Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE : Maintenance Technician

JOB NUMBER FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT DIVISION : Vesta Realty

GROUP : Residential Property Management

REPORTS TO : Maintenance Supervisor / Property Manager

JOB SUMMARY, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, JOB REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY

Responsible for helping to maintain the entire property in an attractive, comfortable condition.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in trash pickup on the property.

Assists in all types of maintenance, when necessary and as requested.

Assists in completing the turnovers / make-readies of vacant units, as requested.

On-call in accordance with scheduling to handle maintenance emergencies from residents and property emergencies

Assists with resident functions, as requested.

Complete all duties regarding make-ready / vacant units.

Service appliances, as requested.

Services general plumbing and basic electrical needs of the property to include replacing / fixing toilets, light switches, garbage disposals, ceiling fans, etc.

Rekey locks, as requested.

Assists in maintaining inventory of tools, equipment and supplies.

Replace burned out light bulbs, broken globes, etc. in units and throughout the exterior of the property, as needed.

Performs corrective maintenance and satisfied residents’ needs following company procedures when performing service requests.

Observes condition of apartment and reports any unusual circumstances (size / number of pets, unauthorized occupants, illegal activity, etc.)

Observes condition of property in general and reports any unusual circumstances.

Makes regular inspection of the grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances and major equipment, as directed.

Should be familiar with the location of power, water and gas turnoff valves, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants on the property.

Enters occupied apartments to perform necessary repairs.

Cleans up thoroughly after performing work.

Notifies Maintenance Supervisor and / or Property Manager, as directed, regarding any supplies necessary to complete service requests.

Performs pool and spa maintenance, as directed.

Follows company procedures regarding safety and emergencies.

Attends employee meetings and training seminars, as requested.

Wears company uniform and badge during work hours.

REPORTING

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager on a regular basis, as directed.

Maintains good relationships with other staff members, working with the Leasing Office and under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Maintains good rapport with outside contract vendors working on the property.

Maintains good rapport with current and prospective residents.

REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent.

Above average written and oral communications skills.

Ability to communicate effectively in the predominant business language, English.

Reliable transportation.

Valid Driver’s License.

Provides / uses own tools.

Always uses good safety habits.

Neat, clean appearance.

Compatible with a wide range of people.

Needs to be thorough, reliable, responsible, honest, organized, flexible and service-oriented.

Possesses basic knowledge of the following :

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Painting procedures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 20-50 lbs and constantly moving furniture, appliances and heavy machinery correctly and safely.

Frequent climbing ascending / descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc. in addition to using feet, legs, hands and / or arms.

Body agility is important.

Ability to maintain equilibrium is also important to prevent falling from high places or when walking, standing or crouching.

Stooping downward and forward by bending legs and spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Frequent kneeling and bending legs at the knees to come to rest on one or both knees.

Frequent crouching downward and forward by bending legs and back / spine.

Frequent reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

Frequent handling of various sizes and weights of items. Needs the ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with one or both hands.

Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hands, such as to turn a switch or replace a light bulb.

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