Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

HI Management

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.

• 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 to 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. This may include painting, punching and cleaning apartments.
• Charging air conditioning units with freon.
• Changing fan motors.
• Changing door locks.
• Plumbing skills.
• 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.

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.

Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to perform standing and walking activities related to inspecting and taking care property.
• Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to perform the following physical activities:
  Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel, Perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and needed equipment.
• Pull and push move equipment, appliances, open/close doors.
• Climb stairs Service request, make-ready needs for 2nd and 3rd floor apartments.
• Reach above shoulder Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, parts, etc.
• Climb Ladders perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Grasp/Grip/Turning Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Finger Dexterity Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Lifting/Carrying: paper work, deliveries, files, miscellaneous:
  Over 150 lbs.
• 75 lbs. – 150 lbs. Occasional need (1% to 55% of the time).
• 25 lbs. – 75 lbs. Frequent need (33% to 66%).
• 1 – 25 lbs. Constant need (66% to 100% of the time).
• Note:
  
  Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons.

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to document maintenance and complete forms, review manuals and…