What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at LEFRAK ORGANIZATION?
General Summary We are seeking a maintenance worker to assist the superintendent in maintaining the physical integrity of the property. This involves insuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The maintenance worker will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the Superintendent. |
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: A building maintenance worker must possess a variety of skills encompassing most of the construction trades, handling that require basic skills as an electrician, carpenter, plumber, mechanic, painter, HVAC technician and roofer, as well as be able to perform all the responsibilities of a porter, should the situation warrant. The building maintenance worker must always remain aware of their limitations and request the services of a professional when the worker’s lack of expertise requires it. Maintenance workers might touch up paint in the lobby, repair a faulty house lock, troubleshoot an open electrical short and replace a faucet, carry an extension ladder, use a 14-pound sledgehammer, all in the same day.
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Qualifications and Skills:
- Appearance: Neat, clean well-groomed appearance
- Education: High School Graduate or G.E.D. Read, write, & speak English
- Proficient knowledge: Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance, safe operation of basic hand and power tools, oil burner systems, heating and ventilation systems, electrical systems, appliance maintenance and maintenance, workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures, as well as the knowledge of when to contact qualified service personnel.
- Skills: An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of trades (see above)
- Abilities: Applicant must have the physical strength to lift cleaning materials and heavy equipment, physical stamina for being on their feet all day
- Other characteristics such as personal characteristics: Interpersonal skills are necessary for interacting with building occupants and other staff members.
- Professional Certification: FDNY certificates of fitness for operating a low-pressure boiler, residential sprinkler systems helpful.
- Experience: 3 years’ experience in general building maintenance.
- Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience working with people of different income levels and ethnic backgrounds.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Physical Requirements:
The building maintenance worker has a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects. The building maintenance worker will have to work in all weather conditions and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold.
- Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
- Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel: Perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and needed equipment.
- Climb Stairs: Service requests, make-ready needs for 2nd and 3rd floor apartments.
- Push or Pull: Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
- Reach Above Shoulder: Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, parts, etc.
- Climb Ladders: Perform routine maintenance/repairs.
- Grasp/Grip/Turning: Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
- Finger Dexterity: Handle tools and equipment, perform routine
- Lifting/carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.):
- Over 150 lbs.: Rare need (less than 1% of the time)
- 75 – 150 lbs.: Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)
- 25 – 75 lbs.: Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)
- 1 – 25 lbs.: Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)
NOTE: Lifting and carrying weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of the heaviest items lifted include washer/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.
