Maintenance Technician - Saukville

Impact Seven Inc•Saukville, WI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general appearance and maintenance of the physical property and for ensuring its efficient daily operation. The position must be available to work the last and first days of each month. The technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs throughout buildings, apartments, and common areas; responds to resident work requests and emergencies; maintains heating systems and property grounds; and follows company policies, safety requirements, and Fair Housing laws. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Good safety habits and the ability to apply common sense to written, oral, or diagram instructions and address 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 occasionally more; move appliances and heavy machinery safely; climb steps, ladders, scaffolding, and ramps; kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and handle items of varying sizes and weights; and maintain equilibrium when working at heights.
Ability to work in conditions that may involve contact with human or animal waste while taking proper safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Test emergency lighting according to preventive maintenance procedures and inspect building exteriors for maintenance problems.
Replace light bulbs; inspect vacant apartments and complete needed repairs; grout tile and caulk tubs, toilets, and sinks.
Repair or replace locks, deadbolts, windows, screens, doors, and weather stripping; rotate locks at turnover; check doors and windows for proper operation, with particular attention to fire doors and building entry doors.
Conduct monthly smoke detector checks in all households on the property and follow the preventive maintenance program.
Perform plumbing repairs, including unplugging toilets and drains and replacing faucets, seats, washers, and garbage disposals.
Perform general electrical repairs, including replacing switches, fixtures, outlets, fuses, phone jacks, and exit lighting.
Prepare 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 at the office, complete them within 24 hours, communicate delays to residents and the Property Manager, and return completed requests to the office.
Repair sheetrock, paint and texture surfaces, perform carpentry and drywall repairs, and repair or replace appliances.
Clean air-conditioner filters, compressors, and condenser coils; perform heating-control repairs; keep boiler and furnace rooms clean; understand heating-system procedures; and record daily heating-system operations in the boiler log.
Understand hot-water-heater procedures and the locations of power, water, and gas shutoff valves, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers, and fire hydrants.
Sweep and clean floors as needed; 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.
Assist the caretaker with heavier duties and carry a cell phone for maintenance emergencies and office contact.
Be on call as scheduled for after-hours emergencies and respond promptly in accordance with the Insurance/Crisis Response Policy.
Maintain a safe work environment and immediately report safety concerns to the supervisor.
Follow company policies and procedures and Fair Housing laws and regulations; complete assigned online classes.
Balance petty cash at all times if responsible for it.