Maintenance - Hardin Crest

Maintenance Position

The Maintenance position is responsible for maintaining all areas of the property and its surroundings in a professional manner and in good working order; completing work orders as requested by residents through the Housing Manager; troubleshooting all appliances throughout the property and resident units; coordinating with the office staff to prepare units for new residents.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Participates in special activities as required (i.e., safety committee; mentoring / orientation / new hires; etc)
• Maintains an attractive community by cleaning sidewalks and entrance, sweeping, trash pick-up and removal, cleaning parking lot and leaf removal; inspects driveways and sidewalks for repair; mows and edges lawns; maintains tree, shrub and planting care; removes snow on parking lot and sidewalks; maintains sprinkling system (if applicable); fertilizes as needed
• Completes on a regular basis in order to maintain the appearance of the building, including :
• Entrance Vestibule Daily inspection and frequently cleaning by vacuuming carpet, mopping tile, cleaning mats, cleaning glass, dusting, and wiping walls as necessary
• Lobby General cleaning of walls and floors, as well as light fixtures, emptying trash receptacles, dust furniture and vacuum floors
• Hallways Vacuums carpets, removes carpet stains as necessary, wipes / dusts handrails, wipes walls and doors to remove smudges as necessary, dusts picture frames, light fixtures and door frames, cleans all glass
• Laundry Rooms Cleans lint screens in dryers daily, removes trash, clears sink drain, mops / waxes floor as necessary, dusts all areas and window sills as needed
• Elevators (where applicable) Cleans doors inside and out, removes carpet stains as necessary, ensures elevator tracks are free of dirt and dust
• Trash Rooms Inspects and cleans trash room / area daily, deodorizes and disinfects trash chutes / area, removes the trash to outside dumpster for scheduled trash removal
• Stairwells (where applicable) Dusts railing, cleans light fixtures and mops floor landings
• Public Restrooms Inspects public restroom(s) daily, empties the trash containers, and cleans the toilet, sink, mirror and floors once per week or as needed
• Social Rooms Inspects and removes trash, vacuums floors, cleans windows, cleans light fixtures, dusts furniture and any bookshelves
• Office and Reception Area Daily cleaning to maintain professional appearance
• Floor Maintenance Strips and waxes floor as needed, and under the direction of the Manager and in cooperation with Housekeeping staff
• Apartment Reconditioning Cleans and refurbishes newly vacated units, including the following :
• Maintenance Checks the vacant unit for miscellaneous maintenance such as plumbing and electrical problems, checks for needed carpet / floor tile replacement, reports these items to the Manager for decision to replace or repair
• Prepares Vacant Unit for Painting Removes fixtures, switches and receptacle covers, patches any holes in the drywall, covers appliances and protects carpet from paint splatters
• Paints the apartment utilizing basic paint brushes and rollers
• Thoroughly cleans the apartment
• Annual Apartment Inspections Works with the manager to inspect all units annually and performs needed maintenance work as soon as possible
• Emergency Procedures Upholds emergency maintenance procedures, including immediately responding major problems / failures in the building, ensuring the safety of residents and staff, and coordinating with local authorities as necessary
• Miscellaneous Completes miscellaneous work orders as issued by the Housing Manager, including the following : Replaces light bulbs; Maintains water heaters; Manage HVAC units in apartments; Troubleshoots for all appliances (e.g., refrigerator, oven, washers, dryers, etc); Unclogs / repairs toilets; Unclogs garbage disposals; Minor plumbing repairs and installation; Minor electrical repairs and installation; Checks fire extinguishers; Carpet repair / cleaning; Install CST (emergency communication) units; Other duties as assigned by Housing Manager
• Coordinates with outside vendors / contractors for large or advanced maintenance projects
• On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency situations
• Coordinates with Manager to set and uphold annual maintenance budget
• May assist with training other Maintenance staff, under the direction of the Housing Manager and Regional Manager
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)

Skills & Abilities

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.