Apartment Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician to join our team!

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing basic painting, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repair work of average difficulty in response to service requests and conducting inspections of apartments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance technician troubleshoots repairs or replaces wiring and parts for electrical outlets, switches, light fixtures, breaker switches/fuses, and fittings (e.g., leaky faucets, clogged drain and sewer lines, damaged toilets, sinks, and water cutoffs).
• Performs carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repair work of average difficulty in response to service.
• Maintains grounds by picking up litter, watering grass and plants, sweeping sidewalks and parking lots, raking leaves, and cultivating plants.
• Scrapes, sands, and apply cleaning agents by hand to prepare interior walls/ceilings for painting and paint prepared surfaces with brush/roller.
• Make ready maintenance and clean/disinfect commodes, sinks, bathtubs, walls, restrooms, water fountains, and replenish restroom supplies to enhance sanitary conditions.
• Makes minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs by replacing wall outlets, unstopping clogged drains, and replacing doorknobs.
• Assists skilled technicians in making significant repairs.
• Operates electric buffer, vacuum cleaners, and other similar equipment to clean floors by sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, buffing, shampooing carpets, and vacuuming carpets.
• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, and shelving, and empty and clean wastebaskets, ashtrays, and windows to enhance housing quality standards.
• Operates landscaping equipment such as power washers, blowers, weedeaters, etc
• Use manual strength and appliance dolly to set up tables and chairs according to simple diagrams for resident activities and remove and install appliances, such as refrigerators and stoves.
• The maintenance technician may be required to perform work for SAHA outside of the regular work schedule and to include but not be limited to on-call scheduling

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have at least one (1) year of experience in general maintenance of apartments or buildings.
• Must complete a criminal history background check, education and work history verification, and drug screening test.

Education/Certification Requirement

• High school diploma
• Texas class "C" driver's license at the time of placement and be insurable.

Working Environment

Often work outdoors, but some workers may work indoors. Are often exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Are sometimes exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures when working outdoors. Are sometimes exposed to contaminants, such as fumes from paints or sealers. Operating hand tools, machinery, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, handling, reach outward, reach above shoulder, crawl, squat/Kneel, bend, push and pull frequently. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on work surface.
• Ability to use upper and lower extremities to move or transport 25 to 50 pounds, including pressing against something to force it in a forward, downward or outward position or drag, haul 25 to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend the body downward and forward by bending spine at waist, and bending legs at knees and moving extremities in any direction
• Ability to withstand physical demands on the body, including being in a stationary and/or standing position most of the day
• Ability to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, including where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly
• Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information

Other Requirements

• Vision (near, distance)
• Sense of Sound (answering phone, fire alarms, horns)

Labor On Demand, Inc. is a knowledgeable and passionate employment agency servicing the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan area. For nearly two decades, we have strived to bring the right people together with the right jobs. Whether it is an opportunity for a new career, seasonal work, or a part-time gig to provide extra income, we take extraordinary pride in matching you with a position that satisfies your employment needs. Join our team today and let us help you find your next exciting career opportunity. We look forward to meeting you!

EEO Statement

Employees of Labor on Demand Inc. are protected by federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and other laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

Employees of Labor on Demand Inc. are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in a protected activity whistle blowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law will not be tolerated. Managers and supervisors of Labor on Demand Inc. are also reminded of their responsibility to prevent, document, and promptly correct harassing conduct in the workplace.

Company Description

Labor On Demand, Inc. is a knowledgeable and passionate employment agency servicing the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan area. For nearly two decades, we have strived to bring the right people together with the right jobs. Whether it is an opportunity for a new career, seasonal work, or a part-time gig to provide extra income, we take extraordinary pride in matching you with a position that satisfies your employment needs. Join our team today and let us help you find your next exciting career opportunity. We look forward to meeting you!\n\n\nEEO Statement\n\nEmployees of Labor on Demand Inc. are protected by federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and other laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.\n\n\nEmployees of Labor on Demand Inc. are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in a protected activity whistle blowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law will not be tolerated. Managers and supervisors of Labor on Demand Inc. are also reminded of their responsibility to prevent, document, and promptly correct harassing conduct in the workplace.