Maintenance Technician

Texas Apartment Association; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michaels Organization, a national leader in residential real estate, seeks a Maintenance Technician to assist the Maintenance Manager in keeping communities safe, comfortable, and well-maintained. You will perform HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, and plumbing tasks while delivering excellent customer service to residents and staff.

You will follow EPA/OSHA regulations, respond to work orders, and keep accurate maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and applicable regulations including EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerant.
• Must be aware of the condition throughout the property and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes and broken/burned out exterior lights.
• Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs.
• Perform basic and advanced HVAC repairs to residential heating and cooling systems. Repairs and maintenance include items such as completing preventive maintenance checks and services, troubleshooting systems to identify problems, repair / replace faulty internal parts, pull vacuums and charge units, repair / replace entire HVAC systems
• Perform basic electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc. and light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors, as well as exterior and interior painting.
• Painting:a. The painter must be knowledgeable in all aspects of painting including, but not limited to, taping and texturing, caulking, interior painting and have the ability to make minor drywall repairs.b. Painter must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and applicable regulations of OSHA governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials.
• Flooring:a. The Floor Laborer is responsible for ensuring flooring is properly cared for by prepping for stripping, waxing and cleaning of floors. Floor Laborer must be skilled in use of machinery such as, but not limited to buffer, shop vacuum and sander and should also be knowledgeable in proper mixing of chemicals.
• Replace broken glass, tile, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks.
• Assist in custodial and grounds work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas.
• Responds to work orders and resident concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist make-ready staff as required and directed by the Supervisor to meet deadlines.
• Complete accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, and work orders.
• Report any maintenance or resident related concerns to manager and/or supervisor in a timely manner.
• Periodically inspect all units, buildings and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance as needed. Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.
• Attend and participate in training seminars as requested. Be aware and operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Ensure effective, timely and professional interactions with residents, contractors and property management team on all maintenance services provided.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager of shortages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Overview

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.

The Maintenance Technician assists the Maintenance Manager in maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The Maintenance Technician will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner, and in addition to the duties described herein, will perform other duties as requested by the Maintenance Manager and Community Manager. The Maintenance Technician must provide exceptional customer service while assessing and repairing the property.

Responsibilities

• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and applicable regulations including, but not limited to EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerant.
• Must be aware of the condition throughout the property and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes and broken/burned out exterior lights.
• Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs.
• Perform basic and advanced HVAC repairs to residential heating and cooling systems. Repairs and maintenance include items such as completing preventive maintenance checks and services, troubleshooting systems to identify problems, repair / replace faulty internal parts, pull vacuums and charge units, repair / replace entire HVAC systems
• Perform basic electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc. and light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors, as well as exterior and interior painting.
• Painting:a. The painter must be knowledgeable in all aspects of painting including, but not limited to, taping and texturing, caulking, interior painting and have the ability to make minor drywall repairs.b. Painter must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and applicable regulations of OSHA governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials.
• Flooring:a. The Floor Laborer is responsible for ensuring flooring is properly cared for by prepping for stripping, waxing and cleaning of floors. Floor Laborer must be skilled in use of machinery such as, but not limited to buffer, shop vacuum and sander and should also be knowledgeable in proper mixing of chemicals.
• Replace broken glass, tile, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks.
• Assist in custodial and grounds work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas.
• Responds to work orders and resident concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist make-ready staff as required and directed by the Supervisor to meet deadlines.
• Complete accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, and work orders.
• Report any maintenance or resident related concerns to manager and/or supervisor in a timely manner.
• Periodically inspect all units, buildings and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance as needed. Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.
• Attend and participate in training seminars as requested. Be aware and operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Ensure effective, timely and professional interactions with residents, contractors and property management team on all maintenance services provided.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager of shortages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands of Job:

Activity

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Standing

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Walking

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Sitting

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Lifting- up to 30 Lbs.

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