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David S. Brown Enterprises, Ltd.
Maintenance Technician
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A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$48,040 / year median in Maryland
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary To work in accordance with established procedures and/or specific instruction from Service Supervisor. Responsible for the completion of non-technical routine resident service related work, preparation of turnover units, and maintenance projects. Performs work in the areas of general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Responsible for maintaining company equipment, inventory, vehicles, and workshop. Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Completes routine service requests to assure the highest quality customer service satisfaction. Returns completed work order slips, noting supplies and materials used, time to complete the call, and the date of completion Prepares turnover units for occupancy, according to management schedule. Completes and returns turnover checklist Completes on-call emergency service requests, according to established emergency list. On-call sequence is determined by individual property. Must know location of emergency system controls Maintains adequate inventory levels Reports any maintenance problems to the supervisor Participates in ongoing community maintenance and improvement plans If assigned a vehicle, maintains logs on that vehicle. Responsible for proper maintenance of that vehicle and any other equipment assigned If a vehicle is not assigned, must have reliable transportation Performs general maintenance on interior and exterior of buildings and common areas Must know community building names, geographic layout of property, and placement of water main lines, water cutoffs, and sewage clean outs Informs supervisor of additional maintenance work that needs to be done to improve/maintain property Takes rotating "on-call" responsibility Assists in training other members of the Service Team when necessary Assists in creating and maintaining an inventory and supply listing (this information should be reviewed on a regular basis with the Property Manager) Assists in creating and maintaining a product inventory notebook identifying the different products used in the apartment homes. In addition, this notebook should include warranty information Assists in completing move-out inspections when necessary Performs miscellaneous service duties. Helps in maintaining shop cleanliness Completes service requests and functions related to preparing the apartment home for occupancy. This includes, but is not limited to preparing, painting, cleaning, and carpet shampooing Completes as deemed appropriate by the Property Manager and Service Manager, service requests and preventative maintenance services for residents and property Participates in the on-call scheduling for the on-site Service Team Performs snow and ice removal from parking lots and sidewalks Mold awareness Attends training seminars, trade conventions and meetings deemed necessary and beneficial Reports maintenance progress to Property Manager on a regular basis Obtains and implements all necessary information to comply with local and federal laws (including employment information, OSHA information, Fair Housing, etc.) Assists the Service Manager in coordinating all on-site maintenance Service Team's functions Completes service requests and preventative maintenance services for residents and property Performs all other duties at the request of the Service Supervisor Flexibility in work schedule as determined by regional management may be required periodically to insure adequate staffing Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. It is important to be able to handle multiple tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong commitment to company goals and values Perform the tasks assigned in an orderly and timely manner Friendly and positive attitude Must have ability to use shop mathematics, interpret complicated drawings or follow detailed and complex specifications; may need to use several precision measuring instruments, operate general purpose machines, or know assembly of one or more classes of machines or machinery Possess and continually improve the technical skills necessary to perform assigned maintenance Be committed to the success of each associate as a member of the team Customer-centered General knowledge of all aspects of maintenance repair and service