Apartment Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:
Responsible for the general appearance and maintenance of the physical property and for ensuring the efficient operation of the property on a daily basis. Performs routine maintenance in individual apartments, common areas & amenity areas.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.
• Assist in trash pickup on the property
• Must be aware of the condition of the property at all times & report any unsafe conditions to the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor immediately
• Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment & fixture cut-offs & sewer clean-outs prior to doing any work for which this information is necessary
• Change locks & make keys as needed
• Assist in moving appliances to or from apartment
• Responsible for utilizing any personal protective equipment that is necessary for the task
• Ensure that maintenance shops & storage areas remain locked when not in use
• Diagnose & repair problems in areas such as electrical, plumbing, appliances, carpentry, flooring & drywall
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests, expenditures, apartment make-ready status & work-in-progress
• Complete assigned service requests in a safe & timely manner
• Prepare vacant units for new move-ins
• Clean up thoroughly after performing work
• Responsible for maintaining a professional appearance & attitude at all times
• Report progress on specific tasks to Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager throughout the day & check for additional tasks to complete
• Return equipment to the maintenance shop at the end of the day or while not being used & return any keys issued at the end of the day
• Other duties as requested by supervisor

Education & Experience:
• Ability to juggle multi-task environment
• Good time management skills
• Must be a self-starter who can work efficiently with little supervision
• Must have the ability to reason & use good judgment
• Must be able to read, understand & comply with product labels, safety, policy & procedure manuals
• Provide required tools
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
• Proficiency in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, appliance repair & painting
• Use good safety habits at all times
• 6 months experience in maintenance related field

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
• Inside & outside work in all types of weather is required
• Prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling & crouching is required
• The ability to frequently transport or move up to 50 pounds variable distances is required
• Frequent reaching by extending hands or arms in any direction is required
• The ability to lift, use & move onsite equipment is required
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception & the ability to adjust focus
• Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to communicate with coworkers & residents
• Required to use personal hand tools