What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician position at Silver Tree Residential?
Silver Tree Residential is looking for a dependable, quality-focused Facilities Technician to join our progressively growing team. The Facilities Technician is responsible for the prompt and efficient performance of all tasks assigned by the Community Director and/or Facilities Director and for continuous self-improvement of skills and expertise. We are looking for a reliable team member who is willing to uphold our community to the highest standards.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following) –
- Observe the condition of the apartment complex including buildings, grounds, tenant units, and all other facilities. Perform the maintenance/ repair/ improvement of same as directed by the Community Director and/or Facilities Director.
- Interior painting of resident units as part of the make-ready process, or as needed for special repairs.
- Reporting to the Community Director and/or Facilities Director each morning, and as requested, for work assignments.
- Advising the Community Director and/or Facilities Director of maintenance problems and of programs designed to solve them.
- Satisfying service requests promptly (within twenty-four hours) and efficiently. If unusual circumstances make this impossible, the resident must be informed of the reasons for the delay.
- Informing and making recommendations to the Community Director and/or Facilities Director of needed parts, supplies and equipment.
- The Facilities Technician will maintain an inventory of frequently used parts and replacement items and will order to re-stock inventory on the first of each month in accordance with amounts and items approved by the Community Director and/or Facilities Director.
- Meeting daily with the Community Director and/or Facilities Director and giving daily written reports of work completed, including all service requests and inspections sheets.
- Leaving notices in resident apartments which state reasons for entrance and explanation of work performed.
- Knowing current condition of all vacancies, and performing make-ready tasks in turnover units as directed.
- Keeping a permanent record of the service requests received.
- Observing the condition of any occupied apartment entered and reporting unusual circumstances to the Community Director and/or Facilities Director; for example, uncleanliness, size and number of pets, appearance of floors, appliances, walls, light fixtures, etc.
- Overseeing the maintenance of exterior lighting, gutters, down-spouts, roofs and flashing, roadways, walks, laundry facilities, recreation areas, building and grounds.
- Knowing the location of all water, gas and power turnoffs, clean-out traps, fire hydrants, and fire extinguishers. Having available the telephone numbers of the police, ambulance service, fire department, power, gas and water companies.
- Establishing and executing a regular preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning of furnaces and A/C coils, oiling motors and circulating pumps, exterior painting, changing of filters, replacing of light bulbs in public areas, the water heating equipment, boiler rooms and chiller equipment.
- Stripping any discarded appliances or equipment of any usable parts.
- Recording the serial numbers of appliances in each apartment.
- Maintaining a clean, orderly, secure workshop.
- Assuming on-call duty as assigned.
- Attending all instructional classes conducted by the Community Director and/or Facilities Director.
- Picking up any trash observed on the property while performing normal duties.
- Policing of the property and dumpster areas morning, evening and on weekends.
- Thinking and working safely.
- Strictly observing company policy with regard to service requests, Budget Control sheets, and Purchase Order policies and procedures.
- The Facilities Technician must maintain a valid driver's license.
- Maintain a professional image and attitude in keeping with the objectives of STR and the residents’ welfare.
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years property maintenance experience. It is essential that the Facilities Technician report to work at his/her regularly scheduled work hours, and have the physical capability to walk all around the property (including stairs), lift heavy items, and otherwise perform a variety of physical tasks regularly and as needed.
To ensure STR gets the best candidates, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
For additional information, please visit us at: www.st-residential.com.
Silver Tree Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.
