Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Technician is to perform minor maintenance of all systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical and other general duties as required to safely and properly operate the Community.

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance Technician Duties:

 
·         Perform minor maintenance of all systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical and other general duties as required to safely and properly operate the Community.

·         Perform a wide variety of building maintenance and mechanical work including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, small appliance repair, minor equipment repair,       troubleshooting and floor cover cleaning.

·         Promptly respond to any on-going maintenance and repair issues throughout the community work order system.

·         Assure light bulbs are replaced throughout the community as necessary.

·         Help maintain and track information regarding maintenance of the building and grounds.  The logs required may include, but are not limited to:

o   Hot Water Temperature

o   Emergency Generator Charge Checks

o   MSDS Sheets

o   Fire Extinguisher Charge Checks

o   Fire Drills

o   Emergency Call System Tests

·         Maintain outside grounds of the community and snow removal as necessary. Check for litter daily.

·         Maintain all walkways by sweeping, blowing and cleaning.

·         Assist housekeeping as needed to ensure the community is kept clean and sanitized at all times.

·         Inspect and prepare all apartments for rent-ready status before new residents move into the Community.  Rent-ready apartments must include, but not limited to:  needed carpet and vinyl replaced or cleaned; cabinets       and woodwork finished properly; windows cleaned and replaced if seals are broken; leaky faucets or toilets repaired, or replaced if necessary; complete interior painting; appliance repair, if necessary; re-caulking, if       necessary; and/or replace light fixtures and electrical cover plates; clean and repair A/C units; 

·         Respond to the maintenance needs of the residents.

·         Document legibly.

·         Work with other team members to complete tasks as assigned.

·         Participate in all required training, orientation, meetings and programs offered by employer.

·         Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents.

·         Handle all resident concerns and complaints with finesse and in a caring, polite and professional manor.

·         Perform all other duties as assigned.  All assigned duties may change from time-to-time according to resident needs.

Position Requirements:

·         Minimum requirement of high school diploma or equivalent

·         Effectively communicate in the English language and follow written and verbal instructions

·         Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities and have excellent time management and organizational skills.

·         Ability to work effectively with different levels of technical or professional personnel from outside contractors.

·         Working knowledge of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical.

·         Use caution in performing duties and maintain safe working practices.

Physical Demands:

·         Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

·         Sits, stands, bends, lifts, moves, and stoops intermittently during working hours.

·         May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations