Part Time Maintenance Technician

HI Management; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician in the United States. Responsibilities include maintaining property systems, responding to service requests, and ensuring cost-effective maintenance operations. Candidates should have at least 1 year of on-site property maintenance experience and the ability to work flexible hours, including emergencies. The role demands proficiency in various maintenance tools and techniques, along with a strong commitment to property care.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in on-site property maintenance required.
• Ability to work a 40-hour week and be available for emergencies.
• Knowledge and skill in safe tool usage essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory control of all maintenance supplies.
• Ensure maintenance costs are within community budget.
• Respond to after-hour emergencies in a timely manner.
• Prepare apartments for move-out conditions.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Minor electrical skills

Repairing appliances

Inventory control

Communication skills

Tools

Hand Tools

User-Moved Aids

Mechanical tools

Measuring Devices

Job description

Overview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE POSITION: Provide a quality maintenance program at the least expense; this includes monitoring all of the property maintenance related functions and training and supervision of all and any maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

Either directly or under the supervision of the Property Manager or Lead Maintenance Technician, the duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain an inventory control of all maintenance supplies and parts including appliances, equipment, furniture and blinds.
• Ensure maintenance costs are within community budget.
• Provide own tools and transportation.
• Accept responsibility for all maintenance equipment, supplies and tools purchased by the apartment community.
• Categorize and prioritize service requests.
• Ensure maintenance requests are handled within 24 hours and inform Property Manager why they can’t be.
• Maintain an orderly and protective system for all keys, garage door openers and master keys.
• Respond to any and all after hour maintenance emergencies in a timely manner.
• Inspection of all move-outs to determine damages and work needed by contractors.
• Make recommendation to Property Manager in reference to any major capital improvements and outside contractual work needed.
• Prepare and restore apartments after move-out to make-ready condition, including painting, punching and cleaning apartments.
• Charging air conditioning units with freon.
• Carpentry skills; Minor electrical skills; Repairing appliances.
• Daily monitor of grounds and common areas of the community including laundry area, clubhouse, dumpsters and exterior building hallways.
• Performing and maintaining a log of preventative maintenance program (changing filters, checking smoke detectors, cleaning A/C coils, etc.).
• Cleaning the pool, deck and pool furniture; maintaining chemicals in pool.
• Interior and exterior painting.
• Removal of trash in vacant units.
• Landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, watering, planting of flowers and mulching.
• Snow Removal of sidewalks and walkways.
• Help in preparing budgets and operating within community budget.
• Assist Property Manger in obtaining bids for contract work.
• Maintain a professional business attitude at all times.
• Schedule all contractual work to be done.

Qualifications

Position requires at least 1 year experience in on-site property maintenance. Must be able to work at least a 40-hour work week and be available for emergency needs on weekends. Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:

• Hand Tools: Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer
• User-Moved Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets hoists jacks
• Mechanical: Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand
• Measuring Devices: Calipers, voltmeters, Ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests

Physical Requirements

• Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to stand and walk; frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to perform the following physical activities: Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel; perform routine maintenance/repairs; pick up tools and needed equipment.
• 2nd and 3rd floor apartments; push or pull move equipment, appliances, open/close doors; reach above shoulder; climb ladders; grasp/turn handle tools and equipment; finger dexterity; etc.

Work Attributes

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform standing and walking activities related to inspecting and caring for property.
• Constant need (66% to 100%) to perform inventory maintenance, requisitions requests, required maintenance reports.

Vision/Hearing/Speaking/Driving/Reasoning

• Vision: Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to document maintenance and complete forms, review manuals and operating instructions, read cautionary labels, respond to written instruction from staff and residents. Constant need to see small detail when performing routine maintenance duties.
• Hearing: Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate with staff and assistants, vendors and residents. Must use listening skills to diagnose needed repairs, etc.
• Speaking: Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate over telephone and in person with staff, assistants, vendors and residents.
• Driving: Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to inspect apartment property, make trips to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors. May be asked to travel to other properties to assist in maintenance/repairs. Rotation "on call" status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at moments notice. Pick up and deliveries to Home Office. Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. Indoors (66% to 100% of the time); frequently outdoors, all conditions, often for extended periods of time (33% to 66% of the time).
• Reasoning Development: High – Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and initiate appropriate course of action. Must effectively convey ideas, images and goals to diverse group of personalities.