Maintenance Technician
Reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.
General Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician performs various maintenance duties for residential units including basic plumbing, electrical, painting, appliance repairs, cleaning units and grounds for inspections and new occupancy. Provide exceptional service while assessing and repairing the property.
Job Description
- Performs basic repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and/or circuits.
- Performs light plumbing work such as unclogging and replacing fittings.
- Performs carpentry work including fitting doors, freeing windows, and building or replacing shelves; interior and exterior painting.
- Replaces damaged or broken glass, tile, carpet, window screens/blinds, garbage disposals, light fixtures, appliances, locks, etc.
- Reports all maintenance and resident concerns related immediately to Maintenance Supervisor.
- Responds to work orders, resident requests and concerns within 24 hours when possible.
- Keeps accurate, detailed records for preventive maintenance activities, work order requests, apartment renovations, inventories and purchase orders.
- Identifies water and gas meter cut-offs, unit fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs.
- Performs scheduled maintenance on equipment based on manufacturer operating manuals.
- Periodically inspects all units, buildings, and common areas, performs repairs and/or janitorial duties as needed.
- Ensures storage areas and other entrances are locked and adequate lighting is maintained.
- Attends and/or participates in required training. Operates within OSHA, Fair Housing, and ADA standards and follows company safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Engages residents, visitors, contractors, and property management team with effective, timely and professional interactions.
- Might be required to track maintenance equipment/material usage.
- Additional duties upon request.
Assists Site Manager With
- Move-in/move-out inspections.
- Routine inspections required by Federal and/or State regulatory agencies.
- Make-ready procedures to vacant units.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High school diploma and/or certificate from a vocational school preferred.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Must be able to bend, lift, climb stairs/ladders, operate hand tools and write 66% to 100% of the time.
- Must be able to read, speak and comprehend work order instructions and safety regulations.
- Strong technical knowledge of all building systems (electrical, heating, etc).
- Willingness to pitch in and work in areas besides maintenance if needed.
- Must be personable and trustworthy, able to work well with residents and co-workers and perform work in a safety conscious manner.
- Must have strong attention to detail in reporting.