Assistant Maintenance Technician

Position Title: Assistant Maintenance
Reports to: Property Manager/Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA: Non-exempt, hourly

Experience: General Maintenance experience is preferred. High school graduate or GED is preferred. Basic experience with computers (Word and Excel), Internet and email, and other relevant applications is preferred.
1. Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical functions.
2. Ability to interact well with co-workers, supervisors, guests, vendors, contractors and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.
3. Strong customer service skills.
4. Good organizational skills.
5. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and deal with moderate levels of stress.
6. Ability to work on-call 24/7 as scheduled; work weekends and after hours as necessary due to emergency or business need.
Essential Job Functions:
Make Ready:
1. Check appliances to ensure they are in working order.
2. Inspect vacant apartments for damage to walls, doors, blinds, light and plumbing fixtures.
3. Change locks as required and provide management office with keys.
4. Determine amount of painting needed.
5. Complete Make Ready Checklist.
General:
1. Complete work orders in a prompt and efficient manner and submit to Lead Maintenance at the end of each day.
2. Inspect grounds as directed.
3. Assist with hazardous weather problems, fires, floods, freezes, etc.
4. Report all property and liability incidents at the property as soon as possible.
5. Be familiar with, understand and apply safety policies and procedures for the property.
6. Become familiar with equipment operation in a safe manner.
Physical Requirements:
1. Will need to be on feet (50% to 100%).
2. Will need to perform the following physical activities (50% to 100%).
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Example:
bend/stoop/squat/kneel
Perform routine painting/repair duties such picking up debris in make ready unit.
climb stairs
Routine duties require access to upper floor apartments and interior apartments with multiple levels. Will need to climb and work off a ladder.
Push, pull or lift
Move equipment, appliances, and open/close doors
wheelbarrows, dollies, buckets, etc.
reach above shoulders
Perform routine painting repairs, paint, stock, and remove equipment.
grasp/grip/turning and finger dexterity
Handle maintenance tools/equipment (hand or power), nails, measuring devices and open/close ladders, perform routine maintenance/repairs, use phone, 2-way radio.
3. Lifting/carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.)
Over 150 lbs.
Rare need (less than 1%)
Between 75 – 150 lbs.
Occasional need (1% to 33%)
Between 25 – 75 lbs.
Frequent need (33% to 50%)
Between 1 – 25 lbs.
Constant need (50% to 100%)
NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washers, dryers, air conditioning units, abandoned sofas, and refrigerators. Wear Personal Protective Gear such as provided back brace, when necessary.
Vision Requirements:
1. Constant need (50% to 100%) to observe maintenance problems throughout property.
2. Frequent need (33% to 50%) to observe areas needing attention/correction.
3. Frequent need (33% to 50%) to read cautionary labels, respond to written instructions from staff.
4. Frequent need (33% to 50%) to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach.
Speaking, Hearing and Written Requirements:
1. Constant requirement to receive instructions from residential management and office staff (33% to 66%) for the purpose of receiving information and or direction.
Driving Requirements:
1. Occasional need (1% to 33%).to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors.
2. “On-call” status requires travel to the property on short notice.
3. Must maintain valid driver’s license and car registration and maintain proper automobile insurance if driving a vehicle for business purposes.
4. Must maintain valid driver’s license if driving a golf cart at the property.
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Working Environment:
1. Constantly outdoors, in all weather conditions, often for extended periods of time (50% to100%).
2. Constantly indoors in all weather conditions that may make the environment uncomfortable (hot in summer, cold in winter). (50% to 100%)
3. Constant exposure to paint fumes, solvents adhesives, etc. (50% to 100%). Example – apartment during painting and/or immediately during or after turnover. Employee must wear Personal Protective Equipment (N-95 Mask), rubber gloves and eye protection, when necessary.
4. Constant need to work in awkward or confining positions (50% - 100%).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outdoor work

License/Certification:

• EPA Certification (Required)
• HVAC Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Plano, TX 75023: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person