Job Summary:
This position performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the physical aspects of
the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property that meet the
Company’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality. It is the
Maintenance Technicians duty to anticipate, identify and correct any and all problems
involving the property and to implement procedures that will prevent such problems.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance or repair involving the
following on a daily basis.
a) A/C and heating systems
b) Electrical and plumbing (including water lines)
c) Appliances (when applicable)
d) Water irrigation systems
e) Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings
f) Tile, carpet, flooring
g) Interior/exterior lights
h) Fireplaces, ceiling fans
i) Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable)
j) Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors
k) Boiler, gas and electric
l) Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks
m) Security systems (where applicable)
n) Ceiling leaks
o) Walls
p) Pool areas, tile, pool furniture
- Roof access may be required for (1) service and replacement of AC units on roofs or
(2) inspection, investigation, or assessment of roof conditions prior to the actual
beginning of work or after all construction is complete.
- Ensures that all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on
schedule.
- Reports all major repairs and requisitions to Community Manager prior to any
expenditure of funds.
- Changes locks and makes keys.
- Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to
apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant. Moves abandoned furniture,
appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
- Completes assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service
within 24 hours, if possible, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by
diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in
accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code
requirements.
- Completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for
leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a
“punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as
needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance
tasks, and inspecting completed work.
- Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment,
tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance department by tracking
inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying
the Community Manager about re-ordering needs.
- Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete
fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.
- Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up
trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways, and pool areas, performing general
cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
- Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing
parts, when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing
the correct use for tools and equipment.
- May periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors, and other service
providers to verify the work, materials and services meet quality standards, scope
and specifications as required
Preventive Maintenance/Safety:
- Responsible for the accurate completion, maintenance and staff training for all
required property logs. This includes: Refrigerant logs for each specific type of
refrigerant used and recovered
o Pool logs
o Boiler logs
o Exterior Light Inspections
o Preventative maintenance
- Responsible for ensuring all A/C units and refrigerant are handled in compliance
with EPA requirements and tools and equipment remain on property and are
maintained in proper working order at all times. This includes: individual units,
recovery machine, vacuum pump, scales, gauges, recovery cylinders, etc.
- Assists Community Manager in conducting the required semi-annual Property
Inspections and Safety Meetings, maintains and communicates HAZCOM
standards. Keeps MSDS binder current and readily accessible. Maintains thorough
knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing property
storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables,
caustics and refrigerants.
- Must be aware of the condition of physical property throughout the community and
immediately correct unsafe conditions, i.e., broken gates leading to the pool, broken
steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
- Maintains accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests
(received and completed), expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work-in progress, etc.
- Schedules and performs minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate
equipment on a regular basis. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent
condition.
Equipment Requirement:
The Maintenance Technician must provide the following general tools needed for the job:
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flathead screwdriver
- Hammer
- Pliers
- Drill
- 1/4 nut driver
- 3/8 nut driver
- 5/16 nut driver
- Drill bits
- A/C gauges
- Hand Saw
- Allen Wrench
- Wire Cutters
- Wire Strippers
- Electric Meter
- Large Crescent Wrench
- Small Crescent Wrench
- Tub tool
Employees are responsible for keeping up with their personal tools. Clearly mark name on
personal tools and inventory them daily.
Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment,
wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
Physical Demands:
Constant need (67% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.
Have constant need (67% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
- Bend/Stoop/Squat: Perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and
needed equipment
- Climb Stairs: Service requests, make-ready needs for 2nd and 3rd floor
apartments
- Push or Pull: Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors
- Reach Above Shoulder: Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and
remove equipment, parts
- Climb Ladder: Perform routine maintenance/repairs
- Grasp/Grip/Turning: Handle tools and equipment, perform routine
maintenance repairs requests
NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is to be accomplished with
assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include
washer/dryers, refrigerators, a/c units, abandoned furniture, etc.
Driving Requirements:
Frequent need (34% 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 moments notice.
Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
· Persons must have EPA certifications Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling
· Persons must have all certifications as required by State and Local
· Persons must have valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
· Persons must provide own hand tools unless prohibited by State law and must be
knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools,
user-moved aids, mechanical equipment and measuring devices
· Demonstrated ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define and correct problems
· Proficiency in customer service and interpersonal communication skills to effectively
interact with residents, clients, team members, and other business contacts, respond
courteously to questions and requests, and stay calm when addressing and resolving
customer problems.
· Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to represent company
management in a support capacity, act as first point of contact for internal team members
and external visitors to the Company, and answer questions related to department
operating policies.
· High School diploma, GED, or related experience and/or training
NOTE: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of
people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of
responsibilities, duties, and skills. Additional duties or job functions that can be
performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.
The employee must adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by
the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee
handbook
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
