OVERVIEW  

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager the Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance repairs in the community. Specific duties include general maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, grounds, and appliance repairs. Will assist with the make ready process and service requests. 

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prompt and courteous handling of all resident service requests. 

• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents according to schedule. 

• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with planning and conducting preventative maintenance programs. 

• Responsible for keeping neat, orderly and safe workshop and storage areas and maintaining an adequate inventory of parts and supplies. 

• Perform general carpentry repairs. 

• Maintain excellent curb appeal by maintaining amenities, hallways, walkways, and all common areas on a daily basis. 

• Repair and maintain central air conditioning equipment including draining, cleaning and filling cooling towers, pumps, fans and controls. 

• Maintain, repair or replace air conditioning compressors. 

• Maintain and repair appliances. 

• Responsible for maintaining the required property uniform and ensuring a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. 

• Responsible for knowledge of company and community policies and procedures. 

• Responsible for the care and maintenance of all equipment and supplies owned by the community. 

• Complete required training courses either online or in person meetings. 

• Follow all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) standards and company safety policies.  Assist in the development and maintenance of safe working conditions and take part of monthly Safety Training.  Report any hazardous or risk liability situations to the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager. 

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES) 

• Honesty, Integrity, Competence, Professionalism and Drive 

• Position is considered physically demanding. 

• Must be able to travel independently within the community and have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage at all times. 

• Flexibility to work longer work hours in order to fulfill job duties including responding to after-hours service emergencies. 

ESSENTIAL WORK EXPERIENCES 

• Formal training or experience in the following  areas: carpentry, light plumbing work, light electrical work, painting, appliance repair, pool maintenance, refurbishing and cleaning of HVAC systems or an equivalent combination of experience and training.   

• Willingness to pitch in and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance, i.e., janitorial, grounds maintenance, painting etc.  

• Ability to assist the Maintenance Supervisor, Property Manager and Regional Manager in his/her duties as needed. 

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred 

• English required (bi-lingual a plus)

• HVAC certification