Maintenance Technician

Description

This job description aims to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed.

The company embraces an “all hands on deck” philosophy - every person is expected to perform any reasonable task or request consistent with fulfilling company objectives.

It is imperative that you review these duties, skills, and physical requirements closely and that you understand that by signing the Job Description Acknowledgement, you are verifying that you can perform all the responsibilities, and have the skills and physical abilities necessary to perform the job as described.

The MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, is responsible for performing a variety of general maintenance duties to ensure the property is maintained to the highest standards. These duties include but are not limited to addressing common maintenance issues, carrying out various repairs and installations, and performing routine preventive maintenance. The job is physically demanding, ever-changing, and requires reporting to work “after-hours” (including on weekends) on an on-call basis or during emergencies (e.g., during inclement weather situations).

In the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, the MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN assumes all maintenance responsibilities.

• Full-time / Hourly / Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime).
• Essential. As an essential employee, the Maintenance Technician may need to report to the property during an emergency to meet business requirements; even when other business sectors and/or federal, state, or local government offices may be closed.
• 40+ hours per week (some overtime and weekend hours).
• Rotating on-call schedule.

Daily onsite attendance is an essential function of this position. This role does not permit remote work or telecommuting. Employees are expected to be physically present at the workplace during scheduled work hours.

The duties outlined below are typical for the position but may not be all-inclusive. Additional or different duties may be required to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Inspect grounds daily to maintain the overall appearance and curb appeal of the property (keeping grounds neat and free of litter and pet waste).
• Inspect buildings, electrical systems, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions; identify and report hazards, defects, and needed repairs or adjustments.
• Respond to and complete resident service requests (e.g., appliances, leaks, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, doors, locks, windows, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures; open clogged lines and drains.
• Perform routine scheduled preventive maintenance as directed by Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC system, changing filters and bearings.
• Respond to and complete common area maintenance work orders.
• Assist with performing and coordinating all needed make-ready repairs and services to meet make-ready deadlines.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment; notifies Maintenance Supervisor of shortages.
• Clean breezeways and maintenance shop.
• Assist with moving, loading, unloading, storing, and discarding appliances, equipment, supplies, abandoned furniture, etc., as the circumstances…