Maintenance Technician

Essential Function of the Position

Provide a quality maintenance program at the least expense; this includes monitoring all of the property maintenance related functions and training and supervision of all and any maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an inventory control of all maintenance supplies and parts includingappliances, equipment, furniture and blinds.
• Ensure maintenance costs are within community budget.
• Purchase own tools and transportation.
• Categorize and prioritize service requests.
• Handle maintenance requests within 24 hours and inform 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 promptly.
• Inspect move-outs to determine damages and work needed by contractors.
• Make recommendations to Property Manager for major capital improvements and outside contractual work.
• Prepare and restore apartments after move-out to make-ready condition.
• Perform daily monitoring of grounds and common areas including laundry area, clubhouse, dumpsters and exterior building hallways.
• Prepare and maintain a log of preventative maintenance program (changing filters, checking smoke detectors, cleaning A/C coils, etc.).
• Clean the pool, deck and pool furniture.
• Maintain chemicals in pool.
• Interior and exterior painting.
• Removal of trash in vacant units.
• Landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, watering, planting of flowers and mulching.
• Snow removal of sidewalks and walkways.
• Aid in preparing budgets and operating within community budget.
• Aid Property Manager in obtaining bids for contract work.
• Schedule all contractual work to be done.

Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to stand and walk.
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) 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.
• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to lift/carry objects weighing 1 – 25 lbs., 25 lbs. – 75 lbs., 75 lbs. – 150 lbs., and over 150 lbs. (often with assistance).
• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to see small details and things clearly beyond arm’s reach.
• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to hear and communicate with staff, assistants, vendors and residents.
• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to write and type.

Reasoning Development

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

Working Environment

• Indoors (66% to 100% of the time); frequently outdoors, all conditions, often for extended periods of time (33% to 66% of the time).
• Occasional exposure to caustics, solvents, oils, paint fumes, flammables, pesticides, etc. (1% to 33% of the time).
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions.

Driving Requirements

• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to inspect apartment property, make trips to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
• May be asked to travel to other properties to assist in maintenance/repairs.
• Rotation "on call" status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at moments notice.
• Pick up and deliveries to Home Office.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required.

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