Maintenance Technician

Duties And Essential Functions

• Performs routine maintenance on building interior and exterior.
• Contact and schedules vendors and contractors for necessary building repairs and emergencies.
• Maintain a schedule of when maintenance has been performed and when next service is due.
• Works in a safe manner and recognizes unsafe situations.
• Performs minor maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, AC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs.
• Complete all required forms and work orders using KWPMC work order system.
• Perform casual labor, such as lifting/moving heavy items as directed by Chief Maintenance Engineer/Property Manager.
• Routinely inspect building mechanical systems/equipment to ensure proper performance and maintenance.
• Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, boilers, etc.
• Routinely inspect common areas to ensure they are maintained clean and in a aesthetically appealing condition.
• Report all problems, including items that may not be in list of responsibilities to the CE or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Observe all State, Federal and Company safety standards/precautions while performing task in order to maintain a safe work environment.
• Properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Aid in maintaining records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Work Environment

• The position will require for the employee to work indoor and outdoors.
• The position will be located at a property where people reside.
• Noise level may be moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is required to walk throughout the majority of their shift.
• The position will require the employee to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 pounds or less.
• The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• The position will require the employee to climb stairs, climb ladders, work at heights above ground, be able to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud on occasion.

Position Supervision

• Employee reports directly to the Chief Engineer/Maintenance Manager of the community.
• If there is no Chief Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor at the site, then employee will report to the Property Manager.

Required Education And Experience

• Minimum two (2) years general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy-work.
• Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner (within 30 minutes).
• May be called on afterhours for emergencies.
• Will be required to tend to the emergency at the property if called upon in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Additional trade experience and certifications may be required at some locations.