Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

General areas of responsibility include: assisting the maintenance team with all on-site functions, including maintaining the physical condition of the property. The Maintenance team will maintain a courteous and professional relationship with all staff members, contract laborers, current, and prospective residents.

Essential functions of this position are performed personally, in cooperation with the supervisor, and/or in coordination with other staff. Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.

• Complete all service requests on a timely basis and ensure notices are posted.
• Perform common maintenance on gates, light fixtures, doors, windows, laundry facilities, pool and pool pump, and appliances.
• Notify Senior Technicians of any supplies or parts necessary to complete the service requests.
• Perform cleaning duties (i.e., mopping, dusting, and vacuuming) as needed.
• Paint interior and exterior areas according to industry standards for preparation.
• Maintain a professional relationship with staff, vendors, and current or prospective residents.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• HVAC certification and pool certification must be obtained to progress from Level I to Level II.
• Available as needed for on-call work.
• Maintain all storage and maintenance shops neatly and safely.
• Maintain and safeguard all company tools and equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal laws governing tenant/landlord relations including Fair Housing

Show proficiency in all Maintenance Assistant duties and:

• Complete work order and work log documentation daily.
• Ensure landscape and irrigation are maintained on the property.
• Perform plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems including repair and replacement of fixtures, fittings, and plumbing stoppages.
• Perform minor electrical repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, etc.
• Maintain hazard communication standards.
• Follow company safety program.
• Assist in the achievement of the property's annual budget by monitoring maintenance-related expenses.
• Must be available for back up of on-call personnel. In the event you're not available, you must ensure alternate back up.
• Conduct employee safety communication program meetings with staff.
• Maintain all storage and maintenance shops according to need, and in an orderly and safe manner.
• Make regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment.
• Responsible for complying with the company's and the property's operating and safety policies and adhering to federal, state, and local laws about the operation of the property.
• Must be available for back up of on-call personnel. In the event you're not available, you must ensure alternate back up.
• Conduct employee safety communication program meetings with staff.
• Maintain all storage and maintenance shops according to need, and in an orderly and safe manner.

• Performing other duties from time to time may be determined necessary for the well-being of the total operation.
• Coordinate specific work tasks with other personnel within the department, as well as with other departments, to ensure the smooth and accurate flow of work and information.
• Perform tasks that are supportive of the essential functions of the job, but can be altered or re-designed upon individual circumstances.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Minimum six (6) months of experience in property maintenance capacity performing maintenance duties.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Must also have skills in carpentry, roofing, and other general construction-related items.
• Needs to possess a technical service-oriented background.
• HVAC certification and pool certification must be obtained to progress from Assistant to Lead Technician

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Reliable transportation.
• Own tools.
• Good safety habits.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. and constantly moving appliances and heavy machinery correctly and safely.
• Climbing: frequently ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet, and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Body agility is important: maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching.
• Stooping: frequently bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: frequently bending legs at knees to come to rest on the knee or knees.
• Reaching: frequently extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Handling: frequently seizing,…