Maintenance Technician Apartments

Description

Position Purpose:

Ensure each job is completed within the scope of work, safely, and achieves customer satisfaction.

Primary/Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Documents all work performed on work orders in company software system (Vantaca).

• Performs repairs, troubleshoots systems, and completes preventative maintenance.

• Cleaning vacant units in preparation of a move in.

• Completes apartment turnovers which may include removal and installation of cabinets, flooring, fixtures, water heaters, sinks, toilets, etc.

• Adheres to standardized diagnostic approaches for preventative maintenance, system troubleshooting,

• HVAC systems, and electrical circuits

• Participates in on-call emergency rotation and responds to emergencies as needed

• Assists in training Groundskeepers and entry-level Maintenance Technicians

• Troubleshoots all property systems, and performs or oversees repairs

• Conducts maintenance-related inspections, including building and alarm systems inspections. Assists in preparing property for inspections by Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC), Housing Finance Agency (HFA), and other regulatory agencies

• Inspects vacant units, ensuring turnovers are completed.

• Utilizes maintenance manual/software program to track work orders, inventory use, product replacement histories, and scheduled preventative maintenance

• Ensures tools and equipment are in optimum condition

• Inspects subcontracted service providers and documents work and product quality

• Walks the grounds and common interior areas daily, removing litter and debris from lawns, planting beds, parking areas, sidewalks, ramps, and indoor spaces

• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, walkways, steps, and driveways

• Attends and completes all required training

• Completes repairs as directed

• Completes jobs within bid hours, scope, and specifications.

• Communicates progress and change orders, as applicable, to manager.

• Documents all work performed with approval from manager.

• Performs work safely and complies with all job site rules to include workers compensation safety checklist.

• Orders additional materials to complete job as needed with manager approval.

• Completes time sheets on a daily basis or as job is completed and ensures submission to the apartment manager.

• Completes all after hours emergency calls.

Requirements

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in apartment maintenance is required.
• HVAC experience required and certification preferred.
• An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools: Hand Tools including: Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc. Power Tools including: Wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc. User, Moved Aids Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders. Mechanical Equipment including: Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc. Measuring Devices including: Calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, gauges, etc.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
• Bend/Stoop/Squat Perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and needed equipment
• Climb Stairs Service requests, make ready needs for 2nd and 3rd floor apartments
• Push or Pull Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
• Reach above shoulder
• Climb Ladders
• Grasp/Grip/Turning
• Finger Dexterity
• Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is to be accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washer/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.
• Frequently outdoors
• Occasional exposure to paint fumes, solvents, adhesives, etc. Example: Apartments during/after make ready.
• Frequent need to work in awkward and confining positions.