JR Maintenance Technician

Position Purpose

Performs upkeeping cleaning and light maintenance/repair duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the community. Ensures that the community meets the quality cleaning standards set by Maximus Real Estate Partners, Ltd.
 

Essential Duties

• Upkeeps the grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings.
• Performs office and amenity cleaning daily, trash removal, wipe down of equipment, reset furniture and equipment, restock kitchen/coffee bars, restock bathroom supplies
• Responds to work orders trouble shooting and completion related to cleaning, minor maintenance, apartment turn over, community grounds/landscaping
• Partners with technicians to assist with the cleanup of plumbing or appliance backups to restore apartment conditions.
• Assists in the preparation of market ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments prior to make-ready
• Performs administrative tasks related to the completion status of work orders and projects.
• Assists in cleaning of apartments for turn over when necessary
• Provides support in the set up or rearranging of model apartments or workspaces
• Maintains grounds with trash/debris pick up, ensuring gutters/storm drains are clear, maintain walkways by sweeping/leaf blowing, empty pet pick up stations
• Performs various community maintenance functions. Records activity in maintenance log; these functions may include, but are not limited to:
  1. Water intrusion repairs
  2. Plumbing repairs
  3. Appliance trouble shooting
  4. Painting/sheet rock repairs
  5. Electrical troubleshooting
  6. HVAC Repairs 
  7. Vinyl/carpet Repair & Installation
  8. Hardware, lightbulb, and fixture replacements
• Reports maintenance/safety concerns for repairs on vacates, models, clubhouse, and/or communal areas to the Maintenance Manager
• Assists the Maintenance Manager or Community Manager on special maintenance projects, (i.e., preventative maintenance of building components and/or mechanicals)
• Resolves or formally escalates maintenance defects in public areas and amenities
• Responds immediately report all unsafe conditions
• Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid drivers’ license along with good driving record and auto insurance is required. 
• Maintain Fair Housing Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of electrical, carpentry, plumbing and related trade fields. 
• Knowledge of practices, tools, equipment, methods, and materials used in maintenance.
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets 
• Proficient in mobile or desktop maintenance CRM site

Working conditions

Environment: ☐ General office ☒ Property ☐ Remote position that requires working from home

Driving Requirements: ☒  Required to drive automotive vehicle or equipment

☒ Indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to the elements/temperature variations

☒ Exposure to weather-related temperature & humidity extremes

☒ Shift Rotation

☒ Required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

☒ Work in close quarters or confined spaces

☒ Exposure to varying levels of dust, chemicals, fumes, gases, and noisy equipment 

Work Standards

• Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility (zone) and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s).
• Identifies areas for improvement and offers suggestions to improve the property’s efficiency, profitability, and productivity.
• Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, leasing and sales tools, processes, and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training programs and by accessing other sources of information and applies knowledge and practices to area(s) of responsibility.

Physical Requirements 

•           Continually required to stand

•           Continually required to walk

•           Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

•           Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl

•           Continually required to talk or hear

•           Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)

•           Continually work near moving mechanical parts 

•           Occasionally work in high, precarious places 

•           Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals 

•           Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions 

•           Occasionally exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)

•           While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate 

•           The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 100 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds