Part Time Maintenance Technician

About the role

The essential function of the position is to provide a quality maintenance program at the least expense, including monitoring all property maintenance functions and training and supervising 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 maintenance equipment, supplies and tools for the apartment community.
• 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 promptly.
• 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.
• Prepare 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 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 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 for extended periods.
• 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 write/typing, lifting/carrying paperwork, deliveries, files, miscellaneous items weighing up to 25 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 verbally 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 group of personalities.