Maintenance

Wilhoit Properties, Inc. Maintenance position

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Experience in property maintenance is preferred; must have good knowledge of skills needed to maintain a property, such as light electrical, light plumbing, painting, carpentry, landscaping and custodial work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs light electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, outlets, circuits, etc.
• Does light plumbing work such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• Replaces broken glass, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, locks, etc.
• Does exterior and interior painting.
• Responsible for carpentry work needed on-site such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves.
• Performs custodial work such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows in common areas.
• Repairs concrete, masonry, roof, and fencing.
• Performs limited exterior extermination services.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on all equipment (if certified) in accordance to the manufacturer’s recommendations and operating manuals.
• Maintains all exterior and common area lighting.
• Makes sure storage areas and entrances are locked and well-lit.
• Satisfies service requests while following company procedures.
• Completes apartment make-ready procedures such as painting; servicing appliances, plumbing, and electrical fixtures; repairing old and faulty parts; replacing burnt-out light bulbs; checking/changing locks; and cleaning.
• Makes regular inspections of grounds, buildings, lighting, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment. Makes repairs as necessary with the approval of the property manager.
• Takes on-call duty as scheduled on the emergency pager list.
• Familiar with power, water, and gas shut-off valve locations, location of fire extinguishers, and fire hydrants, and maintains maintenance book that identifies these areas.
• Knows emergency telephone numbers such as police, fire department, etc.
• Follows all company emergency procedures and does not work on any equipment not certified to.
• Assists in maintaining and assumes responsibility for organized maintenance shop, inventory of tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies.
• Responsible for care of lawn, tress, shrubs, and ground cover to maintain a green, healthy, eye-appealing appearance.
• Comply with all Fair Housing laws, practices, and regulations.
• Maintains and controls lawn irrigation system.
• Monitors fire suppression system and notifies vendor of any issues.
• Any additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs consistently
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on occasion.
• Must be able to move appliances up and down stairs utilizing dolly
• Requires occasional bending/stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting and repetitive motion
• This position requires availability for on-call emergencies at all hours
• Ability to climb on a ladder or scaffolding to heights in excess of 10’
• Balance, and work above the shoulder frequently
• Ability to work with both hands for frequent grasping and manipulation
• Ability to operate different types of equipment including, but not limited to, automobiles, lawn equipment, hand truck/dolly, and small hand powered tools
• The physical ability to tolerate required personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, work gloves, safety glasses, ear protection

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work and physical requirements which may be inherent in the position.