Maintenance Technician

POSITION PURPOSE

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for:

• completion of work orders
• general maintenance in non-apartment areas of buildings and grounds
• maintenance, operation and repair of boilers, machinery and equipment to ensure that physical plant operations continue without interruption and with minimum servicing requirements
• compliance with safety requirements and governmental regulations
• maintenance and organization of inventory
• maintenance and organization of written records and files
• performing on-call emergency maintenance on a rotating basis
• representing Riverton in a positive, professional manner

• Work Orders: Complete work orders including but not limited to: unclogging drains and toilets, replacing parts in sinks, toilets, tubs, and appliances; lock and key work; closet and cabinet repair; light electrical; carpet repair; heating and air-conditioning problems; carpet shampooing; window cleaning and repair; sheetrock repair; and general cleaning.
  • Complete each work order in a prompt and professional manner, with minimal inconvenience to the resident(s), and always leaving the work area neat and tidy.
  • Work orders should be responded to within 24 hours after receipt of the order, or, with exceptions, within a justifiably reasonable time period. Emergencies must be handled immediately.
  • Prioritize work orders so that urgent requests are handled first.
  • Ensure that a signed and dated door tag is left on the doorknob of every unoccupied apartment that is entered in response to a work order.
  • Record action taken, labor time and any material costs on work orders so that, if necessary, residents can be charged for repairs.
  • Report work in a manner that does not compromise the safety of the residents or the security of the apartment contents.
• Boilers, Machinery, and Equipment
  • Check, operate, repair, and maintain all boilers, machinery, and equipment such that the buildings’ physical plants operate without interruption.
  • Schedule and coordinate certain work of other maintenance technicians/maintenance contractors upon the direction of the supervisor.
  • Work on preventative maintenance projects and emergency maintenance as required.
  • Perform critical functions such as, but not limited to:
    • act as Fire Safety Engineer
    • reset the fire and smoke alarm systems;
    • know how and where to shut off gas supply lines; and
    • know how and where to shut down circuit breakers.
• General Maintenance in Non-Apartment Areas
  • Actively seek to identify maintenance needs (such as sheetrock repair, painting, etc.) in hallways and in other common areas and carry out the work required to accomplish the finished result.
  • Replace florescent and exit lights and exterior and garage lights as soon as needed.
  • Ensure that the trash chute is cleaned regularly, according to the schedule.
  • Assist with cleaning the garage at least annually.
  • Move dumpsters to loading dock on trash days.
• Safety Requirements and Government Regulations
  • Ensure that all safety requirements with respect to the handling of hazardous chemicals, tools, and machinery are met.
  • Ensure the safety of all persons in and around Riverton properties by repairing, replacing, or securing any danger areas. Report existing and potential hazards to the supervisor.
  • Coordinate required inspections of operations and equipment.
• Inventory, Ordering and Purchasing
  • Keep all maintenance storage, machinery, and work areas clean and organized. Store carpet so that it is safe from water damage.
  • Use good judgment and conform to all safety regulations concerning the storage of flammable and hazardous materials and the disposal of hazardous wastes.
  • Arrange for the removal of discarded or abandoned items that are too large for the dumpsters. Avoid using the back plaza as a storage area for discards.
  • Check maintenance and custodial supplies and parts regularly. Prepare a written list of items to be ordered and review with the supervisor. Do not allow regularly inventoried items to become depleted.
  • Contact suppliers, when necessary, to compare supplies.
  • Order and purchase supplies and parts with the approval of the supervisor. Always use a purchase order number and identify which Riverton property will be…