Maintenance/Make Ready/Grounds

Scope and Purpose:
Responsible for overall performance of interior and exterior maintenance and grounds as directed by on-site management. Assist supervisor with on-going preventive maintenance program, maintenance material, and storage program to assure proper apartment community operations. Cooperates with the Maintenance Supervisor and Manager to promote practices which will result in enhancement of grounds, and promote practices which result in productive work, good attitude, quality workmanship, accident prevention, conservation of materials and supplies, and work completion on schedule. Available for overtime work as required.

Reports to:
Resident Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepare apartments to be made ready for new residents

· Properly store and preserve maintenance supplies

· Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly maintenance area

· Basic knowledge of all maintenance functions to complete work orders

· Daily overall grounds pick up, dumpster checks, and trash pickup

· Cleaning of sidewalks, stairways, and pools and any other areas that need attention

· Light replacement when needed

· Maintain landscaping between regularly schedule lawn service dates

· Assist other associates at direction of the Manager

Qualifications:

Although assistants and make-ready personnel are not required to have certifications, they are required to have training in basic knowledge of all maintenance functions.

1. High school education or equivalent

2. Previous maintenance experience with good job knowledge a must.

3. Formal training and experience in the following:

A. Electrical

B. A/C Heating repairs

C. Carpentry

D. Painting and refurbishing

E. Plumbing

Requirements:

· Courteous, professional manner

· Willingness and ability to work in extreme temperatures

· Ability to bend, stoop, and climb ladder to rooftops

· Must be able to walk up and down stairs

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and move appliances correctly

· Dress appropriately in the uniforms provided by U. L. Coleman Properties, Ltd. Maintain good grooming at all times. Hair should be neatly trimmed; uniform should be neat and clean.

**Eligible for discounted apartment.

Quarterly Bonuses!