Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Portland, TX Salary Range:
Undisclosed

The purpose of this job description is to communicate responsibilities and duties associated with the position of MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed.

Every person is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives.

It is imperative that you review these duties, skills and physical requirements closely and that you understand by signing the Job Description Acknowledgement, you are verifying that you can perform all the duties, have the skills and possess the physical abilities that are necessary to perform the job as described.

The MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN is to assist the Service Manager in maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves insuring a clean and well maintained living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the Service Manager. In the absence of the Service Manager, the MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN will assume all maintenance responsibilities.

The MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN will contact a person of authority should any situation warrant an action or decision not included in his or her duties and responsibilities.

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

• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws, EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants.
• Constantly be aware of the conditions of the physical property throughout the community and immediately initiates actions to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
• Schedules and performs minor routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis as directed by Service Manager. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.

• Diagnoses and performs on a daily basis minor routine maintenance/repair involving the following:

Electrical and Plumbing Gas fixtures (where applicable)

A/C and heating systems Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, siding, glass doors

Appliances Boiler, gas and electric

Water irrigation systems Door locks, mailboxes and locks

Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings Controlled access systems

Tile, carpet and flooring Ceiling leaks

Roofing, gutters and fasteners Walls

Interior/exterior lights Pool areas, tile, spa, pool furniture

• Completes work orders within 24 hours when possible.
• 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 requisitions to Service Manager.
• Changes locks and make ready keys.
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to/or from apartment as circumstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliance, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
• Be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and maintenance materials; weekly inform the Service Manager of shortages.
• Be aware of all utility meter shut - offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer clean outs.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Ensures that storage areas are 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 the Service Manager, Community Manager or Property Supervisor.

Position requires at least 2 years’ experience in property management or equivalent field. Must possess HVAC certification.

40 hours per week. Weekends and holidays as circumstances warrant; on-call on a rotating basis and for emergencies. Overtime must be approved by your supervisor prior to working over 40 hours…