Maintenance Technician (Floating)

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician partners with the Property Manager, Senior Maintenance Technician, and/or Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring residents, visitors, and staff a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician will conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state, and federal laws, e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.

Preventive Maintenance/Safety

• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA, OSHA regulations governing property storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and Freon.

• Constantly 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, and broken/burned-out exterior lights.

• Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment.

• Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer cleanouts.

• Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties.

• Ensures that all shop and storage areas remain clean, organized, safe, and locked when not used.

• Ensures that any assigned company vehicle is clean, organized, safe, and locked when not in use.

General

Diagnoses and performs minor and routine maintenance/repair, as directed, involving the following daily:

• Electrical and plumbing (including water lines)

• A/C and heating systems, gas and electric

• Appliances

• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings

• Tile, carpet, flooring

• Interior/exterior lights

• Ceiling fans

• Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks, change locks, rekey, and make keys

• Controlled access systems (where applicable)

• Ceiling leaks

• Walls

• Pool areas, tile, Jacuzzi, pool furniture

• Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services. Assists make-ready staff as required to meet deadlines.

• Reports all needed major repairs and requisitions for supplies to Property Manager, Senior Maintenance Technician, and/or Maintenance Supervisor prior to any expenditure of funds with an awareness of working within the property budget.

• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment to/from storage areas to/from apartments as circumstances warrant.

• Be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies; weekly inform Property Manager, Senior Maintenance Technician, and/or Maintenance Supervisor of shortages.

• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels, power washes and picks up trash and pet waste as circumstances warrant.

• Performs any additional duties assigned by Property Manager, Senior Maintenance Technician, and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Position requires basic knowledge of maintenance or equivalent field.

• Position requires a minimum of two years of maintenance or equivalent experience.

• NAA Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician preferred.

• Position requires the ability to pass a motor vehicle check and be insurable through our provider.

• Willing and able to work evenings and weekends.

Equipment Requirements

Required to wear a back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.

Equipment/Machinery/Tools

An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:

• Hand Tools: Various wrenches, hammers, grips, saws, sledgehammers, snips, posthole diggers, etc.

• Power Tools: Wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc.

• User-Moved Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, and double ladders.

• Mechanical Equipment: Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc.

• Measuring Devices: Tape measure, calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, gauges, etc.

Maintenance Associates are expected to have the required tools as outlined in the "Required Tools List" at the end of this document.

Physical Requirements

Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:

• Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel - Perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and needed equipment.

• Climb Stairs - Service requests, make-ready needs for 2nd floor apartments.

• Push or Pull - Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.

• Reach Above Shoulder - Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, parts, etc.

• Climb Ladders - Perform routine maintenance/repairs.

• Grasp/Grip/Turning - Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.

• Finger Dexterity - Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.

• Writing - Inventory maintenance, requisition requests, required maintenance reports.

• Lifting/carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.): Over 150 lbs. - rare need (less than 1% of the time) o 75 - 150 lbs. - Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time) o 25 - 75 lbs. - Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) o 1 - 25 lbs. - Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)

NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of the heaviest items lifted include washers/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.

Vision Requirements

Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to document maintenance and complete forms, review manuals and operating instructions, read cautionary labels, and respond to written instructions from staff and residents.

Constant need to see small detail when performing routine maintenance duties.

Frequent need (33% to 60% of the time) to see things clearly beyond arm's reach (oversee assistants, observe problems throughout the property).

Hearing Requirements

Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate with assistants, office staff, vendors, and residents. Must use listening skills to diagnose needed repairs, etc.

Speaking Requirements

Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate verbally with assistants, office staff, vendors, and residents.

Driving/Traveling Requirements

Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to utilize company and/or 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. Pickups and deliveries to the corporate office.

Must have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.

Working Environment

Indoors (66% to 100% of the time). Frequently outdoors (33% to 66% of the time), all conditions, often for extended periods.

Occasional exposure (1% to 33% of time) to paint fumes, solvents, adhesives, etc. Example: Apartments during/after make-ready.

Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions.

Reasoning Development

Must be able to apply principles of critical and 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.

Work Hours

40-45 hours per week. Weekends and evenings as circumstances warrant; on-call on a rotating basis for on-call and emergencies.

UDC Maintenance Required Tools List

Required at hire date:

• Claw Hammer

• Tape Measure 20'

• Utility Knife

• 5 in 1 Painters Tool

• Screwdrivers (Phillips, Flat)

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Regular Pliers

• Crescent Wrench

• Nut Driver Set

• Wire Cutters

• Wire Strippers

• Flashlight

• Putty Knife 1"

• Mud Knife 5"

• Chisel set ½" -1"

• Allen Wrenches

• Level

Required after 90 days:

• Cordless Drill

• Small Step Ladder

Required after 120 days:

• Circular saw

• Reciprocating saw

Recommended Tools:

• HVAC Gauges

• Miter Saw

• Palm Sander

• Finish Nailer

• Compressor

• Socket Set

• Pipe Wrench

• Pex Tool Set

• Shop Vac 2-5 Gal