Maintenance Technician

Reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor

Main job tasks and responsibilities

• Responsible for responding promptly to resident service calls and completing maintenance items required to prepare vacant units for new residents in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform minor and routine maintenance and repair on a daily basis (these include):
  • Electrical and plumbing (including sewer lines).
  • A/C and heating systems (proper certification may be required for some repairs).
  • Appliances (when applicable).
  • Water irrigation systems.
  • Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings.
  • Tile, carpet, flooring.
  • Roofing, gutters, fasteners.
  • Interior/exterior lights.
  • Fireplaces, ceiling fans.
  • Gas fixtures and appliances (when applicable).
  • Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors, boiler, gas, and electric.
  • Door locks, mailboxes and locks.
  • Security systems and fire protection equipment.
  • Ceiling leaks.
  • Pool area, tile, Jacuzzi, pool furniture.
• Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rake, sweep, and shovel as circumstances warrant.
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete make-ready checklist.
• Constantly be aware of the condition of physical property throughout the property and immediately correct unsafe conditions like, broken gates leading to pools, open holes and broken exterior lights.
• Report all repairs and requisitions to the Maintenance Manager or Property Manager.
• Maintain adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment.
• Perform work area clean-up and safety-related duties.

Key Competencies

• Use safety equipment (for example, goggles, masks, gloves) as tasks dictate.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Provide own basic tools and be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance thereof.
• Certification preferred and eventually required.