Maintenance Technician - $500 sign-on bonus

Job Description

Responsible for the overall maintenance of the physical plant, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.

Responsibilities

• EPA and HVAC certification preferred.
• CPO certification preferred.
• Participate in all types of maintenance projects.
• Perform electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
• Perform plumbing work such as cleaning stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, and locks.
• Paint, interior and exterior.
• Perform carpentry work such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding, and refinishing floors.
• Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas and in vacancies when necessary.
• Assist in grounds work when necessary, including grounds policing.
• Repair concrete, masonry, roofing, and fencing, when required.
• Train other staff members.
• Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Be responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials.
• Assist the resident manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections. Be responsible for refurbishing of apartments prior to resident occupancy.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and operating manuals.
• Periodically inspect all units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance as scheduled.
• Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cutoffs, all apartment and fixture cutoffs, sewer clean-outs, and post a map of the same.
• Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked, and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.
• Have knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services, goods, and prices.
• Assist in apartment follow-up inspections.
• Maintain an adequate stock of supplies and materials, assure workshop/storage areas are organized, clean, and safe.
• Concern for work-safety programs.
• Willingness to pitch in and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance; i.e. janitorial, custodial, gardening, etc.
• Ability to assist the resident manager in any area where needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); prior maintenance experience or experience in a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to read and write English.
• Must show a basic understanding of math.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable.
• The physical demands must be met by an employee. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and reach heights of 8 feet with the aid of a ladder. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.