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Maintenance Assistant

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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$36,176 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Now hiring Assistant Maintenance The Assistant Maintenance Technician is to assist the senior maintenance technician in maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The Assistant Maintenance Technician will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the senior maintenance technician. In the absence of the senior maintenance technician, the Assistant Maintenance Technician will assume all maintenance responsibilities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc. Preventive Maintenance/Safety
  • Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and freon.
  • Must be aware of the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately initiates action to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
  • Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by senior maintenance technician and manager. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
  • Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
  • Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
  • Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use. General
  • Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance or repair involving the following on a daily basis.
  • Electrical and plumbing (including water lines)
  • A/C and heating systems
  • Appliances (when applicable)
  • Water irrigation systems
  • Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings
  • Tile, carpet, flooring
  • Roofing, gutters, fasteners
  • Interior/exterior lights
  • Fireplaces, ceiling fans
  • Gas features and appliances (where applicable)
  • Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors
  • Boiler, gas and electric
  • Door locks, PO boxes and locks
  • Security systems (where applicable)
  • Ceiling leaks
  • Walls
  • Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture
  • Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services. Assists make-ready staff as required to meet deadlines.
  • Reports all major repairs and need requisitions to senior maintenance technician and manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
  • Changes locks and makes keys.
  • Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa/ as circumstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to the dumpster when necessary.
  • Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform senior maintenance technician of shortages.
  • Performs any additional duties assigned by senior maintenance technician and manager
QUALIFICATIONS
Position requires at least 1 years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent field.
Job Type:
Full-time Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00
  • $25.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance
Experience:
Apartment Make-Ready:
2 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person