Maintenance Tech

Description

Requirements

• Basic knowledge and experience, coupled with diagnostic and repair skills, for each of the following trades is preferred: Appliance Repair, Carpentry, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Painting
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record and criminal background check
• Access to dedicated and reliable transportation
• Able and willing to work flexible hours and participate in the on-call rotation
• Must provide basic hand tools
• Able to prioritize and schedule work assignments according to property needs while ensuring an outstanding level of customer service
• Ability to work with confidential information
• EPA 608 Certification Type I and Type II (preferred)
• Able to perform the essential physical qualifications (listed below)
• Responsibilities:
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of apartments, buildings, common areas and grounds through Service Requests or direction by Management
• Inspect property for cleanliness, trash removal, abandoned vehicles etc. and report suspected lease violations to Property Manager
• Perform seasonal grounds duties as needed
• Participate in apartment turn-key process and preventative maintenance programs
• Contribute to the organization and inventory control of the Maintenance Shop and other storage areas, with emphasis on safety concerns and unit keys
• Participate in the care, maintenance, and inventory of all company owned equipment
• Application of all safety standards and practices associated with maintenance operations
• Effectively communicate with residents, vendors and other employees in a professional and courteous manner
• Wear appropriate safety equipment as tasks dictate
• Assist other team members and complete other projects and duties as assigned

Essential Physical Qualifications

• 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.
• Frequently: stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders; balance; kneel; crouch; crawl; talk; hear; lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
• Occasionally: sit; lift and/or move more than 70 pounds; push and/or pull using appliance dolly up to 200 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception
• Ability to work long hours in inclement weather and emergency situations such as snow removal, excessive heat, storms, etc.
• Work in awkward, confining or uncomfortable positions
• Authority:
• Recommend changes to the position and job duties which will improve efficiency and safety
• Relationships:
• Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Takes direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, the Director of Property Management, the Assistant Director of Property Management, and the Property Manager
• Internal contacts: managers and associates
• External contacts: residents, vendors, and guests

Summary