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Maintenance Technician
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What they do
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.
$45,991 / year median in South Carolina
+17% projected growth
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct all business in accordance with Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, all other Federal and State laws, and the company's policies and procedures. Responsibilities To perform building upkeep and repairs, building maintenance worker's duties and responsibilities often include: Maintaining records of any work and inspections done on-premises Performing inventory on repair supplies Keeping repair tools and supplies clean and organized Setting up repair appointments with mechanics or electricians when needed Making and installing new furniture or equipment Ensuring all safety systems are functioning properly, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Conducting routine maintenance on equipment landscaping Performing general maintenance tasks for the units, such as window washing, carpentry, flooring repair, painting and more Responding to and completing tenant maintenance requests. Skills To be an effective building maintenance worker, you should possess several soft and hard skills, including: Communication skills: Maintenance workers often interact with tenants, customers and supervisors, so they need to be able to communicate in a way that is both clear and friendly.Time management skills:
In many cases, a building maintenance worker has to manage daily tasks and long-term projects. To do this effectively, they need to be able to prioritize tasks, create schedules and develop timelines for completing the work and organizing their time.Diagnostic skills:
Problem-solving and critical thinking are key in this line of work because maintenance technicians regularly have to diagnose issues and develop effective solutions.Physical strength:
This job can be physically demanding, requiring workers to adjust heavy equipment, squeeze through tight spaces, climb tall ladders and carry heavy objects.Technical skills:
Regardless of whether they decide to specialize in a trade, maintenance workers need a basic understanding of electric systems, painting, carpentry and plumbing.Mechanical skills:
This job necessitates expertise in a variety of systems, equipment and tools to effectively complete some of the more complex projects. Requirements- Proven experience as assistant director or other similar position
- Experience using hand and electrical tools
- Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
- Very good communication and interpersonal skills
- Physical stamina and dexterity
- High school diploma or equivalent