ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE TECH.

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Maintenance Tech 

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : are listed below and will always include those specifically assigned by the immediate supervisor. 

• 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. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : This position has limited supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS : 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. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE : 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. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS : 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. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : 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.

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• 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 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

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. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

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. 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must have own tools 

• Team Player 

• Reliable 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• 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