MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Description

Summary & Objective

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general appearance and maintenance of the physical property. Assist the Maintenance Superintendent to assure that the facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

Essential Functions

• Follows assignments detailed and outlined by Maintenance Superintendent which engage in repair, general maintenance and preventive maintenance of the facility.
• Responds to work orders requested by residents via Property Manager’s Office.
• Changes air conditioner filters in all apartments and the public areas every three (3) months or as often as needed.
• Performs light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
• Performs light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• Replaces broken classes, tiles, screens, fixtures, and locks.
• Performs carpentry work such as fitting doors, replacing and building shelves, etc.
• Repairs concrete, masonry, roof, fencing, and windows as required.
• Participates in the refurbishing of apartments prior to new occupancy.
• Keeps accurate records regarding preventive maintenance.
• Opens apartments for extermination.
• Performs routine inspections of facilities and grounds noting defects, sanitation problem and safety hazards and takes corrective action.
• Participates in standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage to ensure that help is available in the event of any emergency maintenance problem.
• Assures that work areas are clean and equipment, supplies, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc., keeping them free of hazardous conditions.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Requirements

• Assists manager with annual inspections, noting any alterations to apartments and doing the work, which is identified during inspection.
• Maintains and prepares a variety of inventory and work assignment records. Initiates requests for needed supplies and equipment to accomplish assigned tasks and maintains records of time and materials utilized.
• Assures that maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.
• Maintain your required licenses, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Provide other duties of other team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250 pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc. if applicable.

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of construction or maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment, including experience performing a variety of semi-skilled facility maintenance, construction and repair. 
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of occupational safety rules and regulations.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License.
• Must have knowledge of computer office software.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.