Maintenance Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from supervisor.

Assists in communication with residents, if necessary, regarding work tickets or needed repairs.

Prepare apartments for change in occupancy, which may include painting, cleaning, and delivering appliances.

Cleans internal areas of the community, including dusting, sweeping, and mopping of the clubhouse, offices, model apartments, and amenities.

Maintains grounds by picking up trash and cleaning common areas.

Empties trash cans and consolidates trash for weekly pickup.

Must possess basic knowledge of hand tools.

Operate snow removal equipment and shovel snow to maintain parking lots and sidewalks.

Assists other departments with moving furniture, appliances, and unloading and storing appliances.

Light electrical (replacing light bulbs and sockets).

Conduct general upkeep procedures (e.g. landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry, etc.).

After-hours on-call availability, overtime, and weekend availability.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

HVAC experience is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or three to six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer skills required: Microsoft Word & Excel, Outlook

Other skills required: Carpentry, appliance repair, plumbing experience, minor electrical experience, knowledge of painting, sheetrock repair, etc.

COMPETENCIES:

Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Continually required to stand

Continually required to walk

Occasionally required to sit

Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

Frequently required to climb, balance

Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl

Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)

Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts

Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: A valid and Clean Driver's license is required to drive company trucks and/or golf carts.