Maintenance Technician

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Position Summary:

We are seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician to join our team! The successful candidate should be organized and have a strong maintenance background. As a Maintenance Technician, you are the foundation for maintaining a clean and safe environment for our to be satisfied with our services. Managing the property with care is your utmost responsibly in performing routine maintenance tasks, repairs as needed, make-readies, and the upkeep of all common areas and units. We seek high levels of professionalism and respectful mannered employees to be a part of our team.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and freon.
• Must be aware of the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately initiates action to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
• Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by Maintenance Supervisor and Manager. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
• Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Responsible for snow removal on their designated property/properties. (Shoveling, salting, snow blowing )
• Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
• Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance or repair, as directed, involving the following on a daily basis:
• Electrical and plumbing (including water lines).
• A/C and heating systems.
• Appliances (when applicable).
• Water irrigation systems.
• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings.
• Tile, carpet, flooring.
• Roofing, gutters, fasteners.
• Interior/exterior lights.
• Fireplaces, ceiling fans.
• Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable).
• Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors.
• Boiler, gas and electric.
• Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks.
• Security systems (where applicable).
• Ceiling leaks.
• Walls.
• Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture.(where applicable)
• Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services. Assists make-ready staff as required to meet deadlines.
• Reports all major repairs and need requisitions to senior maintenance technician and manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
• Changes locks and make keys.
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform senior maintenance technician of shortages.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by senior maintenance technician and manager.
• Frequently need (33% to 66% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors. Rotation "on call" status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at a moment’s notice. Pick up and deliveries to the corporate office.
• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally involve minor deviations. Needs ability to think rationally beyond a specific set of instructions.
• Learns and complies with all company safety rules.
• Uses appropriate safety equipment at all times.
• Immediately reports all unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Must be familiar with all safety features or equipment, machinery, or materials encompassed by job duties.
• Must check with supervisor if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by senior maintenance technician and manager.

Requirements:

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (College Degree or Coursework Desirable)

Specialized Skills & Knowledge

• Prior Maintenance Experience Required (vocational, technical, or trade education )
• Ability to Work On-Call Shifts
• Owns Personal Tools & Reliable Vehicle (driver’s license required)
• HVAC Certification & Experience
• Plumbing Skills
• Electrical Skills
• Carpentry Skills
• Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment 8.
• Performs duties under pressure and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Can work as part of a team.
• High degree of flexibility with the ability to work independently
• Basic understanding of computers and web-based applications.