Make Ready-Maintenance Technician

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• Property / Office Name : Grand Oaks
• Reports to : Community Manager
• Supervises : None
• Compensation : Non-exempt / salary, eligible for overtime.
• Qualifications
• Education :
• For safety and productivity reasons, the position requires the ability to read and write English.
• Experience :
• Minimum of one to two years of related experience. Specific communities may require additional experience due to size, renovation status, capital projects, and other differentiating work load.
• Skills :
• Must be able to diagnose problems with and repair the following : major appliances, basic to intermediate plumbing, basic to intermediate electrical (when no license is required), sheetrock, general carpentry , pest control (if required by property), roofs and gutters, wallpaper / painting, irrigation maintenance and repairs, landscaping, fountain maintenance and repairs, foundation / sidewalk repairs, ice / snow removal. In addition, the position requires the following skills : ability to work well with residents, staff and vendors, good verbal communication skills, strong customer service representation, ability and access to drive a car and basic computer skills.
• Physical Requirements :
• 90 to 95 percent of time worked will be spent performing hands-on repairs and maintenance work. The remaining time will be spent supervising associates and outside contractors in the absence of the Service Manager. This position requires the ability to transport or move up to 50 pounds for variable distances; mobility and flexibility to use ladders and access work in confined spaces or at heights in excess of eight to nine feet; the ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and the ability to personally perform general maintenance repair tasks without endangering themselves, residents or fellow associates.
• Licenses :
• Valid driver’s license; current automobile insurance; other licenses and certifications as required.
• Training :
• See licenses required above. Additional training as required.
• Attendance :
• Position requires ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year. Due to property staffing limitations, it is extremely critical that individuals process the ability to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and overtime hours when requested. Position requires the ability to serve on-call, as scheduled or as necessary.
• Equipment :
• Position requires associates to furnish their own vehicle to transport tools and supplies around the property as well as other locations necessary to fulfill their job duties. Employees must be able to drive the vehicle without jeopardizing the safety of residents and fellow associates. Associate is required to be able to use general maintenance equipment including, but not limited to : hand tools, ladders, refrigerant, recovery units, vacuum pumps, landscaping equipment, shampooers, blowers, sandblaster, pool chemicals, required safety equipment and additional equipment as needed. Position requires associate to wear company maintenance uniform apparel and safety equipment as required.
• Essential Job Functions
• Technical Skills :
• Assist Lead Service Manager with maintaining the physical condition of the property according to company operating and safety standards.
• Completion of service requests and property repairs, prioritizing requests.
• Assist Lead Service Manager in completing all vacant apartment turns in a timely manner, performing work as required, quality control over vendors work and reviewing each apartment at completion.
• Assist Lead Service Manager in maintaining hazard communications program and teach and promote safe workplace practices.
• Attend training programs to maintain and develop personal skill level.
• Attend and participate in technical training programs to maintain personal skill level.
• Teach and promote safe work practices.
• Personnel Management :
• Assist with recruiting and hiring quality staff, recommending promotions and terminations as necessary.
• Communicate well with coworkers and delegate duties professionally and effectively to maintenance staff as necessary.
• Follow company’s personnel management policies and procedures.
• Assist Lead Service Manager with ensuring staff is motivated and functions as an effective team.
• Assist Lead Service Manager with developing staff.
• Quality Control :
• Complete work orders in a timely manner in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure highest levels of curb appeal at all times.
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean maintenance area.
• Assist Service Manager in maintaining an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Daily inspections of buildings, lighting and grounds to minimize property liability concerns.
• Ensure maintenance staff has the highest level of customer service.
• Additional Duties :
• Assist Lead Service Manager with personnel management, budgeting, reforecasting and additional duties as needed.
• Work with office team to resolve resident concerns and complaints.
• All other duties as assigned by Community Manager.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits :

• Paid time off

Experience :

• Maintenance : 2 years (Required)

License / Certification :

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location : In person