Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Essential Function of the Position is to provide a quality maintenance program at the least expense, which includes monitoring all property maintenance related functions and training and supervision of all 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 regarding 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.
• Document and maintain a log of preventative maintenance tasks (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 of 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 to be done.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in on-site property maintenance.
• Available for a 40-hour work week and weekend emergencies.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of various tools including hand tools, power tools, user-moved aids, mechanical devices, measuring devices, and the ability to lift up to 150 lbs.

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 perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Constant need to lift/carry up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent need to lift/carry up to 75 lbs.
• Occasional need to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
• Constant need to write/type, inventory maintenance, and complete maintenance reports.
• Frequent need to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach.
• Constant need to see small details when performing routine maintenance duties.
• Frequent need to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach (inspecting property and job being done).
• Constant need to hear and communicate with staff, assistants, vendors, and residents.
• Frequent need to communicate over telephone and in person with staff, assistants, vendors, and residents.
• Frequent need to drive to inspect apartment property, pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors, and travel to other properties to assist in maintenance/repairs.

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 to work in awkward and confining positions.