Maintenance Technician- Genesis Apartments (Clearwater) SIGN ON BONUS*

Maintenance Technician HVAC

The Maintenance Technician HVAC is to maintain the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. In the absence of a maintenance supervisor, the Maintenance Technician HVAC will assume all maintenance responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Maintenance Technician - HVAC performs (or coordinates as authorized) all maintenance activities of apartment community(s) including repairs, preventative maintenance, installations, and construction in a timely manner and according to company policies and procedures to maximize the property's property occupancy and return-on-investment.
• Completes service requests within 24 hours
• Participated in an ongoing community improvement plan and preventative maintenance program
• Performs trash-outs and make-readies to ensure units are ready for future residents as quickly as possible
• Changes lock and make keys
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant; assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc. to a dumpster when necessary
• Diagnoses and performs maintenance/repair, as directed, involving the following a daily basis:
• Maintenance Technician keeps property common areas and grounds neat and free of litter. Performs routine grounds keeping when necessary, weeds, rakes, sweeps, shovels, as circumstances warrant
• Maintenance Technician ensures that storage areas, vacant units, etc. remain locked when not in use
• Maintenance Technician responsible for the thorough knowledge, implementation, and enforcement of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper use, storage, and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics, and freon
• Maintenance Technician maintains a courteous and helpful demeanor with residents, prospective residents, co-workers, vendors, etc.
• Assists with resident functions as required
• Acts as a team member with all associates of the management staff
• Maintenance Technician must adhere to schedule, be prompt, on time to work, and have good, regular attendance.
• Must have a reliable mode of transportation at all hours. The job will require a response to emergency calls outside of "business hours", trips to pick up supplies, etc. and may require travel to perform work at other properties in the geographic area
• Must have a mode of communication in which to be contacted at home and to respond in cases of emergency
• Maintenance Technician responsible for reporting any unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the residents or the property
• Maintenance Technician responsible for seeking educational opportunities and information to stay updated on current best practices and regulations related to job duties
• Maintenance Technician must be willing to perform work at or be assigned to other communities as needed. Must be available and willing to answer 24-hour maintenance emergency calls
• Other duties as assigned

Educational/Technical Requirements:

• Up-to-date Universal type EPA Certification required from an approved and licensed authority
• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certification) License
• Swimming Pool Certification not required, but a plus
• At least 1-year experience in apartment maintenance or similar field
• A high school diploma or equivalent and professional knowledge of trades/maintenance discipline are required
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license (as applicable by the property)

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.
• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
• Bent/Stoop/Squat/Kneel Perform - routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools, and needed equipment.
• Climb Stairs - Service requests, make-ready needs for 2nd and 3rd-floor apartments.
• Push or Pull - Move equipment, appliances, open/close doors, etc.
• Reach above Shoulder - Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock, and remove equipment, parts, etc.
• Climb Ladders - Perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Grasp/Grip/Turning - Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Finger Dexterity - Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Writing - inventory maintenance, requisition requests, required maintenance reports.
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.):
• Over 150 lbs. - Rare need (less than 1% of the time)
• 75-150 lbs. - Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)
• 25-75 lbs. - Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)
• 1-25 lbs. - Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)