Maintenance Technician - Bent Creek I & Ii​/Crestview I & II

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Location:
  
  Bent Creek Apartments I - Crestview, FL 32539
• Position Type:
  Full-Time (30+ hours per week)
• Education Level: High School/Equivalent
• Salary Range: $18.00 – $19.00 per hour
• Travel Percentage:
  Local, as needed for business
• Job Shift: Days
• Job Category:
  Installation – Maintenance – Repair
• Valid Driver’s License required.

• Practice OSHA standards and company safety policy.
• Complete continuing education of safety training as required by company and/or state and federal law.
• Complete a hazard assessment form before beginning any task.
• Utilize proper safety equipment when exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
• Have knowledge of all maintenance requirements for the property and possesses tools to complete job assignments.
• Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories in accordance with procedures established in company procedures manual.
• Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on manufacturer recommendations and operating manuals.
• Regularly inspect all apartment units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance according to procedures manual.
• Maintain the grounds according to the schedule set forth in the procedures manual.
• Provide training for employees or colleagues from other communities, as needed.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with supervisor at least twice a day.
• Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property, co‑workers, or residents.
• Maintain required property uniform and ensure a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Be aware of all contractual obligations relating to maintenance and inform the Community Manager of any incidents of non‑compliance from vendors.
• Troubleshoot and repair fan motors, thermostats, contractors, etc., but must not make repairs involving the Freon system unless properly certified; violating this policy results in immediate termination.
• Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and that adequate lighting is maintained at all times.
• Perform light electrical repairs (appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits); light plumbing work (clearing stoppages, replacing fittings); replacement and repair of broken glass, tile, screens, draperies, and locks; carpentry work (fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, refinishing floors).
• Redecorate vacant units, including painting, cleaning appliances, vacuuming, and other related tasks required to prepare a unit for re‑occupancy.
• Assist in custodial work (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows) in common areas.
• Maintain and repair all amenities such as pools, spas, ponds, fitness equipment, etc.
• Assist other team members when necessary and accept other tasks that may not be strictly related to repair and maintenance.

• Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot them.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow handwritten/printed service requests and produce handwritten/typed responses and reports according to company procedures.
• Ability to read and understand manuals, instructions, and other printed materials such as regulation manuals and warning labels.
• Work under time constraints and complete tasks in a reasonable timeframe.
• Have the tools and equipment generally associated with multi‑family apartment maintenance, and experience using specific tools and equipment.
• Willingness to accept other tasks and responsibilities not strictly related to repair and maintenance.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Travel for the purpose of conducting regular property business; must have a government‑issued state  valid driver’s license if required by management.
• Limited computer literacy.
• Effective communication with co‑workers, residents, and vendors.

High School Diploma or equivalent; previous…