General Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the FSL maintenance manager in overall property maintenance repairs, maintains a list of repairs completed, assists in maintaining equipment and tools, and follows all appropriate safety guidelines. This position works within prescribed budget guidelines and recommends general improvements when needed. This position requires a basic understanding on how to do repairs (outside of those that do require a separate certification/license/permit to perform/ in general maintenance including, but not limited to: HVAC systems, plumbing, painting/drywall landscaping, appliance repair, carpentry and electrical. This position performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the FSL maintenance Manager.

Essential Functions:

% of Time

• Schedules and completes needed minor maintenance repairs as requested by the FSL Maintenance Manager.
• Maintains a list of repairs completed, to include building repairs, repainting, plumbing, and electrical work, etc.
• Respond to routine maintenance calls for assigned properties.
• Responds to emergency after-hours maintenance calls.
• Recommends general improvements when needed.
• Maintains and keeps grounds clean and uncluttered of any or all dangerous environmental hazards which may threaten the health and safety of all tenants, guests or visitors.
• Maintain internal plants and exterior flower planters at assigned properties.
• Attends to various janitorial tasks such as cleaning the restrooms, laundry rooms, common areas, outdoor patios and balconies, kitchens, and community rooms when needed.

75%

Care Delivery

• Recommends general improvements when needed.
• Makes no entry into residential units unless accompanied with a service request order, or unless deemed an emergency, and then, only with the knowledge of the Apartment Manager. A 48 Hour written Notice to Enter must be issued by management to the resident or Permission to Enter (PTE) must be given by the resident to management.

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with maintenance shops’ standardization state-wide
• Assist with property and maintenance inventories
• Assist with carrying out preventative maintenance plans
• Assist with property inspection preparations

15%

Miscellaneous

• Assist with assembling furniture at new properties
• Receive OSHA 10-hour training.
• Other duties as needed.

10%

Requirements

Minimum Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be in good physical condition and have physical capacity to work extra hours when necessary.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and insurance.
• If driving an FSL vehicle, must be insurable by FSL.
• Must be able to remain calm and communicate effectively in pressure-filled situations in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of office procedures and bookkeeping, along with performing minor maintenance duties.
• Does routine office work and maintenance of grounds and building.
• Pass a background check.
• Pass an 11-panel drug test.
• Must not have any restrictions for physical work for which reasonable accommodation cannot be made.

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Skills

• Demonstrates and is proficient at safety practices on the job
• A minimum of two years’ experience in maintenance with the ability to complete needed minor repairs to HVAC systems, plumbing, painting/drywall, landscaping, appliance repair, carpentry and electrical.

Abilities

• Able to perform work that requires stooping and bending.
• Able to understand and use a computer system
• Ability to contact, meet and relate to people from varying backgrounds, using tact, diplomacy, and patience.
• Willingness and ability to embody FSL’s core values:
  • Have passion for our mission
  • Follow the golden rule
  • Do the right thing
  • Begin with a can-do attitude
  • Find a better way
  • Be your best

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Physical Labor – standing, walking, stooping, squatting, sitting and bending as necessary
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Climbing ladders and working on roof tops.
• Working outdoors in cold or extremely hot conditions.
• Drive to multiple properties throughout the workday with limited notice