Assistant Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Sophia (The) - Houston, TX 77038

ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Reports to:

Lead Maintenance Technician

The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. Every Keener employee is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives.

Our company emphasizes a TEAM APPROACH which focuses on a spirit of cooperation, common purpose, and culture of superior customer service. Working together as a team encourages superior performance through open communication and decision empowerment. It is imperative that you review these duties, skills, and physical requirements closely and that you understand that, by signing the Job Description Acknowledgement, you are verifying that you can perform all the duties, have the skills, and possess the physical abilities that are necessary to perform the job as described.

The ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN has the primary role to work with the Lead Maintenance Technician in maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the Lead Maintenance Technician.

In the absence of the Lead Maintenance Technician, the ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN will receive direction from the Community Manager and assume all non-budget related maintenance responsibilities.

The ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN is also responsible to ensure that he/she is fully trained in their job duties and Keener policies and procedures prior to working.

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws, e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.

• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, pool chemicals, flammables, caustics and freon.
• Must have basic knowledge of electricity, electrical appliances, plumbing, refrigeration systems, plastering, HVAC, swimming pools, painting, drywall repair and carpentry.
• Must be aware of the condition of the apartments and property throughout the community and immediately report and initiate action to correct unsafe conditions, e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights, etc.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and process work orders on all company buildings and equipment as directed by the Lead Maintenance Technician and Community Manager. Inspect and maintain all tools in excellent condition.
• Perform work area cleanup and safety related duties.
• Ensure that storage areas remain locked when not in use.

• Perform maintenance tasks personally or ask the Lead Maintenance Technician for help.

Diagnose and perform minor or routing maintenance or repair, as directed, involving the following.

• Electrical and plumbing
• A/C and heating systems (excluding replacement of condensing units)
• Water heaters (excluding replacement)
• Appliances
• Water irrigation systems
• Stairs, gates and fences
• Patio railings
• Tile, carpet, flooring
• Roofing, gutters
• Interior and exterior lights
• Fireplaces, ceiling fans
• Shutters, doors, cabinets
• Windows, sliding glass doors
• Boiler, gas and electric
• Door locks mailbox locks
• Ceiling leaks
• Mold remediation
• Pool areas, tile, hot tub, pool furniture
• Ensures that quality standards are met prior to resident occupancy.
• Inspect and perform all needed make ready repairs and services.
• Performs all work with the residents’ satisfaction in mind, with a goal to ensure scores on resident satisfaction surveys are above the industry…