Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Summary/Overview

The Building Services Maintenance Technician is a position whose primary role is one of spot-improving all elements within the building/structure footprint. The Maintenance Technician has the responsibility of meeting or exceeding Parkway Standards in regards to light construction and janitorial/detail upkeep of residential structures. This includes both interior and exterior duties in the common areas. The duties range from general maintenance to light cleaning. The duties also include making note of deficient areas of responsibility and bringing them to the attention of their immediate supervisor. This position is not assigned to a set of specific buildings, but rather performs the duties as needed in various buildings as assigned. Work assignments come directly from the Operations Manager and the Assistant Superintendent of Building Services.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

The following statements describe the principal functions of this position and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may be expected to perform other duties as assigned, including working in other areas to cover absences or balance the workload. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Specialty Technician will be responsible for the following:

• The improving of center core, walkway, stairwell, laundry room, trash room, elevator, and parking area common elements.
• This may include the patching and repainting of vertical and horizontal surfaces, changing of wall/floor transitions, prep and painting of murals, re-stenciling of parking lot stalls, etcetera.
• Cleaning of common areas as needed or assigned, such as dust or spot mopping, washing, sweeping, wiping down, blowing off and removing leaves/debris, etc.
• Observing the condition of the building and grounds looking for maintenance and/or unsafe conditions and correcting the same by placing safety devices (cones, barricades, etc.) and then notifying supervisory personnel.
• Keeping the stairways, walkways, sidewalks and parking areas free of trash and debris.
• Assisting the building services team with the transport of all trash debris and recycling containers curbside for morning pickups as needed/assigned.
• Caring for and cleaning the elevator cab and door tracks of the elevators as warranted.
• Observing the center core/stairway/walkway lightning and reporting outages to the building services assistant superintendent
• Fulfilling special projects as assigned by the operations manager or building services assistant superintendent, or foreman if directed.
• Attending all safety meetings and complete all online safety training
• Aiding with other positions in the department and the entailing of cross training as needed.
• Assisting with the training of other specialty technicians as directed
• Helping in emergency situations in whatever duties as needed.
• Performing other tasks as needed when requested by the operations manager or assistant superintendent of building services.
• Keep vehicle clean, neat and serviced.

In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include such other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, based upon OTOW Inc. needs or requirements.

• Performs other duties as necessary.
• Responsible for compliance to company policies and directives.
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance are expected.
• Reports any incident or accident immediately to their supervisor. Informs of any issues.
• Well organized, ability to multi-task, efficient.
• Punctuality and Attendance are significant job reliabilities
• Maintain clean and orderly work environment

Working conditions

The working conditions described are typical of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. This position is regularly exposed to outdoor conditions and the majority of work is performed outdoors. Exposure to high temperatures (95 degrees and above), low temperatures (35 degrees and below) and a variety of weather conditions is common. The typical noise level is moderate to high.

Hazardous Exposure

Involves possible exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids.

Physical requirements

Physical demands are those of a property management site environment. While performing the duties of this job, the individual will be required to frequently reach with hands and arms, reach overhead, bend, climb stairs, balance, push, pull, walk or stand. The Specialty Technician will occasionally be required to walk, squat, kneel, crouch, stoop, use tools, and to lift up to fifty pounds. In addition, this position will frequently be required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Vision requirements are close, distance, color, hearing and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The Specialty Technician requires constant talking with team members and the ability to receive and communicate instructions verbally and in writing. This position will occasionally be required to interact with residents.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Operations Manager and/or the Assistant Superintendent of Building Services

Direct Reports: None

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Technical Skills)

• High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Twelve (12) months experience in an apartment/hotel make-ready environment, or six (6) months of internal related experience with Parkway
• Experience with light maintenance tasks (paint, drywall, basic carpentry, etcetera)
• Previous lead leader experience helpful
• Bi-lingual helpful.
• Experience with and knowledge of housekeeping techniques.
• Experience with and knowledge of cleaning tools/equipment.
• Completion of internal training as assigned by manager or Human Resources
• Knowledge of safety practices.

Certifications or Licenses

• Valid Florida driver license (or ability to obtain within 30 days), with acceptable driving history preferred.
• Golf-cart training completed