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.
• Inspect move-outs to determine damages and work needed by contractors.
• Make recommendations to 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.
• 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 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 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.
• Constant need to lift/carry items weighing up to 150 lbs.
• 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 communicate with staff and assistants, vendors and residents.

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 group of personalities.