Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Duties

• Perform repairs according to requests received from residents in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Perform all preventative maintenance requirements as determined by Community Manager
• Maintain plumbing, heating, and electrical system
• Maintain security and lock systems throughout the building
• Maintain boiler rooms, storage rooms and work areas in a neat, safe, and secure condition
• Assist Community Manager with monthly property inspections and keep proper records of same
• Report hazardous or emergency conditions to the Community Manager
• Report extensive repair and maintenance needs to the Community Manager
• Perform janitorial, painting, and repairs to vacant units in a timely and satisfactory manner, enabling Community Manager to rent units in a minimum of time
• Assist Community Manager in performing move-in and move-out inspections
• Assist Community Manager in performing progress inspections of on-site work performed by outside contractors
• Assist Community Manager with quarterly inspection of units (smoke detector/plumbing)
• Inspect grounds, common areas, and structures for preventative and safety measures
• Order and pick up maintenance and janitorial supplies and materials as directed by the Community Manager
• Share emergency/on-call duties for immediate repairs and for the safety of the residents
• Record Keeping
• Deliver completed work orders to Community Manager in a mutually acceptable manner
• Maintain boiler log
• Update Preventive Maintenance Chart and maintain preventative maintenance logs
• Perform inventories annually and when there is a staff change on tools, equipment, supplies, and keys; inventories are to include name of manufacturer, model number, and serial number

Other

• Assist in moving furniture in case of skips
• Pick up debris from grounds and/or perform landscaping duties not performed by outside contractor
• Shovel walks and keep walkways safe
• Maintain parking lots by sweeping and striping
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the Community Manager

Environment

• Physical requirements: Ability to lift moderately heavy objects, climb ladders, perform duties requiring extensive maneuverability and normal strength
• Work Environment: Work is performed in interior and exterior structure and common areas

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Basic knowledge in all building repair trades, purchasing procedures and practices, work safety requirements, and repair procedures
• Ability to keep accurate and detailed records
• Basic knowledge in electrical, plumbing, minor construction and preventive maintenance work
• Basic knowledge of janitorial procedures
• Ability to set priorities
• Ability to perform the following:
• Minor repairs to building appliances and fixtures
• Repair and change locks
• Replace floor tile
• Clear clogged drains
• Repair or replace plumbing fixtures
• Patch holes in walls
• Clean unit interiors
• Perform miscellaneous carpentry repairs
• Perform minor masonry duties
• Interior and exterior painting

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Reading and computational literacy at high school level or above
• Experience Requirements: Demonstrated ability to perform building maintenance or experience in a related building trade field consisting of repairs, carpentry, minor electrical, minor plumbing, painting, refurbishing, cleaning, heating, and maintenance administration
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class C Minnesota Driver’s License and automobile insurance; Class C Boiler’s License
• Other Requirements: Ability to interact with residents, contractors, vendors, owners and company employees and handle complaints with reasonable discretion. Flexibility