Assistant Maintenance

The Assistant Maintenance Technician is to assist the senior 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 senior maintenance technician. In the absence of the senior maintenance technician, the Assistant Maintenance Technician will assume all maintenance responsibilities.

WAGE/HOUR STATUSNon-Exempt (Hourly)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.

Preventive Maintenance/Safety Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and freon.

Must be aware of the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately initiates action to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.

Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by senior maintenance technician and manager. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.

Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.

Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.

Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.

General Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance or repair involving the following on a daily basis.

Electrical and plumbing (including water lines)
A/C and heating systems

Appliances (when applicable)
Water irrigation systems

Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings

Tile, carpet, flooring

Roofing, gutters, fasteners

Interior/exterior lights

Fireplaces, ceiling fans

Gas features and appliances (where applicable)
Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors

Boiler, gas and electric

Door locks, PO boxes and locks

Security systems (where applicable)
Ceiling leaks

Walls

Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture

Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services. Assists make-ready staff as required to meet deadlines.

Reports all major repairs and need requisitions to senior maintenance technician and manager prior to any expenditure of funds.

Changes locks and makes keys.

Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa/ as circumstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to the dumpster when necessary.

Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform senior maintenance technician of shortages.

Performs any additional duties assigned by senior maintenance technician and manager

Position requires at least 1 years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent field.

Equipment Requirement:

Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate

Work Hours:

Minimum of 40 hours per week. Weekends as circumstances warrant; on-call on a rotating basis and for emergencies.

Equipment/Machinery/Tools:

An employee in this position 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 Wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc.

User-Moved Aids Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, fullladders, double ladders.

Mechanical Equip. Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc.

Measuring Devices Calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, gauges, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on foot.

Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:

Bend/Stoop/Squat Perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick uptools and needed equipment.

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