ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE TECH.

Assistant Maintenance Tech

Performs specific carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, masonry, and appliance repairs in residential apartment communities by performing the following duties:

Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in completing the turn-key apartment renovations and make ready process.

Performs work in response to Maintenance Service Requests.

Performs all general repair and maintenance related to the interior and exterior of the apartment community, including drywall and painting.

Sets up and operates machine tools such as a grinder, drill, power saw, and other power-tools.

Repairs cabinets, countertops, doors, trim, and other wood structures.

Assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage.

Repairs fences, gates, walls and walkways.

Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining inventory and inventory controls.

Participates in after hours and emergency response.

This position has limited supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The 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.

High-school diploma or general education certificate (GED) with one-year certificate from a college or technical school; or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write legibly and clearly. Ability to communicate with residents and other employees.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

HVAC certification requirement may vary by applicable state and local regulations and/or property conditions.

Complete and pass the Fair Housing test administered in company training

Valid state driver's license

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear, and taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required or climbs or balance and stoop or kneel and lift and/or remove up to 125 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust vision focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is frequently exposed to high-pressure demands from the property owner to maintain high occupancy (98%) while promoting positive resident relations. Employee may be subject to frequent complaints and concerns from residents. Employee will be required to work overtime to complete reporting assignments.

Must have own tools

Team Player

Reliable

Organized

Detail oriented

Good communication skills

Good listening skills

Able to work weekends

Able to work overtime

Able to follow posted work rules

Able to lead and manage others

Reliable