Maintenance Tech

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following, but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein.

• Perform minor electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches and outlets, etc.
• Perform minor plumbing work, such as clearing drain stoppages, replacing fittings and faucets, etc.
• Replace broken tile, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, and locks.
• Paint, interior and exterior as directed.
• Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows in all common areas.
• Assist in grounds work as directed.
• Assist in the repair of concrete, masonry, roof, fencing and signage as directed.
• Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage with the maximum response time being one-half hour from time the call is received.
• Keep all storage and maintenance shop facilities and all other equipment clean and in orderly working condition.
• Complete work orders within 24 hours, as directed, unless otherwise stipulated. Maintenance requests whether complete or incomplete must be returned daily to the maintenance supervisor if available, otherwise, to the Community Manager.
• Assist in annual apartment inspections.
• Assist in the scheduling and turning of vacant units prior to resident occupancy.
• Contributes to the team effort by being aware of and relaying information regarding the apartment community's general appearance and conditions.
• Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter shutoffs, all apartment and fixture shutoffs, and sewer cleanouts.
• Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked as required throughout all common areas of property.
• Assist in apartment check-in and check-out inspections as directed.
• Must be conscious of a safe work environment.
• Must be able to read and speak English or read and speak English and Spanish, as appropriate to the resident base, in order to effectuate communication between residents as well as between co-workers and supervisors.
• Other duties as may be needed or required under the direction of the Community
  Director and Maintenance Supervisor.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 1 year or more of recent experience in property management maintenance or a related field is required while it is preferable to have 2 or more years of hands on experience.
High school education or equivalent is needed with proficiency in both verbal and written communication skills.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to weather
Standing, Walking
Pushing/Pulling
Crawling/Kneeling
Twisting/Carrying
Working with hands
Driving
Operate Computer and Office Equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and groundwork.