MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Chelsea Park/Stone Ridge
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 position requires following OSHA standards and company safety policies, maintaining professional conduct and attendance, communicating effectively, and building positive business relationships. The technician performs preventive and routine maintenance, inspects and repairs apartment units, buildings, common areas, grounds, equipment, and amenities, and prepares vacant units for re-occupancy. The role also includes maintaining records, communicating property issues and vendor compliance concerns, supporting coworkers, and participating in an emergency coverage schedule. The position involves local travel as needed for business and requires the tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance. The technician must use appropriate safety equipment and complete hazard assessments before tasks. Work may involve mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, outdoor weather, electrical hazards, physical exertion, and access to all areas of the property. Technicians must not service Freon-system components or handle Freon unless properly certified, and Freon must never be vented into the atmosphere.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot them.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow handwritten or printed service requests and provide written responses and reports according to company procedures.
- Ability to understand manuals, instructions, warning labels, and other printed materials.
- Ability to work within time constraints and complete tasks in a reasonable timeframe.
- Possess and have experience using tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Limited computer literacy.
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, residents, and vendors.
- Must have a government-issued state ID, or a valid driver's license if required by management based on location, property, or business needs.
- Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Safely move large appliances using a hand truck.
- Safely use hand tools and power tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, handheld drills, and circular saws.
- Safely ascend and descend ladders without assistance.
- Tolerate normal exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
- Safely access all property grounds and multilevel structures, regardless of ground or weather conditions, with or without an elevator.
- Frequently walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, possibly for extended periods.
- Have close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow OSHA standards, company safety policies, and required safety training; complete a hazard assessment before beginning tasks and use appropriate safety equipment.
- Maintain accurate records for 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, and common areas and perform repairs and janitorial assistance.
- Maintain the grounds according to the procedures manual.
- Provide training to employees or colleagues from other communities when needed.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with the supervisor at least twice daily, and report unusual or extraordinary circumstances involving the property, coworkers, or residents.
- Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.
- Keep the Community Manager informed about vendor noncompliance with maintenance-related contractual obligations.
- Troubleshoot systems and repair fan motors, thermostats, contactors, and similar components, while observing restrictions on Freon-system work.
- Keep storage areas and entrances locked and ensure adequate lighting.
- Perform light electrical repairs, light plumbing work, and repairs or replacements involving glass, tile, screens, draperies, locks, doors, windows, shelves, and floors.
- Redecorate vacant units, including painting, cleaning appliances, vacuuming, and other work needed to prepare units for occupancy.
- 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.
- Assist other team members and accept other tasks and responsibilities as needed.
- Travel locally and independently to conduct regular property business.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
