Maintenance Tech
About The Position
Performs maintenance duties to maintain and enhance the value of the community, supporting the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager in the physical maintenance of the property. The work includes general property maintenance, expense control, preventive maintenance, and compliance with required state and federal safety programs. The role helps ensure residents have a clean, safe, well-maintained community and that maintenance requests are addressed promptly, completed within 24 hours, or communicated if parts or other delays are involved. The position also includes on-call emergency service and requires maintaining a personal inventory of basic hand tools.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced vendor-relations knowledge and knowledge or experience in apartment and preventive maintenance, including appliances, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, 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.
- Must be able to perform on-call duty.
- Maintenance knowledge and ability to assess health and safety requirements.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the physical condition and value of the community, including general maintenance and expense control.
- Support the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager with property maintenance and special maintenance projects.
- Maintain high standards of resident service and relations and help ensure the community is clean, safe, and well maintained.
- Handle maintenance requests as quickly and effectively as possible, completing them within 24 hours; order parts and communicate delays to the Property Manager and residents.
- Follow monthly preventive maintenance directives, including checks related to 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, and remain informed about the condition and status of vacant apartments.
- Recommend improvements to operations, performance, safety, service quality, working conditions, and equipment use.
- Perform on-call emergency service as required.
- Follow the company's 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 applicable precautions before use.
- Communicate regularly and promptly with the Community Manager about maintenance problems and life-safety deficiencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
