PartTime Maintenance Technician

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I

Part-Time position - 24 hours per week

Location:

Marion Commons - Lake City, SC

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for helping with general maintenance repairs, apartment make-readies, preventive maintenance and construction or rehabilitation projects for an apartment community. Responsible for helping maintain an adequate inventory of supplies for repairs and monthly maintenance budget monitoring. This position could present the option to be promoted to Maintenance Technician II. The Maintenance Technician I position must be flexible and able to work varied schedule, including weekends, on-call and some holidays as required.

• Under direction of the Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor, performs maintenance activities for apartment community along with other maintenance staff.
• Works with the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager (i.e., walking apartments, move-in/move-out reports, etc.).
• Report apartments that are ready to show to the Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor
• Complete weekly/daily maintenance employee assignments in tandem with Community Manager and maintenance supervisor
• Assist in maintaining the exterior grounds and curb appeal
• Performs maintenance repairs related to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pools, appliances drywall
• Identify, correct and report hazardous community conditions.
• Coordinate and respond to resident/management requests and Service Request for occupied apartments.
• Determine with Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor, requests or emergencies that should be top priority.
• Prepare vacant apartments for move-in.
• Walk all vacant units to determine make-ready needs. Coordinate effort with Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensure all trash from apartments are cleaned out before, during and after make-ready activity.
• Walk property daily to look for needed maintenance and liability hazards and report to Community Manager.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and apartments per NHE’s schedule.
• Work with Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor to determine supplies and equipment needs.
• Must get approval from Community Manager prior to placing orders
• Attendance is an essential job function.
• May be requested to assist in other communities.
• Assist with hazardous weather problems, fires, floods, freezes, etc.
• Attends and participates in industry and NHE’s training programs as required.
• Responsible for vendor monitoring and quality control
• Performs the tasks of subordinate associates as needed
• Perform any and all other duties as requested or assigned by your supervisor / manager.
• This job description does not list all functions and tasks. Job functions may be added, deleted, or modified at any time by the NHE management team.

Specific Skills/Equipment

• Computer
• Propane torch (Plumbing)
• Steam clean/shampoo machine
• Key machine
• Sewer machine
• Sink machine
• Leak detector
• Pressure Washer
• Volt meter
• Manifold gauges
• Paint Sprayer
• Air conditioners
• Appliances
• Water heaters
• Welding torches (A/C)
• Hand tools

Must be able to perform all facets of apartment make-ready.

On a regular basis must use independent judgment (following prescribed procedures) to determine actions to be taken, priorities, emergencies, etc.

Must be able to deal with moderate to high levels of stress due to meeting deadlines, reprioritizing activities and supervising employees.

Will interact regularly with residents, vendors, contractors, supervisors, employees and coworkers and therefore, must have excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize duties and responsibilities.

Attention to detail.

Must have the ability to work with little direction maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Be a team player and have an excellent work ethic.

This position has no supervisory requirements.

Prior apartment maintenance experience is preferred but not required.

Must be able to perform basic troubleshooting on HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, electronic systems, all major appliances, pool and spa equipment and other systems on community (gates, phone…