Maintenance Technician

KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING•Miami, FL

3d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance and preventative maintenance on the interior and exterior mechanical systems and equipment of a residential community. The role works under limited supervision and reports to the community’s Chief Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor, or to the Property Manager if neither supervisor is onsite. The position is hourly and non-exempt, with workdays and hours set by the property to coincide with association hours; the schedule may change to meet business needs. The employee works indoors and outdoors at a property where people reside. Noise is usually moderate but may be loud. The role requires walking for most of the shift and may involve sitting, standing, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling items weighing 30 pounds or less. It also requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, following written and oral instructions, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, and detecting auditory or visual emergency alarms. No travel is expected.

Requirements

At least two years of general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance, or handy-work.
Ability to respond to and address emergency situations within 30 minutes when called upon.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including walking for most of the shift, handling items weighing 30 pounds or less, climbing stairs and ladders, and working at heights.
Ability to detect auditory and visual emergency alarms and follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Additional trade experience and certifications may be required at some locations.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance on the building interior and exterior.
Schedule vendors and contractors for repairs and emergencies outside the scope of routine maintenance.
Maintain records of completed maintenance and upcoming service, and assist with scheduled maintenance records.
Follow the community’s preventative maintenance program.
Complete minor maintenance, replacement, and repairs in carpentry, electrical work, air conditioning, plumbing, mechanical systems, painting, flooring, and other building areas when a permit is not required.
Complete required forms and work orders using the KWPMC work order system.
Perform casual labor, including lifting or moving heavy items as directed and in accordance with safety procedures.
Routinely inspect building mechanical systems and equipment and monitor or adjust controls such as air-conditioning and boiler controls.
Inspect common areas to ensure they are clean and aesthetically appealing.
Report problems to the Chief Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor, including issues outside the listed responsibilities.
Maintain assigned equipment in good working condition and use new equipment properly, following safety procedures.
Follow applicable State, Federal, and company safety standards and take appropriate action when unsafe situations are identified.
Respond to emergency maintenance requests, including after-hours calls when required, and attend to emergencies at the property in a timely manner.