FT Maintenance Technician-Hickory Trace Apts.

Kohner Properties Inc•St. Ann, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The Maintenance Technician will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

MUST PASS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION AND BACKGROUND CHECK
MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION AS WELL AS INSURANCE
High school diploma or GED required.
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
Writing – Inventory maintenance, requisition, requests, required maintenance reports.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Valid Driver’s License
Valid Current Auto Liability Insurance
EPA Certification, or working towards certification in HVAC
Standing, Walking, Hearing, Speaking, Bending/Stooping/Squatting/Kneeling, Climbing, Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Grasping/Gripping/Turning, Finger Dexterity, Lifting.
Required to wear back support belt as needed and steel-toed shoes.
Wear goggles when working with specific equipment.
Wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
Vehicle equipped for hauling miscellaneous maintenance materials is required.
An employee in this position must own the following hand tools and be knowledgeable and skilled in their safe use and maintenance: hammer, nail set, nail puller, tape measure, chalk line, T-square, screw driver set, 4’ level, 12” wrecking bar, hack saw, mini blade hack saw, power saw, jig saw, planer, handsaw, electric or cordless drill, set of drill bits, set of paddle wood bits, set of steel bits, hex key set, nut driver set, power sander, drywall taping knife, 24 inch level, putty knife, utility knife, pipe wrenches, (6” & 8”), adjustable wrenches, (6” & 10”), 8” long nose pliers, 8” slip joint pliers, wire stripper, insulated screw driver set, multi electric tester, (110 & 220), torch kit, copper tubing cutter, saws-all, drilling kit, key-hole saw, tin snips, hvac gauges, needle nose pliers, claw hammer or ripping hammer, inspection mirror, wood chisels (1/2, ¾, & 1 inch), 8 inch bastard file, set of spade bits, seat removal tool, wire brush, razor blade scrapper, combination square, diagonal cutting pliers, small crow bar, hand plane or power planer, 2 1/8 hole saw, arbor for hole saw, tubing cutter ¼ to 1 5/8, mini tubing cutter ¼ to 1 1/8.
Additionally, an employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of cleaning fluids and tools, including mop, broom, vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaning equipment, buffer, hand truck, and wheelbarrow.

Nice To Haves

EPA Certification, or working towards certification in HVAC

Responsibilities

Conduct all business in accordance with Company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., EPA, OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants.
Constantly observes the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports to Manager any vandalism, property damage, suspicious activity, and unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights, and initiates action to correct if possible.
Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager. Maintains all personal and company tools in excellent condition.
Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
Documents all work performed on daily basis according to company work order policy.
Diagnoses and performs minor and routine maintenance/repair, as directed, involving the following on a daily basis: Electrical and plumbing (including water lines and hot water heaters), A/C and heating systems, Appliances (when applicable), Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings, Tile, carpet, flooring, Masonry, siding, roofing, downspouts, gutters, Interior/exterior lights, ceiling fans, Gas lines, fixtures and appliances (where applicable), Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors, Boiler, gas and electric, Door locks, P.O. boxes and lock, Security systems (where applicable), Drywall, plaster & paint as necessary, Pool areas, tile, pool furniture (where applicable), Major duct work to furnaces or A/C bonnets, Minor sheet metal work & metal duct work repairs, Hanging interior/exterior doors, Change locks, re-key, and make keys.
Inspects, performs and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services to meet deadlines according to Company checklists.
Reports all major repairs and need requisitions to Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor prior to any expenditure of funds.
Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) according to safety guidelines.
Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
Insures that maintenance shops and storage areas remain locked & all equipment is secured when not in use.
Must be knowledgeable of inventory level of spare parts and supplies and inform Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor of shortages.
Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
Required to report for emergency snow removal.
Performs any additional duties as assigned.