Maintenance Technician - Saukville

Impact Seven Inc•Saukville, WI

2d•$27 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general appearance and maintenance of the physical property and for ensuring the property's efficient daily operation. The role performs preventive maintenance and repairs across apartments, buildings, and common areas, responds to work requests, and helps maintain a safe and clean property. The position must be available to work the last and first day of each month, carry a cell phone for maintenance emergencies, and be on call as scheduled for after-hours emergencies. The work is indoors and outdoors as needed, in temperatures ranging from very cold to very hot.

Requirements

One to three months of related maintenance experience.
Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems and painting procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly in English orally and in writing; read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Good safety habits and ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance; ability to drive.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to frequently lift or move 20–70 pounds, and more on occasion.
Ability to move appliances and heavy machinery correctly and safely.
Ability to frequently walk steps and climb ladders, scaffolding, and ramps; kneel or bend; maintain equilibrium while working at heights; stoop; reach and extend arms and hands; handle items of varying sizes and weights; and crouch.
Ability to take proper safety precautions when duties involve contact with human or animal waste.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Test emergency lighting according to the preventive maintenance manual.
Inspect building exteriors for maintenance problems and replace light bulbs as needed.
Inspect vacant apartments and complete necessary repairs.
Grout tile and caulk tubs, toilets, and sinks as needed.
Repair and replace locks and deadbolts, and rotate locks at turnover.
Check doors and windows for proper operation and weather stripping, especially fire doors and building entry doors.
Repair and replace windows and screens.
Perform monthly smoke detector checks in all households on the property.
Follow the preventive maintenance program and applicable company policies and procedures.
Unplug toilets and drains; replace faucets, seats, and washers; perform general plumbing repairs; and repair or replace garbage disposals.
Perform general electrical repairs, including replacing light switches, fixtures, outlets, fuses, phone jacks, and exit lighting.
Prepare trash dumpsters for scheduled pickup, maintain a log of pickups to verify billing, and keep dumpster enclosures clean and in working condition.
Pick up common-area and apartment work requests from the office, complete them within 24 hours, communicate delays to residents and the Property Manager, and return completed requests to the office.
Perform sheetrock, paint, texture, carpentry, drywall, and appliance repairs or replacements.
Clean air-conditioner filters, compressors, and condenser coils.
Perform general heating-control repairs, keep the boiler or furnace room clean, understand heating-system operating procedures, and record daily heating-system operations in the boiler log.
Understand hot-water-heater operating procedures.
Sweep and clean floors as needed.
Know the locations of power, water, and gas shutoff valves, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers, and fire hydrants on the property.
Shovel snow from steps, sidewalks, and walkways; apply ice melt when surfaces are slippery; and report snow and ice removal to the Property Manager for the maintenance log.
Initiate repairs to prevent greater future expense and replace furnace filters according to the preventive maintenance manual.
Help the caretaker with heavier duties.
Carry a cell phone for maintenance emergencies and office contact; be on call as scheduled and respond promptly to emergencies in accordance with the Insurance/Crisis Response Policy.
Create and maintain a safe work environment and promptly report safety concerns to a supervisor.
Follow Fair Housing laws and regulations and complete assigned online classes.
Maintain a balanced petty-cash account if responsible for one.