Lead Maintenance Technician

Qualifications:

Four years education and/or experience in maintenance, preferably residential property management. Possesses a solid understanding of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical mechanical, and code compliance.

• Possesses a basic understanding of safety and fire codes.
• Ability to motivate oneself and work independently
• Organizational skills
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions and act in the resident s best interest.
• Maintains confidentiality
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English.
• Boilers license preferred.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

. Functions as the Lead Maintenance for campus. Provide clear and consistent direction to maintenance staff Assist in maintaining all mechanical equipment, emergency systems, building fixtures and groundwork as needed. Provide annual training of all systems for maintenance staff Provide daily updates to Director of Maintenance Provide quality control of existing staff to insure consistency within the Department Orders/maintains inventory of maintenance supplies Interacts positively with all team members in maintaining census by immediately completing apartment turns Maintain the grounds; trash, sweep, dumpster areas, snowplow, etc. Maintain the HVAC system to ensure proper air quality and comfortable temperatures throughout the campus. Test and schedule inspections on the fire protection systems as required by code. Test the resident security systems as required. Maintain the lighting systems, both interior and exterior at peak performance Maintain the plumbing system which includes monitoring and adjusting the resident accessible domestic hot water system to ensure code compliance. Perform preventive maintenance task as outlined on the PM report. Assist the Dir. Of Mtc. with his/her duties, and act accordingly in their absence. Incorporate A.C.T. (Accountability, Compassion, and Teamwork) into your daily routine and use A.C.T. as your guide in all interactions related to tenants, guests & staff. Physical Requirements (based on essential responsibilities) Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Use hands and arms for simple grasping, pushing and pulling to sweep, mop, use containers of cleaning solution/chemicals, etc. Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift, and to carry objects Walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time Speak clearly and make self understood in face-to-face interactions See objects closely to read directions, instructions, chemical warnings, etc. Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, communicate with others, etc. Climb ladders, to work in warm areas, operate drills, sanders, saws, snow blowers, tractors and other mechanical equipment on a daily basis.

Environment:

The position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions including temperature changes and outside weather conditions.

Working Hours:

Full time, 40 hours per week, Shifts are generally assigned daytime hours, but the employee must have the ability to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, evenings and/or overnights.