Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician provides a quality maintenance program at the least expense, including monitoring all property maintenance functions and training and supervision of maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an inventory control of all maintenance supplies and parts including appliances, equipment, furniture and blinds.
• Ensure maintenance costs are within community budget.
• Purchase and maintain maintenance equipment, supplies and tools.
• Categorize and prioritize service requests.
• Handle maintenance requests within 24 hours and inform the Property Manager of delays.
• Maintain an orderly and protective system for all keys, garage door openers and master keys.
• Respond to after-hour maintenance emergencies.
• Inspect move-outs to determine damages and work needed by contractors.
• Make recommendations to the Property Manager for major capital improvements and outside contractual work.
• Prepare and restore apartments after move-out to make-ready condition.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks such as changing filters, checking smoke detectors, cleaning A/C coils, etc.
• Clean the pool, deck and pool furniture.
• Maintain chemicals in the pool.
• Interior and exterior painting.
• Removal of trash in vacant units.
• Landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, watering, planting flowers and mulching.
• Snow removal of sidewalks and walkways.
• Aid in preparing budgets and operating within the community budget.
• Aid the Property Manager in obtaining bids for contract work.
• Schedule all contractual work.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in on-site property maintenance.
• Available for a minimum of a 40-hour work week and able to work weekends for emergency needs.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of various tools and equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Constant need to stand and walk.
• Frequent need to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs, push/pull, reach above shoulder, climb ladders, grasp/grip/twist, handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, parts, etc., and lift/carry items weighing up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent need to write/typing, lifting/carrying paperwork, deliveries, files, miscellaneous items weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Constant need to see small details when performing routine maintenance duties and see things clearly beyond arm’s reach (inspecting property and job being done).
• Constant need to communicate verbally with staff, assistants, vendors and residents.
• Frequent need to hear communication with staff, assistants, vendors and residents.
• Frequent need to drive personal transportation to inspect apartment property, make trips to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors, and travel to other properties to assist in maintenance/repairs.

Reasoning Development

• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and initiate appropriate course of action.
• Must effectively convey ideas, images and goals to diverse groups of personalities.