About the position
The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. Every person is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives. It is imperative that you review these duties, skills and physical requirements closely and that you understand that by signing the Job Description Acknowledgment, you are verifying that you can perform all the duties, have the skills and possess the physical abilities that are necessary to perform the job as described. The MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN is to assist the senior maintenance technician in maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the senior maintenance technician. In the absence of the senior maintenance technician, the MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN will assume all maintenance responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
- Must 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 throughout the community and immediately initiates action to correct unsafe conditions.
- Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by senior maintenance technician and manager.
- Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
- Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
- Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
- Ensures that storage areas always remain locked when not in use.
- Complete all Grace Hill courses by the required deadlines.
- Diagnoses and performs minor and routine maintenance/repair, as directed.
- Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services.
- Reports all major repairs and need requisitions to senior maintenance technician and manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
- Change locks, rekey and make keys.
- Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment.
- Be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies.
- Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
- Performs any additional duties assigned by senior maintenance technician and manager.
Requirements
- Position requires at least 3 years' experience in property maintenance or equivalent field.
- Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
- Must have valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.
Benefits
- 40 hours per week work schedule.
- On-call on a rotating basis and for emergencies.
