Assistant Maintenance Technician

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.
* 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.
1. Electrical and plumbing
2. A/C and heating systems (excluding replacement of condensing units)3. Water heaters (excluding replacement)4. Appliances
5. Water irrigation systems
6. Stairs, gates and fences
7. Patio railings
8. Tile, carpet, flooring
9. Roofing, gutters
10. Interior and exterior lights
11. Fireplaces, ceiling fans
12. Shutters, doors, cabinets
13. Windows, sliding glass doors
14. Boiler, gas and electric
15. Door locks mailbox locks
16. Ceiling leaks
17. Mold remediation
18. Pool areas, tile, hot tub, pool furniture
19. Ensures that quality standards are met prior to resident occupancy.
20. Inspect and perform all needed make ready repairs and services.
21. Performs all work with the residents' satisfaction in mind, with a goal to ensure scores on resident satisfaction surveys are above the industry index on move-ins, work orders and pre-renewal surveys.
22. Reports all major repairs and need requisitions to Lead Maintenance Technician and Community Manager.
23. Change locks and make keys, as requested.
24. Clean dumpster area, breeze ways and building exteriors, as requested.
25. Maintain on-call report and log of service calls.
26. 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.
27. Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform the Lead Maintenance Technician of shortages.
* Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovel as circumstances warrant.
* Promote Keener Cares culture of the company, ensuring that all personnel are aware of the importance of extending this philosophy to each other, vendors, and residents.
* Become familiar with the company's strategic goals each year, striving to accomplish the goals at the site level.
* Strive for superior customer service in all areas, including customer service within the company as well as outside the company with residents and vendors.
* Perform any additional duties assigned by the Lead Maintenance Technician and Community Manager.
* Must attain a minimum of 70% or greater on the Service Technician Qualification Test.
* Position requires at least 1 years' experience in property maintenance or equivalent field. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
* Working knowledge of electrical systems, appliances, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, pool systems, drywall repair, painting and HVAC.
* Ability to operate small hand tools and power tools.
* Ability to use voltmeters, am probes, hand saws, skill saws, drill motors, saber saws, pressure washer, golf cart, key machine and pool filtering system.
* Learn and comply with all company safety rules.
* Must use appropriate safety equipment.
* Immediately reports all unsafe conditions to Lead Maintenance Technician and/or Community…