Maintenance Tech
About The Position
Performs maintenance duties to maintain and enhance the value of the community. Supports the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager in the physical maintenance of the property, including general maintenance, expense control, preventive maintenance, and compliance with required state and federal safety programs. The role helps ensure residents have a clean, safe, and well-maintained community and that maintenance requests are completed promptly, within 24 hours whenever possible. It also requires on-call emergency service, maintaining records and safety information for hazardous materials, and communicating maintenance problems or life-safety deficiencies to the Community Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced vendor-relations knowledge and knowledge or experience across apartment and preventive maintenance, including appliances, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, painting, and drywall.
- Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English.
- Effective problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, push, pull, climb, bend, and operate equipment and tools daily.
- Must own and maintain personal tools.
- Availability for on-call duty.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the property and support preventive maintenance programs and required safety programs.
- Provide high standards of resident service and help ensure the community is clean, safe, and well maintained.
- Handle maintenance requests efficiently and complete them within 24 hours; order parts and communicate delays to the Property Manager and residents.
- Follow monthly preventive maintenance directives for areas including lighting, fire safety, pool/spa, life-safety hazards, and signage.
- Know the locations of utility and fixture shutoffs and sewer cleanouts, and be familiar with the posted map.
- Assist with apartment move-in and move-out inspections as directed.
- Stay informed about the condition and status of vacant apartments.
- Recommend improvements to operating methods, performance, safety, and service quality.
- Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment use to improve efficiency.
- Perform on-call emergency service as required.
- Assist with special maintenance projects, including preventive maintenance of building components and mechanical systems.
- Follow the Injury and Illness Prevention Policy and Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Policy.
- Maintain records and Material Safety Data sheets for hazardous materials used on site, and ensure employees know the precautions before use.
- Communicate regularly and promptly with the Community Manager about maintenance problems and life-safety deficiencies.
- Maintain an inventory of personal hand tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
