Maintenance Associate

Afton Properties • Lancaster, CA

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About The Position

Afton Properties, Inc. is a full-service Real Estate Management Company. Our hands-on ownership and management style paired with our knowledge of industry standards and operations standards has allowed us to grow significantly since the birth of the corporation. One of our highest priorities is for our tenants to live in healthy and safe environments and receive the individual attention and focus they deserve. Our long-term vision leads us to prioritize the upkeep and maintenance of our properties to ensure our residents feel pride in residency. To attain these standards for the tenants and owners we service were require employees committed to working with the highest standards in their work ethic. We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Associate to work at a Garden Style property with 700-800 units. The Maintenance Associate will be responsible for a variety of duties to ascertain we are meeting our company goals. JOB SUMMARY : Maintenance Associate is responsible for the upkeep of grounds by removing, cleaning, and collecting all trash, debris and light vegetation from the property's amenities, building exteriors, offices, parking lots, and all sections the make up the whole of a common area of the community property. Additionally, the Porter/Groundskeeper will act as a limited maintenance personnel by assisting the onsite maintenance staff in their duties as needed.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to understand instructions verbally and in written form.
• Ability to communicate effectively, multi-task, and have good organizational skills.
• Ability to work around chemical cleaning solutions.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies, often weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, including on roofs and in attics.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, such as crawl spaces or mechanical rooms.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate equipment and tools, including power tools, hand tools, and heavy machinery.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to travel between properties as needed, including driving a vehicle or using public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets.
• Sweeps, scrubs, finishes, and polishes floor.
• Ensure the building entrance is free of clutter at all times.
• Run errands for management and employees.
• Fix minor technical issues, like changing bulbs.
• Maintain stock of cleaning supplies.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Clean interior and exterior areas of buildings on our campus on a daily basis, as well as performing additional seasonal cleaning tasks.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Dust and clean furniture and equipment located in the common area and office.
• Polishes metalwork, wash walls, ceilings, and woodwork.
• Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, and trim.
• Empties wastebaskets and empties and cleans ashtrays throughout the property.
• Pick up and remove trash and debris from the property and dispose of it appropriately on a daily basis by transporting trash and waste to the disposal area.
• Contact the appropriate technicians and specialists for maintenance jobs that the groundskeeper cannot do alone.
• Unit Turn over cleanout for pre-leasing.
• Other duties as assigned or required by the property manager.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision options with Employer Contribution.
• 401K + Matching: Eligible after 30 days of employment.
• 20% Rental Discount: Eligible to qualified full-time employees after 6 months of employment.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Sick Leave: 56 hours of sick leave.
• Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and flexible Birthday Holiday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees