Lead Maintenance Tech

Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to join our team at Fairmont/Monticello Apartments in the Central West End.  Fairmont/Monticello is a community of 139 apartments with a mix of studio and one bedroom apartments.

JOB BRIEF: The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The Lead Maintenance Technician will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Conduct all business in accordance with Company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., EPA, OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants.
• Constantly observes the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports to Manager any vandalism, property damage, suspicious activity, and unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights, and initiates action to correct if possible.
• Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager. Maintains all personal and company tools in excellent condition.
• Assists Manager in training onsite maintenance staff.
• Assists Manager in conducting maintenance personnel orientations.
• Assists Manager in building effective teams, while recognizing employees’ value as individuals, by training, motivating, and coaching onsite employees in order to achieve operational goals of assigned property.
• Effectively delegates responsibility to onsite maintenance staff, coaching and empowering them to succeed and excel.
• Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
• Documents all work performed on daily basis according to company work order policy.
• Diagnoses and performs minor and routine maintenance/repair, as directed, involving the following on a daily basis:
• Electrical and plumbing (including water lines and hot water heaters)
• A/C and heating systems.
• Appliances (when applicable)
• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings
• Tile, carpet, flooring
• Masonry, siding, roofing, downspouts, gutters
• Interior/exterior lights, ceiling fans
• Gas lines, fixtures and appliances (where applicable)
• Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors
• Boiler, gas and electric
• Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks
• Security systems (where applicable)
• Drywall, plaster & paint as necessary
• Pool areas, tile, pool furniture (when applicable)
• Major duct work to furnaces or A/C bonnets
• Minor sheet metal work & metal duct work repairs
• Hanging interior/exterior doors
• Change locks, re-key, and make keys
• Inspects, performs and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services to meet deadlines according to Company checklists.
• Reports all major repairs and need requisitions to Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor prior to any expenditure of funds.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) according to safety guidelines.
• Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
• Insures that maintenance shops and storage areas remain locked & all equipment is secured when not in use.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory level of spare parts and supplies and inform Maintenance Supervisor and/or Manager of shortages.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Regularly inspects grounds, buildings, and common areas, to include roofs, walks, gutters,
• siding, windows, etc. Reports any deficiencies to the Manager, Director of Maintenance and/or Vice President of Property Management.
• Coordinates scheduling of made ready apartments with Manager.
• Monitors timely completion of make readies and work orders.
• Inspects Make Ready apartments and move outs as needed.
• Organize/inspect maintenance shops to ensure they are maintained according to Company standard.
• Required to report for emergency snow removal.
• Performs any additional duties assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: