Job Details

SCOPE & PURPOSE

Under the daily direction of the Maintenance Supervisor (if applicable) and/or the Property Manager, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the overall maintenance of the physical plant. (S)he may be asked to perform other duties as assigned, as per their Manager and/or Regional Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

1. Participate in all maintenance projects.
2. Perform light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, etc.
3. Perform light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
4. Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks, etc.
5. Painting of the interior and/or exterior of the complex. Painting apartments-spraying, brushing, and rolling. Repair of drywall prior to painting, spackling, and sanding. Removal of wallpaper, if necessary, and replacement of drywall/sheetrock.
6. Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors.
7. Assist in custodial work, including seeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas.
8. Assist in grounds work.
9. Repair concrete, masonry, roof, fencing, when required.
10. Perform limited extermination services, when required.
11. Train subordinate employees.
12. Participate in a standby emergency “on call” schedule for the evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
13. Be responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials.
14. Schedule subordinate maintenance personnel and work order requests, adhering to maintenance priorities.
15. Assist the Site Manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections.
16. Be responsible for the refurbishing of apartments prior to resident occupancy. Assist in apartment check-in and check-out inspections.
17. Keep accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders.
18. Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
19. Periodically inspect all units, buildings and common areas, performing repairs, and janitorial assistance as needed.
20. Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cut-offs, all apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs, and post map of same.
21. Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.
22. Have constant knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services and goods.
23. Responsible for getting make ready units up for leasing, as per the metric.
24. Responsible for completing work orders in the time frame, as per the metric.
25. Service Calls may include, but not limited to: boiler repair and cleaning, range and hood fan repairs, refrigerator repairs, items that main the property, such as appliances, walls, fixtures, carpeting, plumbing, heat calls, electrical (except where a licensed electrician is required), painting, spackling and drywall repair and/or installation.
26. Field responsibility may include, but not limited to: service calls relative to roof repair, gutter and downspout, exterior siding, alteration of new or existing systems, road sign installation and repair, road line painting, and pot hole patching.
27. Electrical repairs may include, but not limited to: troubleshooting wiring faults, switch and outlet replacement, bulb and fixture replacements, and light and power equipment on the job.
28. Plumbing repairs may include, but not limited to: repair and cleaning of sewer drain lines, clearing blockages in any drain lines, repair and replacement of any kitchen sink, bath lavatory, bathtub, or toilet, and detection and repair of gas leaks, as required.
29. Snow removal may include, but not limited to: snow removal may require on call duties, as well as overtime.
30. Shop responsibilities may include, but not limited to: keeping maintenance shop in a neat and orderly condition; eliminate potential fire hazards as the need arises, maintaining records as to part quantities and keep not of parts’ availabilities due to discontinuation, shortages, or strikes; maintaining records on prices from vendors as to obtain the best competitive prices on commonly replaced parts; ensuring that the inventory is accurate.
31. Work with outside vendors and coordinate with their schedules
32. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. One semester of college or equivalent trade-related courses.
2. Full-time maintenance experience, or experience in a related field.
3. Familiarity with contract work hours, and Safety Standards Acts, is highly desirable.
4. Some type of formal training or experience in one or more of the following areas: Carpentry
   1. Light plumbing work
   2. Light electrical work
   3. Painting
   4. Refurbishing and cleaning
5. HVAC Certification preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

1. Ability to continuously stand or walk.
2. Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and life frequently.
3. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds consistently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.