Make- Technician| Houston

Description

We are looking for a Bilingual Make-Ready Technician for one of our Communities in Houston. What's AWESOME about Ashford Communities...

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The Maintenance Technician will be responsible, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, for the overall day-to-day maintenance for the interior and exterior of their Ashford Community. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of the community in all areas related to the maintenance operations. Additionally, they must ensure the proper operation of all appliances, heating and cooling units, and light fixtures.

It is their responsibility to anticipate, identify and correct any and all problems involving the community and to implement processes and procedures that will prevent such issues. Daily responsibilities may include running work orders (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.), appliance repairs, assisting with unit make ready for future move‑ins, pool maintenance/upkeep, and exterior maintenance. In addition, maintenance technicians often must respond to after‑hour emergencies.

Therefore, being on‑call is part of the job responsibilities.

• Complete make‑ready process of vacant apartments as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform adequate level of carpentry work including the repair of porches (stairs, decking, joisting, handrails, trim), walls, windows, siding, doors and other carpentry work.
• Inspect building facilities to identify building maintenance needs; complete inspection and preventative maintenance reports, recommend, prioritize, and perform corrective maintenance as required.
• Install, maintain and repair a variety of floor covering such as carpeting, tile, linoleum and wood; experience with fabrication and installation of laminate countertops; experience performing repair of roof coverings such as composition, rolled, and shingle.
• Read and interpret sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.

• Responsible for the completion of all assigned maintenance service requests in a timely manner.
• Operate, maintain and repair a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, generators, pressure washers, landscape equipment; and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and other general maintenance.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on buildings.
• Coordinate with special projects team as directed by Maintenance Supervisor or Director.
• Assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors as directed.
• Responsible for 24‑hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled and carry a pager/cell phone as required for on‑call maintenance.
• Monitor and maintain all building systems as assigned.

• Assist with community grounds work as directed by Maintenance Supervisor which may include picking up trash, sweeping curb and dumpster areas and maintaining landscaping beds and other areas.
• Assure safety standards are upheld and follow all company, local, city, state and federal guidelines.
• Assist with “trash‑out” of vacant apartments as needed.

• Maintain inventory for cost effective operations.
• Responsible for alerting the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that has taken place or that may occur.
• Ensure compliance of all work‑related activities in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and team members.

Qualifications and

Education Requirements:

Minimum required education and skills:

• 1‑2+ years of experience in related fields of construction or maintenance/repair and/or training.
• Entry level of skill in the following areas: electrical, plumbing,…