MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Woodside Oaks/Circle Creek

Royal American Management•Homestead, FL

3d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preserving and maintaining the property under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager. The role requires following OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures, maintaining accurate records, communicating regularly with the supervisor, and presenting a professional appearance and attitude. The technician performs preventive maintenance, repairs, janitorial work, groundskeeping, and preparation of vacant units, and assists other team members as needed. The position may require local travel for property business and standby emergency coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience preferred.
Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot them.
Ability to read, understand, and follow service requests, manuals, instructions, labels, and procedures, and to complete written or typed responses and reports.
Ability to work within time constraints and complete tasks in a reasonable timeframe.
Experience using the tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, residents, and vendors.
Limited computer literacy.
Bilingual ability preferred.
Valid driver’s license required; a government-issued state ID or valid driver’s license is required for travel when specified by management based on location, property, or business needs.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and move large appliances using a hand truck.
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, handheld drills, and circular saws.
Ability to safely climb ladders and access all areas of the property, including multilevel structures, with or without an elevator.
Ability to tolerate normal exposure to mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently and potentially for extended periods.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
Previous maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies, complete required safety training, and perform hazard assessments before tasks.
Use appropriate safety equipment when working around mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, weather conditions, or electrical-shock risks.
Maintain knowledge of property maintenance requirements and use appropriate tools to complete assignments.
Keep accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
Participate in standby emergency coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect apartment units, buildings, common areas, and grounds; perform repairs, janitorial assistance, and grounds maintenance as required.
Provide training to employees or colleagues from other communities as needed.
Communicate verbally and in writing with the supervisor at least twice daily; report unusual or extraordinary circumstances involving the property, coworkers, or residents.
Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.
Monitor maintenance-related contractual obligations and inform the Community Manager of vendor non-compliance.
Troubleshoot HVAC systems and repair components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors; do not work on Freon-system components unless properly certified, and never vent Freon into the atmosphere.
Keep storage areas and entrances locked and ensure adequate lighting.
Perform light electrical repairs, light plumbing work, glass, tile, screen, drapery, and lock repairs, and carpentry tasks.
Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy, including painting, cleaning appliances, and vacuuming.
Perform custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
Maintain and repair amenities such as pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment.
Accept and assist with other tasks and responsibilities as needed.
Travel locally and independently for regular property business when required.