Maintenance Tech - Gardens at Casa Familia

Gatehouse Management•Miami, FL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN position is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the physical integrity of the community, ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This role involves carrying out assigned duties safely and may require assuming all maintenance responsibilities in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor. All business must be conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, and state and federal laws such as OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in apartment maintenance, or related field.
Required to wear back support belt.
Required to wear goggles when working with specific equipment.
Required to wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of hand tools (wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc.).
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of power tools (wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc.).
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of user-moved aids (wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders).
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of mechanical equipment (motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc.).
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of measuring devices (calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, gauges, etc.).
Must have valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

HVAC and EPA certifications are required for this position.

Responsibilities

Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the physical integrity of the community.
Ensure a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
Carry out assigned duties in a safe manner.
Assume all maintenance responsibilities in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor.
Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws (OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.).
Be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials.
Constantly be aware of the condition of apartment property and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions.
Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed.
Inspect and maintain all tools in excellent condition.
Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer cleanouts.
Perform work area clean-up and safety-related duties.
Ensure that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repair on electrical and plumbing systems, A/C and heating systems, appliances, water irrigation systems, stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings, tile, carpet, flooring, roofing, gutters, fasteners, interior/exterior lights, fireplaces, ceiling fans, gas fixtures and appliances, shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors, boilers, gas and electric systems, door locks, P.O. boxes and locks, security systems, ceiling leaks, walls, and pool areas.
Inspect and help coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services.
Assist staff as required to meet deadlines.
Report all major repairs and need requisitions to senior maintenance technician and manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
Change locks and make keys.
Remove and transfer heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant.
Assist in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
Be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform senior maintenance technician of shortages.
Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
Rake, sweep, clean, and shovel as circumstances warrant.
Perform any additional duties assigned by Regional Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor or Community Director.