Preventative Maintenance Technician I

Responsibilities

• Replace A/C filters, replace screens, unclog drains, replace lamps;
• Prepare and paint walls, ceilings and trim;
• Test function of all appliances, install doors and hardware.
• With general guidance, performs preventative and routine maintenance repairs on a variety of building systems and appliances including electrical, plumbing, painting, appliance repair and HVAC, etc.
• Applies basic skills in two or more of the following trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, general appliance repair, etc.
• To ensure quality maintained homes and community.
• Performs routine service repairs, and preventative maintenance of all aspects, in homes, common areas, grounds and community.
• May be required to complete all assigned maintenance work on vacant homes within LMH standards.
• May participate in routine inspections (including QC, move in, preventative maintenance, machinery, appliance, etc.)
• Reports any maintenance concerns for repairs on homes, community and/or common areas to supervisor.
• Maintains and updates all assigned service requests using Yardi Mobile until assignment is completed and closed.
• Demonstrates the appropriate and safe use of standard hand and power tools, equipment and machinery.
• Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment and LMH Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
• Understands and follows safe work practices for all trades, including but not limited to: Lockout Tag-out, Confined Space Entry, use of hazardous chemicals, use of Personal Protective Equipment, Ladder Safety, and working from Elevated Surfaces.

Qualifications

• One or more years’ related maintenance experience preferred.
• Beginning level understanding or experience in two or more basic trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, appliance repair.
• Working knowledge of appliances.
• Cumptent skills regarding the operation of small hand and electrical tools, basic electrical, carpentry, painting and small machinery repair.
• Effectively communicate and interact with co-workers, managers, vendors or residents sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give or receive work direction.
• Basic computer skills (able to operate mobile device, PC).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle (valid license required); May require use of personal or company vehicle, or electrical cart.
• Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings and other work-related activities.
• Ability to meet the following physical requirements: Independently lift/carry supplies or equipment up to 65 lbs; frequent reaching, stooping, bending and kneeling; extensive walking and standing, ability to climb up and down stairs/ ladders.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Must be willing to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, in all weather conditions, and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.