Repair and Maintenance Tech

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor/Community Manager
Hourly (Non Exempt eligible for overtime)

The Maintenance Technician/Turn Tech is to maintain the day-to-day operations and to assume responsibility for maintaining the physical asset of the property under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager. Troubleshooting and solving mechanical issues all while keeping the property operating smoothly according to safety standards and ensuring the timely and accurate fulfillment of all service requests and repairs. High levels of customer service as well as the cleanliness and marketability of the community to renew and secure new leases is critical to this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.

Attend and participate in technical training programs to maintain personal skill level.
Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features daily to minimize liability concerns and ensure excellent curb appeal at all times.
Assist with turnkey operations if needed.
Assist Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory of parts and supplies at appropriate levels.
Help the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure staff is motivated and functions as an effective team.
Maintain a superior customer service relationship with residents, co-workers, vendors, and the community.
Communicate effectively with residents, co-workers, vendors, and the community.
Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.
Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to adhere to budgeted guidelines.
Work with the Maintenance supervisor to ensure physical condition of community is maintained according to company operating and safety standards.
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining hazard communications program to include the staff’s safety training and MSDS binder.
Ensure adherence to the company’s safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures.
Ability to fluently read and write English.
One to two years minimum experience in community management maintenance, other building maintenance or related trade. Renovation experience may be required for older communities built five or more years ago.

Attendance/Travel
Our property staffing limitation makes it critical for you to work your scheduled hours consistently as well as overtime if necessary when requested.
Ability to serve on-call, as scheduled or as necessary. Ability to travel to company training classes or to work at other properties as requested.

Will be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (light to heavy weight material/appliances/equipment up to 50 pounds for variable distances), climbing ladders/stairs, and walking on rooftops without endangering yourself, residents or co-workers. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate small-motorized equipment (i.e., Must have normal range of hearing, vision, color discrimination and depth perception for proper operation and repair of machines, wiring, and equipment. Must be able to complete tasks wearing appropriate safety equipment (i.e., Must be able to read and write in English at intermediate level to read diagrams, meters, instructions, write reports, etc. Will interact regularly with residents, vendors, contractors, supervisors, employees and coworkers and therefore, must have excellent interpersonal skills.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Will be exposed on a regular basis to outdoor environment (i.e., chemicals, electrical, machinery, tools, lifting, etc.). Hazards can be minimized with proper lifting techniques, MSDS and general safety training and wearing of proper safety equipment.

Licenses/Equipment
Pest Control, if performed in house.
Use of general maintenance equipment including but not limited to: hand tools, ladders, refrigerant recovery units, landscaping equipment and required safety equipment, all equipment must be used without jeopardizing the safety of yourself, fellow associates or residents.
Appropriate safety equipment and apparel that includes proper footwear, such as work boots.

Strong customer service orientation
Basic to intermediate electrical, when no license is required
Wallpaper/painting
Irrigation maintenance and repairs
Fountain maintenance and repairs
Foundation/sidewalk repairs
Ice/snow removal
Golf carts and small engine maintenance

Computer Skills
Basic computer and Internet knowledge
Ability to operate and understand personal computer functions and company utilized software packages

Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.