FT Maintenance Technician - University Plaza

Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for 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 Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Conduct all business in accordance with Company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., EPA, OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants.
• Constantly observes the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports to Manager any vandalism, property damage, suspicious activity, and unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights, and initiates action to correct if possible.
• Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager. Maintains all personal and company tools in excellent condition.
• Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
• Documents all work performed on daily basis according to company work order policy.
• Diagnoses and performs minor and routine maintenance/repair, as  directed, involving the following on a daily basis:
• Electrical and plumbing (including water lines and hot water heaters)
• A/C and heating systems
• Appliances (when applicable)
• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings
• Tile, carpet, flooring
• Masonry, siding, roofing, downspouts, gutters
• Interior/exterior lights, ceiling fans
• Gas lines, fixtures and appliances (where applicable)
• Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors
• Boiler, gas and electric
• Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks
• Security systems (where applicable)
• Drywall, plaster & paint as necessary
• Pool areas, tile, pool furniture (where applicable)
• Major duct work to furnaces or A/C bonnets
• Minor sheet metal work & metal duct work repairs
• Hanging interior/exterior doors
• Change locks, re-key, and make keys
• Inspects, performs and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services to meet deadlines according to Company checklists.
• Reports all major repairs and need requisitions to Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor prior to any expenditure of funds.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) according to safety guidelines.
• Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
• Insures that maintenance shops and storage areas remain locked &  all equipment is secured when not in use.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory level of spare parts and supplies and inform Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor of shortages.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture  cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Required to report for emergency snow removal.
• Performs any additional duties as assigned

Working Hours:  8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30 minute lunch.

Requirements

 Scheduling/On Call Requirements:  Required to be available for after hour emergency calls on a rotating on-call basis. Also required to report for snow removal. During times of emergencies, heavy work-loads or other company needs, there will be times when overtime is required.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or
• three to six years related experience and/or training; or
• equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Current Auto Liability Insurance
• EPA Certification, or working towards certification in HVAC or willing to complete certification within the first 90 days of employment

Driving/Traveling Requirements:

• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors, and carry supplies, refuse to various locations within the property. Rotating  on call status requires expedient travel to assigned property at moment’s notice.
• Must have valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and automobile insurance.

Equipment requirement:

• Required to wear back support belt as needed and steel-toed shoes.
• Wear goggles when working with specific equipment.
• Wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
• Vehicle equipped for hauling miscellaneous maintenance materials is required.
• An employee in this position must own the following hand tools and be knowledgeable and skilled in their safe use and maintenance:

hammer                                                                             8 in bastard file

nail set                                                                               set of spade bits

nail puller                                                                          seat removal tool

tape measure                                                                   wire brush

chalk line                                                                           razor blade scrapper

T-square                                                                            combination square

screw driver set                                                               diagonal cutting pliers

4’ level                                                                               small crow bar

12” wrecking bar                                                             hand plane or power planer

hack saw                                                                          2 1/8 hole saw

mini blade hack saw                                                      arbor for hole saw

power saw                                                                       tubing cutter ¼ to 1 5/8

jig saw mini                                                                     tubing cutter ¼ to 1 1/8

planer                                                                              handsaw

electric or cordless drill                                                set of drill bits

set of paddle wood bits                                                set of steel bits

hex key set                                                                     nut driver set

power sander                                                                drywall taping knife

24 inch level                                                                   putty knife

utility knife                                                                     pipe wrenches, (6” & 8”)

adjustable wrenches, (6” & 10”)                                 8” long nose pliers 

8” slip joint pliers                                                          wire stripper

insulated screw driver set                                          multi electric tester, (110 & 220)

torch kit                                                                         copper tubing cutter

saws-all                                                                         drilling kit

key-hole saw                                                                tin snips

hvac gauges                                                                 needle nose pliers

claw hammer or ripping hammer                            inspection mirror 

wood chisels (1/2, ¾, & 1 inch)

 Additionally, an employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of cleaning fluids and tools, including mop, broom, vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaning equipment, buffer, hand truck, and wheelbarrow.