Maintenance Technician

New Aspen Management; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Aspen Management in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Service Manager and keep the community safe, clean, and well maintained for residents and staff. You will perform preventative maintenance, handle basic repairs, operate tools, and coordinate with Make-Ready staff.

The role requires 2 years in property management or equivalent and HVAC certification. This is a full-time, on-site position with on-call responsibilities and a strong safety/OSHA compliance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in property management or equivalent field.
• HVAC certification required.
• Must be able to follow safety protocols and work with maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the community's physical integrity and safe living environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
• Inspect equipment, respond to service requests, and complete work orders promptly.
• Coordinate with the Service Manager and Make-Ready staff.

Skills

HVAC certification

Maintenance skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Hand and power tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: San Antonio, TX 78264

The purpose of this job description is to communicate responsibilities and duties associated with the position of MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed.

Every person is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives.

It is imperative that you review these duties, skills and physical requirements closely and that you understand by signing the Job Description Acknowledgement, you are verifying that you can perform all the duties, have the skills and possess the physical abilities that are necessary to perform the job as described.

JOB SUMMARY

The MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN is to assist the Service Manager in maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves insuring a clean and well maintained living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the Service Manager. In the absence of the Service Manager, the MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN will assume all maintenance responsibilities. The MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN will contact a person of authority should any situation warrant an action or decision not included in his or her duties and responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA and Fair Housing, etc.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE/SAFETY

• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws, EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants.
• Constantly be aware of the conditions of the physical property throughout the community and immediately initiates actions to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
• Schedules and performs minor routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis as directed by Service Manager. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.

GENERAL

Diagnoses and performs on a daily basis minor routine maintenance/repair involving the following:

• Electrical and Plumbing Gas fixtures (where applicable)
• A/C and heating systems Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, siding, glass doors
• Appliances Boiler, gas and electric
• Water irrigation systems Door locks, mailboxes and locks
• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings Controlled access systems
• Tile, carpet and flooring Ceiling leaks
• Roofing, gutters and fasteners Walls
• Interior/exterior lights Pool areas, tile, spa, pool furniture

• Completes work orders within 24 hours when possible.
• Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make ready repairs and services. Assists make ready staff as required to meet deadlines.
• Reports all major repairs and requisitions to Service Manager.
• Changes locks and make ready keys.
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to/or from apartment as circumstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliance, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
• Be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and maintenance materials; weekly inform the Service Manager of shortages.
• Be aware of all utility meter shut - offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer clean outs.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Ensures that storage areas are locked when not in use.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the Service Manager, Community Manager or Property Supervisor.

Qualifications

Position requires at least 2 years’ experience in property management or equivalent field. Must possess HVAC certification.

Work Hours

40 hours per week. Weekends and holidays as circumstances warrant; on-call on a rotating basis and for emergencies. Overtime must be approved by your supervisor prior to working over 40 hours unless to respond to an emergency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) is spent on feet.

Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform physical activities:

• Bend/Stoop/Squat Pick up litter, perform routine maintenance repairs
• Climb Stairs Service requests, make ready needs
• Push and Pull Move equipment/appliances, open and close doors, cabinets
• Reach Above Shoulders Routine maintenance, store/receive supplies or equipment
• Climb Ladders Service requests, make ready needs

Constant need to (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following activities:

• Writing/Typing Inventory maintenance, requisition requests, maintenance reports and service requests
• Grasping/Turning Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance
• Finger dexterity Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance
• Lifting/Carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.)

Over 150 lbs. Rare need (less than 1% of the time)

75lbs-150lbs Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)

25lbs- 75lbs Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)

1lbs-25lbs Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)

NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washer/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.

VISION REQUIREMENTS

Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to document maintenance and complete forms, review manuals and operating instructions, read caution labels, respond to written instructions from staff and residents. Constant need to see small details when performing routine maintenance.

Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach (observe problems throughout the property).

HEARING REQUIREMENTS

Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate with staff, vendors and residents. Must use listening skills to diagnose needed repairs, etc.

SPEAKING REQUIREMENTS

Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to verbally communicate with staff, vendors and residents.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Occasional use need (1% to 33% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to transport parts and supplies to apartments. Rotation “on call” status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at moment’s notice.

Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Must be able to properly operate a golf cart.

WORKING ENVIROMENT

Indoors (66% to 100% of the time); frequently outdoors, all conditions (33% to 66% of the time).

Occasional exposure to caustics, solvents, oils, fumes, flammables, pesticides, etc. (1% to 33% of the time).

Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions.