Part Time Maintenance Technician

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• 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 the 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 the 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. This may include painting, punching and cleaning apartments.
• Charging air conditioning units with freon.
• Changing fan motors, door locks, plumbing, carpentry, 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 flowers and mulching.
• Snow removal of sidewalks and walkways.
• Help in preparing budgets and operating within community budget.
• Assist Property Manager in obtaining bids for contract work.
• Maintain a professional business attitude at all times.
• Schedule all contractual work to be done.

• 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, snips, posthole diggers, etc.
  • Power Tools: grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc.
  • User‑Moved Aids: wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders, etc.
  • Mechanical: motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc.
  • Measuring Devices: calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, pH tests, gauges, etc.
• Physical requirements include: standing/walking >66% of time, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying equipment up to 150 lbs with assistance, frequent bender/stretching motions, and requirement for regular handling of documentation and paperwork.
• Vision requirements: need to see small detail when performing routine maintenance duties, and see things clearly beyond arm’s reach as needed.
• Hearing requirements: must use listening skills to diagnose needed repairs and communicate with staff and residents.
• Speaking requirements: constant need to communicate over telephone and in person with staff, assistants, vendors and residents.
• Driving requirements: frequent need (33%–66% of time) to utilize personal transportation to inspect apartment property, pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors; valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required.
• Working environment: indoors 66%–100% of time; frequently outdoors, all conditions, often for extended periods (33%–66% of time). Occasional exposure to caustics, solvents, oils, paint fumes, flammables, pesticides, etc. (1%–33% of time). Must work in awkward and confining positions as needed.
• Reasoning development:
  Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and initiate appropriate course of action; must effectively convey ideas to diverse groups.

HI Management is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.