Assistant Maintenance

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Position:
Full Time Manual Labor.

Location:

Boerne, TX, US

Requisition . Posted 10 days ago.

Position:
Full-time.

Apply maintenance skills and customer service skills to ensure overall maintenance of the property so that all physical aspects of the property meet all applicable laws as well as the company’s established standards. Troubleshoot and repair all aspects of the property and its units: plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, carpentry, appliances, painting and drywall. Work may be performed independently or as part of the maintenance team.

This position operates within and contributes to an environment with Fair Housing laws and Equal Employment Opportunity. Reports to the Lead Maintenance/Property Manager.

• Troubleshoot work orders daily for residents, prioritizing the service requests and ensuring they are completed in a timely fashion.
• Prepare vacant units for new residents, ensuring that the unit meets the company standards/checklist.
• Maintain the exterior grounds of the property and pool maintenance.
• During weather freeze warnings or winter storms disconnect outdoor hoses, drain, store in protected areas; wrap exposed faucets and pipes, including those in the property’s exterior or in unheated crawl spaces, attics, garages and other areas.
• During weather freeze warnings or winter storms maintain the pool, keep the pump running, and ensure all valves are open.
• Conduct walk-through of the entire property to ensure everything is in working order; if not, take the appropriate steps for correction.
• Prepare for inspections.
• Assist Lead Maintenance in scheduling outside contractors for projects, when necessary.
• Be available for quick response per company policy of on-call duties as required.
• Attend staff meetings as required or requested.
• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors in communal areas.
• Painting communal areas and exterior walls.
• Disposing of trash found in communal areas.
• Tracking inventory to ensure that you have adequate maintenance supplies.
• Ensuring that fire extinguishers, hydrants, alarms, and emergency exits always remain in excellent working condition.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Maintenance Lead or Property Manager.

• Administrative Skills – ability to understand the Company’s policies and procedures, track materials used for inventory purposes, sign-in/sign-out unit keys.
• Analytical Skills – ability to draw conclusions and examine alternatives when approaching a maintenance request, ability to consider alternative methods/materials, if the necessary are unavailable.
• Communication/Language Skills – ability to read and comprehend warning labels and service requests, ability to effectively communicate with residents and other property staff.
• Coordinating Skills – ability to prioritize numerous tasks and the importance of service requests.
• Creative Skills – ability to find the most efficient way to complete a task, continuously look for ways to retain residents and improve the property within budget requirements.
• Computer Skills – Outlook, Appfolio (we will train), Online ordering of maintenance supplies, etc.
• Manual Skills – cleaning, grounds keeping, removing snow when needed. Maintenance Skills – plumbing, electric, heating/cooling, carpentry, appliance repair, painting, drywall.
• Appliance Repair – Troubleshooting and repair of parts, clean lint screen in washer/dryer, pumps and transmission, water heater troubleshooting, repair and replacement.
• Carpentry – Proper use of hand and power tools, cabinetry, door hanging to include installing hardware, closers, hinges, drywall repair and replacement, window repair, door repair or replacement, and replacement, shelving installation.
• Electrical – Able to replace outlets, switches, light fixtures, circuit breakers, photocells, ballasts, understand and use basic test equipment, knowledge of fire and security system operation.
• Grounds keeping – Maintain landscaping, replace light bulbs to keep outdoor…