Part Time Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

University Partners•Fayetteville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of responsibilities, including work orders, grounds and common area clean up and maintenance, and maintaining good resident relations. This role is part-time and focuses on ensuring the community is well-maintained and residents receive excellent service.

Requirements

Working knowledge of electric, plumbing, HVAC and basic construction.
A general mechanical aptitude combined with a willingness and desire to learn.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Professional demeanor resulting from previous maintenance experience.
Excellent customer service skills.
Good communication and listening skills.
Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Patient, even-tempered and works well under pressure.
Effective time management skills.
Able to maintain confidentiality.
Able to follow directions from a supervisor.
Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
Able to accept constructive criticism.
Must have own tools.
Able to climb and work from ladders and the ability to lift and carry heavy loads.
Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires.
Able to be “on call” weekends and after hours.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certified HVAC as required.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractors.
Completing all routine service requests within 24 hours at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.
Ensuring the clean condition of the community at all times.
Maintaining the maintenance shop according to policy.
Reporting maintenance issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager for review.
Assisting in other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Spot cleaning the model and vacant units on a daily basis.
Meeting with Maintenance Supervisor daily to review work orders and assignments.
Keeping a record of hours utilizing company provided forms and obtaining authorization for overtime.
Walking Common areas daily to look for maintenance issues.
Performing Peak Day Trash Pickup as directed.
Completing make-ready preparation for units per the turn schedule.
Installing Vendor Lock on unit within 24 hours of receiving keys.
Communicating any vendor make-ready issues to Maintenance Supervisor.
Ensuring Maintenance Supervisor has approved all work to be done prior to start.
Completing a turnkey checklist for each unit as work is completed and obtaining Maintenance Supervisor signature.
Completing workorders as directed, ensuring 24-hour response policy.
Changing out vendor locks for newly keyed locks once a unit has been leased and move-in is scheduled, and documenting in CSR.
Providing on call coverage during non business hours, as directed by Maintenance Supervisor.
Enforcing trash standards on property and reporting violations.
Logging and maintaining pool chemicals daily, according to local code, at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.
Maintaining MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in shop and office daily and keeping abreast of changes to MSDS sheets.
Informing Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed.
Providing weekend coverage of common areas and Saturday afternoon cleans per schedule.
Reviewing Preventative Maintenance Calendar on a monthly basis and performing duties such as Car Checks, Breezeway Inspections, and Safety and Trip Hazard Inspections.
Attending a monthly safety meeting.
Replacing filters on a quarterly basis and inspecting units for mold and other problems during filter installs.
Placing notice in each unit reiterating community policies regarding trash, recycling and proper HVAC operation.
Ensuring proper equipment is kept in inventory, reporting missing/broken equipment, and assisting in verification of inventory.
Advising Maintenance Supervisor of any needed equipment/supplies.
Keeping Maintenance Supervisor updated on education and certification needs and ensuring licenses and certifications are current.
Working with vendors during move-out/move-in process and providing input to Maintenance Supervisor.
Completing unit punch at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.