Installation & Maintenance Technician, Sr. jobs in Murfreesboro, TN

Job Summary:

 Under limited supervision, to do skilled work in a variety of fields in the upkeep of buildings and grounds; and to do related work as required.

 Duties and Responsibilities 

Essential Functions

• Maintains the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of public buildings and properties;

• Repairs and performs preventive maintenance for the upkeep of all aspects of residential building systems including: air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, lighting, smoke alarms, electrical, plumbing, gas systems, steam pipes, building fixtures, appliances, floors, ceilings, doors, locks, cabinetry, tiling, windows, property grounds, vehicles, and related equipment;

• Answers emergency maintenance calls after regular work hours; 

• Maintains building and related structures applying carpentry techniques and using carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, roofs, gutters, locks, air-conditioners, handicapped chair rails and ramps, shelving, etc.;

• Tests, repairs, installs and/or maintains various types of electrical systems and equipment by operating the appropriate equipment and tools to ensure proper maintenance and functioning of necessary equipment;

• Maintain and perform duties specified in the MDHA Gas Emergency Plan; maintain gas systems in accordance to DOT regulations; prepare all gas systems for the Annual Inspections by Tennessee Regulatory Authority; 

• Install, repairs and alters plumbing systems;

• Inspects, completes, and processes work orders for vacant and occupied apartments and for other public buildings and grounds; 

• Completes regular inspections and assists in preparation for HUD REAC inspections;

• Documents and keeps accurate records of work performed in apartments, buildings exteriors and grounds, and assists with preparation of reports;

• Inspects and treats pest infestations in building interiors and exteriors; 

• Performs vacant apartment make-ready procedures;

• Purchases supplies, services, and equipment and assists in maintaining inventory;

• Maintains a professional appearance and attitude;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Equipment Used 

Hand and power tools used in construction, and maintenance work; safety equipment; truck and other related equipment; must be able to operate a personal computer and a smart telephone.

Supervision Exercised 

Acts in a lead capacity over maintenance technicians.  May direct the work of a maintenance crew in absence of the Supervisor.

Employment Standards 

Education and Experience Required

High school diploma or GED plus five (5) years of work experience in residential maintenance in plumbing, HVAC, electrical or carpentry.

Knowledge , Skills and Abilities Required 

Behavioral Skills: 

Knowledge of pipe working, plumbing, electrical, cement, custodial techniques, and carpentry tools and methods; mechanical skills; ability to read, write and do math at the twelfth grade level; ability to follow oral and written instructions; willingness and mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. 

Technical Skills: 

Knowledge of general work procedures and inventory procedures, knowledge of building safety codes and requirements; knowledge of electrical circuits and devices related to building maintenance; knowledge of the operation and repair of heating, cooling, and related building equipment.

Physical Skills: 

Ability to perform with or without accommodation, physically demanding duties: such as, frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, crouching and lifting objects more than 50lbs. Dexterity to operate power and manual tools and equipment with sufficient clarity in speech, hearing, vision and powers of observation; other physical duties as required. 

Financial Skills: 

None

License(s) Required: 

Valid Tennessee driver’s license.  May be required to obtain Category 07 certification in pesticide application.