Residential Maintenance Technician

Description

Enriching lives through investment and service is the mission at the core of everything we do  Residential Maintenance Technician supports this mission by responsibly maintaining the physical integrity of the apartment community. This involves insuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The Maintenance Technician will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the Residential Site Manager.

The Residential Maintenance Technician must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws, EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics, and Freon.

• Conduct all business in accordance with Company policies and procedures, OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing Act, applicable Landlord/Tenant Act, State, local and Federal laws
• Constantly be aware of the condition throughout the community and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions such as broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights
• Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment
• Inspect and maintain all tools in excellent condition
• Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs and sewer cleanouts
• Perform work area clean-up and safety‑related duties
• Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repair, as directed, involving electrical, plumbing (including water lines), AC 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 fixtures and appliances (where applicable), shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors, boiler (gas and electric), door locks, P.O. boxes, security systems (where applicable), ceiling leaks, walls, pool areas, tile, and pool furniture.
• Inspect and help coordinate all needed make‑ready repairs and services. Assist make‑ready staff as required to meet deadlines.
• Report all major repairs and need requisitions to Property Manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
• Change locks and make keys
• Remove and transfer heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant
• Assist in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc. to dumpster, when necessary
• Be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform Property Manager of shortages
• Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter
• Rake, sweep and shovel, as circumstances warrant
• Meet with service vendors and contractor to get bids, when needed
• Conduct follow‑up inspections after repairs are made
• Perform any additional duties assigned by Property Manager
• Maintenance and care of equipment at the end of each day.
• Daily and weekly maintenance of community vehicles
• Work with crew to complete irrigation repairs
• Installation of new landscaping around new and existing buildings
• Perform all work related to snow removal and ice management which includes but not limited to shoveling, salting, plowing and all procedures related to weather related control measures
• 24 hours on call duty for snow events
• Spring and Fall cleanup of assigned property
• Knowledge and ability to maintain all aspects of a swimming pool: cleaning, chemicals, and knowledge of all safety issues.
• Able to answer on‑call maintenance requests 24 hours per day on a rotational basis

The Residential Maintenance Technician compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. This range is subject to local, state, and regional dynamics and may be adjusted up or down depending on market conditions.

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibility

Associates with more than twelve (12) months of service may request consideration to transfer to other jobs as vacancies become available and will be considered along with other applicants. To be considered, Associates must have a satisfactory performance record and have no disciplinary…