Maintenance Technician

Job Summary: Responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of the property to which assigned. Job Duties : This position regularly requires long hours and frequent evening, weekend and holiday work. Requires incumbent to be on call and respond,if required, to emergencies on the property when informed. Participate in and/or supervise all maintenance projects, assign work orders to maintenance personnel, and ensure all work is done properly and on a timely basis. Inspect grounds and building exterior, as required by the Community Administrator, to ensure safe working and living conditions. Responsible for inventory control of the maintenance supplies and utilization of maintenance equipment. Maintain accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests, apartment make-ready, and periodic inspections. Maintain MSDS book and instruct maintenance staff in its use. Maintain adequate lighting for interior and exterior of the property Make recommendation to Community Administrator on necessary maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, and property improvements. Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers recommendations. Supervise lawn, grounds, and maintenance staff. Supervise outside repairs and contract work authorized by the Community Administrator. Assist with apartment turnover procedures. Perform service requests per assigned work orders. May be responsible for grounds maintenance to include, mowing, fertilization, watering, use of weed removal machinery, raking, and trash removal as requested. Assist with other projects as assigned by the Community Administrator. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects, with appropriate equipment (dollies, hand trucks, etc.), weighing more than 50 pounds. Frequent pushing and pulling is also required. Must be capable of using extension ladders to access roof, windows and siding to make repairs as needed.