Now hiring Maintenance Lead The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times. This involves ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors and staff. It is the Lead Maintenance Technician's duty to anticipate, identify and correct any and all problems involving the property and to implement procedures that will prevent such problems. An effective program of maintenance is essential in order to:

• Maintain a safe environment
• Cultivate resident satisfaction
• Protect the investment of the apartment property owner

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc. Resident Service

• Performs maintenance tasks personally or delegates to assistants. Oversees and occasionally inspects work performed by assistants.
• Institutes and manages system for handling resident service requests. Corrects situations within 24 hours when possible.
• Schedules maintenance personnel in conjunction with manager so that maintenance is available for emergency purposes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Preventive Maintenance/Safety
• Conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings with entire staff; maintains and communicates HAZCOM standards. Keeps MSDS sheets current and readily accessible. Maintains thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing property storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants.
• Must be aware of the condition of physical property throughout the community and immediately correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
• Maintains accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests (received and completed/, expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work-in-progress, etc.
• Schedules and performs minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
• Indoctrinates and assists in development of all subordinate maintenance staff. Instills a "safety first" attitude not only with maintenance technicians but with all staff.
• Instructs staff on proper use and guidelines for wearing safety items. 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
• Ensures that all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Reports all major repairs and requisitions to the 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.
• Maintains adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials to handle most common repairs and situations.
• Identifies all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts and prepares maps indicating the same.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by manager or property supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Position requires at least 3 years of experience in property maintenance or equivalent field.

Job Type:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00

• $30.

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