Handyman

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the Handyman is responsible for maintaining the physical condition and appearance of the site, related fixed and portable equipment and installation, and establishing a safe environment for the facility.

Supports the implementation and documentation of site safety plans and all Able Engineering Services operational standards and guidelines as well as site specific standards, policies and procedures relating to the engineering department.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

-Diagnoses and performs minor and routine maintenance/repairs involving the following on a regular basis:

-Minor electrical repair including interior/exterior lighting

-Minor plumbing repair

-Minor appliance repair

-Minor carpentry work

-Wall repair/painting

-Minor water irrigation systems

-Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings, gutters, pool area, tile, spa, pool furniture

-Tile, carpet, flooring

-Ceiling fans

-Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks

-Assists with grounds work when necessary

-Provides highest quality of service to tenants, staff and visitors

-Routinely assists in performing duties to restore apartments to "market read)/' status

-Ensures completion of all resident work orders and keeps Superintendent advised of status of each repair

-Maintains accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests received and completed apartment make-ready status, work in progress, etc.

-Performs routine preventive maintenance of appropriate equipment on a regular basis

-Maintains and inspects all capital and non-capital equipment within the facility

-Constantly is aware of and reports items requiring major repairs to the Facility Manager and Superintendent of the condition of physical property throughout the Facility

-Immediately corrects unsafe conditions (i .e., broken gates leading to pools, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights, etc.)

-Inspects and maintain all tools in excellent condition

-Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties

-Adhere to all Able safety procedures regarding the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as tasks dictate

-Understands and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws as well as all AES policies and procedures

-Participates in standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage

-Assists in snow removal when necessary

-Maintains regular and on-time attendance in the workplace

-Supports and follows Able Engineering Services' operational policies and standards

-Supports and follows Able Engineering Services' safety program

-Performs all duties as required with a "can do, will do" attitude

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

-Constantly standing and/or walking

-Frequent bending/squatting/kneeling

-Frequent climbing of stairs and/or ladders

-Frequent pushing and/or pulling

-Frequent reaching above shoulders

-Frequent grasping with left and/or right hand

-Frequent use of finger dexterity

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

-Related experience preferred

-Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:

-Hand Tools: Various wrenches, screwdrivers, grips, sledgehammer, hammer, snips, posthole diggers, saws, etc.

-Power Tools: Wrenches, grinder, sander, drill, saws, etc.

-User-Moving Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, stepladders, full ladders, double ladders

-Mechanical Equipment: Basic knowledge of motor equipment such as power washers, blowers and compressors

Salary : $32 - $33