What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Maintenance Engineer position at Associa?
Job Summary:
Assistant Maintenance Engineers oversee resolving and preventing technical issues while communicating properly with management and residents on the property. Most maintenance engineers are part of a big team that deals with making sure that all facility equipment at the property is working correctly and up to standards. Moreover, they are required to strictly follow their organization's safety standards and regulations and lead the way in preventing accidents in the workplace.
Responsibilities:
- Responds and attends to resident’s repair requests.
- Fixes plumbing problems - i.e. unclogging drains, plunging/repairing toilets, repairing toilets, leaking spigots, faucets, pipe valves, and related equipment.
- Properly utilizes the appropriate tools to perform preventive maintenance on laundry and kitchen equipment, including cleaning and lubrication, filter changes, belt adjustment, etc.
- Maintains necessary stock items; orders necessary tools and supplies, as needed.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others; supports the team to reach common goals.
- Assists in emergency situations as central communication center for the property.
- Responds to alarms and life/safety issues immediately and relays any alerts to the management team according to our Emergency Response procedures.
- Understands and adheres to the job description and department service standards.
- Follows all company policies and procedures; ensures clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintains confidentiality of proprietary information; protects company assets.
- Understands the standards of procedure for work schedules, reporting to work, paid time-off, vacation requests.
- Ensures adherence to quality expectations and standards; identifies, recommends, develops, and implements new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings.