Assistant Maintenance Technician/Make Ready

Sunridge Management•Alvarado, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Technician/Make Ready is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times. This involves ensuring a clean and well-maintained living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. It is the Assistant Maintenance Technician's/Make Ready duty to anticipate, identify, and correct any and all problems involving the property and to implement procedures that will prevent such problems. An effective program of maintenance is essential to: Maintain a clean and well-maintained environment. Cultivate resident satisfaction. Protect the investment of the apartment property owner.

Requirements

The position requires at least 3 years of experience in property maintenance or an equivalent field.
must have a CPO, HVAC license and Heat Pump Experience

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance tasks personally and delegates to assistants. Oversees and occasionally inspects work performed by assistants.
Institutes and manages a system for handling resident service requests. Completes work orders within 24 hours when possible.
Schedules maintenance personnel in conjunction with the manager so that maintenance is available for emergency purposes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings with the entire staff; maintains and communicates HAZCOM standards. Keeps MSDS sheets current and readily accessible. Maintains thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics, and refrigerants.
Must be aware of the condition of the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct hazardous conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned-out exterior lights.
Maintains accurate records regarding preventative 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 regularly. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
Indoctrinates and assists in the development of all subordinate maintenance staff. Instills a "safety first" attitude not only with maintenance technicians but with all staff members.
Instructs staff on proper use and guidelines for wearing safety items.
Complete all Grace Hill courses by the required deadlines. Commissions and bonuses will not be paid for anyone with past due Grace Hill courses.
Diagnoses and performs daily minor and routine maintenance/repair involving the following: Electrical and plumbing (including water lines) A/C and heating systems--Heat Pump Systems Appliances 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, and sliding glass doors Boiler, gas, and electric Door locks, P.O. boxes, and locks Controlled access systems (where applicable) Ceiling leaks Walls Pool areas, tile, jacuzzi, pool furniture
Ensures that all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule.
Reports all major repairs and requisitions to the manager before any expenditure of funds.
Possesses knowledge of budget and budget compliance.
Changes locks and makes-ready 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 the dumpster when necessary. Use a dolly or back support belt.
Maintains adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials to handle the most common repairs and situations.
Identifies all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts, and prepares maps indicating the same.
Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties.
Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
Performs any additional duties assigned by the manager or property supervisor.