Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician are to perform maintenance service requests, apartment make readies and assist the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, if applicable, in maintaining the physical appearance and integrity of the community. This involves insuring a safe, clean and comfortable living environment for residents and visitors. The Maintenance Technician will also walk the community in order to enhance and maintain its curb appeal and to ensure that all apartments are thoroughly restored to “market ready” condition in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Conducts all business in accordance with and knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal safety laws, procedures, guidelines, including those of the EPA, OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.

• Regularly walks the community to identify potential issues needing attention and either addresses the issue or alerts his/her supervisor of the issue and recommends potential solutions.

• Identifies and performs maintenance needs in apartments which may include the following:

• Inspect, repair or replace lights and change breakers.

• Inspect, repair or replace windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, etc.

• Inspect, repair, replace or remove appliances.

• Inspect, repair or replace faucets, sink plugs, tiles in kitchens and bathrooms.

• Operate a hand rodder for plumbing back ups and inspect, repair or replace water heaters.

• Repair drywall, prep and paint.

• Inspect, repair or replace ceiling fans, light fixtures, etc.

• Change locks • Hang and plumb doors.

• Replace flooring with VCT and sheet vinyl.

• Inspect and change A/C filters.

• Clean and maintain maintenance shop and storage areas, ensuring these areas remain locked when not in use.

• Perform other types of repairs/maintenance as requested by his/her supervisor.

• Inspect apartment homes, interior and exterior conditions of the buildings and grounds to perform routine, preventative maintenance completing the JVM 8 point preventative maintenance checklist.

• Complete service requests within 48 hours.

• Complete apartment make ready turn within 5-8 business days, completing the move-in and move-out inspection form.

• Clean and maintain pool conditions and test pool chemical levels • Is aware of the location for all utility meter shut-offs, apartment and fixture shut-offs, and sewer cleanouts.