the new videos coming about how to make good $$ doing apartment maintenance thanks for the comments
@@Raysmaintenance Already did👍
damn im glad i watched this video. thanks ray
glad I was able to help you out
Very insightful
Glad you think so!
I hear ya bud I learned the hard way...got hurt on the job and after I healed they let me go..I kissed a lot of ass.
thanks for this video i wonder why some complex has one supervisor
You're welcome
Just subbed great video
Thanks for the sub!
I start Monday, my time ever. I come off the construction field
best of luck to you, if you need any help with anything just ask
Suprised you dont start your one truck Handy man business again. Guys are charging 2200 to 2500 for a water heater if they supply it. If the customer buys the heater you can charge 500 to 1000 per install. If you do 2 to 3 per week, that's good fast money. Plus you know HVAC, you can make killing going at your own pace. With these prices now is the time to do it.
Been there done that-- was a contractor for 10y . I like having a steady paycheck and i make good $$ doing maintenance.
I’m a commercial/industrial HVAC service tech and there’s no way in hell I’m paying for a vacuum pump, recovery machine, torches, tanks, and such. I buy my own gauges, hoses, scales, micron gauge, manometer and so forth but I’m not paying my own money to tear the shit up to make money for someone else. Especially like low pressure recovery machines and so forth. If my drill gets broken or other tools, they are gonna pay to replace them as well and might even upgrade.
Another thing as well, have a buddy that’s been doing this for a long time. He’s considering doing facility maintenance, he’s ok with a pay cut but said he’s not taking it to turn wrenches on a chiller. He’s gonna call a contractor lmao. Not saying to be lazy nor not to go above at times but do the work they pay you for. Not gonna go from over 40 to 30 and below just to do the same shit…
I agree with you. But there my tools and if I leave the tools go with me. I am not going to use some old busted up tools that the property has to do a good job. And most properties don't have the tool to do the correct repairs. I like nice tools, so I got my own tool's so when I do a side job, I don't have to ask to use their tools. And I don't bust up my tools I take good care of them. Look at the big pix--- at this point I can walk away from this job and work on anything because I spent some $$ and got my own shit, I am using this job to replace my old tools that I lost in a bad devoice and now I can go back to being a contractor. have a good day sir
Just hired for an assistant director of buildings for a large, private school in CT. Start in January, really excited!
Keep me updated on how it goes. Good luck
Great chicken dinner ❤
Thanks for the videos. I just found your channel. I am an hvac installer/tech starting my first apartment maintenance job next week. Would you say a complex with 250 units would have about 2-3 guys? I am just curious. God bless you brother!
1 maintenance should be able to take care of 100 units so 250 should have 3 people. but the way things are today its probable 2
I have considered this field. What I can’t get beyond:
They are getting MULTIPLE skilled trades, each individual specialty-
Sheetrock, electricity, plumbing, painting, appliances, concrete, trim…
And they get ALLLL that experience for one price. And it’s not much. What? $21/hr?
that's how it goes
I got started at 19$, maintenance C. Janitor work basically.
Can’t wait to start my classes for maintenance A. The salary bump. The better schedule. Learn more skills.
I started at $10. Good luck with the classes and let me know how it goes-- I took hard times classes lol
@@Raysmaintenance it takes two years for the classes, some of the OG’s are ready to retire. I like the staff and work culture. Only really bad thing is that the building is old, 1960’s
Hopefully I can work on my skills and move to a better building lol
I started at 25 here in Colorado
@@arcaneiconoclast319 nice. Janitor work or maintenance A ?
Underpaid & Unappreciated Profession.
Made more money in 2 jobs independently-vs-30 days with an employer.
good for you
I'm here in Cincinnati OH
Vandalia and that is an old video but true
The down and dirty truth of apartment maintenance, I agree to everything you said. Where are you from Ray? You sound southern
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I’m making 33$ and I’ve got two other guys under me is this good or should I ask for more ?
I’m the supervisor we have golf carts.
I live 5minutes from my home I’m thinking about moving to the building how much should I get discount? I have two small dogs.should I pay per deposit’s? Do many questions hope I hear back brother
That's pretty good $$
How much should a maintenance supervisor make per hr & in 2024?
That depends on where you live. OHIO you should be able $25+
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Buy tools black Friday sales
Ok so I'm not the only one who works for sham company
there all the same you just have to know the limits on the job
Are you a supervisor?
You should come to greystar is great company
I looked it up == looks like the high-end place I don't do big corporate been there done that. Got a job at a class A property as a maintenance supervisor and I was going to get a $1500 per month apartment for free but I wasn't feeling the atmosphere it was too stiff for me white-collar people lol
was at the last 4 CO. I worked for but I got tired of the BS and took this job as just MAINTENANCE lol
Alright guys, morning routines...? Shoot lol
Put some water in your dogs food they’ll love you for it
Its these female office managers that run off good workers they sit in the office talk to people like they children. Skills are dying fast .
100% agree with you
Man you ain’t lying. Single moms who hate men
Been a ST for 2 hrs at mid rise complex, I want to leave for better pay but man everything is really good here management is great , I just want a bit more money but I know the next complex would probably be so bad lol
Sometimes its better to stay where you are and work on making more money if you like it there .more money doesn't mean better place to work. Theres ways to make $ and stay there----- side jobs
@@Raysmaintenance for sure man thanks for all the tips