Position Summary:

The Senior Maintenance Technician is to maintain the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The Senior Maintenance Technician will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the PROPERTY MANAGER AND REGIONAL MAINTENANCE MANAGER. Work Hours: Minimum of 40 hours per week. Weekends as circumstances warrant; on-call on a rotating basis and for emergencies.

CORE JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and freon.
• Must be aware of the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately initiates action to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
• Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by the Property Manager. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
• Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
• Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance or repair, as directed, involving the following on a daily basis:
• Electrical and plumbing (including water lines).
• A/C and heating systems.
• 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 (where applicable).
• Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors.
• Boiler, gas and electric.
• Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks.
• Security systems (where applicable).
• Ceiling leaks.
• Walls.
• Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture.(where applicable)
• Inspects and coordinates all needed make-ready repairs and services.
• Reports all major repairs and need requisitions to senior maintenance technician and manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
• Changes locks and make keys.
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant.
• Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and informs Property Manager of ordering of materials.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the property manager.
• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally involve minor deviations. Needs ability to think rationally beyond a specific set of instructions.
• Learns and complies with all company safety rules.
• Uses appropriate safety equipment at all times.
• Immediately reports all unsafe conditions to the Property Manager.
• Must be familiar with all safety features or equipment, machinery, or materials encompassed by job duties.
• Must check with the Property Manager if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors. Rotation "on call" status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at a moment’s notice. Pick up and deliveries to the corporate office.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (College Degree or Coursework Desirable)

Specialized Skills & Knowledge

• Prior Maintenance Experience Required (vocational, technical, or trade education preferred)
• Ability to Work On-Call Shifts
• Experience Leading Maintenance Teams
• Owns Personal Tools & Reliable Vehicle (driver’s license required)
• HVAC Certification & Experience Preferred
• Plumbing Skills
• Electrical Skills
• Carpentry Skills
• Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment 8.
• Performs duties under pressure and meets deadlines in a timely manner 9.
• Works as part of a team
• High degree of flexibility with the ability to work independently
• Basic understanding of computers and web-based applications