Maintenance Tech

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance of the community building and grounds, including repairs and make ready apartments, under direction of the Maintenance Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare vacant resident apartments, including painting, carpet cleaning, general repairs and housekeeping
• General maintenance knowledge (replacing faucets and changing filters)
• Interacts with residents and staff in a professional, friendly and compassionate manner at all times.
• Completes make-ready process of vacant resident apartments, including painting, carpet cleaning, and general repairs.
• Provides general repairs and maintenance in resident apartments and common areas.
• Responsible for proper use and storage of tools and materials.
• Responds to emergency calls as needed.
• Maintains building and grounds to company standards, which may include painting, mowing, landscaping and trash pick-up/disposal.
• Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements.
• Demonstrates high standards of ethics and personal accountability.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job requires walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• Push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age; High School Diploma
• Current driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Two years’ experience in maintenance such as painting or carpentry required
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, and general apartment and building maintenance required
• Experience in the safe handling of tools normally used in maintenance projects required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of safe handling of tools normally used in maintenance projects.
• Drive, desire, and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with residents and co-workers in English.
• Demonstrate good judgement skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work independently, as well as with co-workers.
• Demonstrate desire to be a team player.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Requires interaction with co-workers and residents.
• May require weekend, evening shifts, and holiday work.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.

Physical Requirements

• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Talk and hear.
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull: Up to 50 pounds.