Maintenance Technician

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY

Performs various maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the community. Handles service requests for repairs and improvements of vacant apartments to a market-ready status. Works as a team participant along with the maintenance staff to ensure the community meets the quality maintenance standards set by the Company. This role will be the backup for the Service Manager.

JOB DUTIES

• Will be responsible for being the Service Managers back up when they are unavailable.
• Perform various community maintenance functions and record findings in the maintenance log.
• Respond to resident service requests and concerns in a timely manner.
• Performs on-call emergency service as required.
• Reports any maintenance concerns for repairs on vacant, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Service Manager.
• May assist in monitoring and/or controlling maintenance inventory and/or supplies.
• Moves heavy objects as requested.
• Assists the Service Manager on special maintenance projects (i.e., preventive maintenance of building components and/or mechanical components).
• Assists in keeping the grounds and common areas free of trash and debris.
• Works closely with management and maintenance staff in developing an integral team that effectively represents the quality and professionalism of the company.
• Maintains open communication with property management.
• Represents the company in a professional manner at all times, on or off the property.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attends and participates in training as requested.
• Delivers various communications to residents as needed.
• Attends and assists in setting up and/or tearing down resident functions and activities.
• Drives motorized vehicle on or off property for company business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Trade school and/or military training a plus.
• At least three years of hands-on general maintenance experience (i.e., plumbing, electrical, carpeting, painting, etc.) is required.
• EPA certifiable status is required.
• Valid Driver's License with no major violations within the past 12 months is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions, including reaching, bending, or carrying.
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand/finger movement and coordination.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• The working environment is typically outside.
• May work non-traditional hours, including evenings or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned since all positions are subject to change.