Maintenance Technician

North Palm Beach, FL, USA

The maintenance position, under limited supervision, performs routine maintenance tasks. Performs preventative maintenance and repair of all mechanical systems and equipment of the building interior and exterior under the supervision of the Chief Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor.

• Contacts and schedules vendors and contractors for necessary building repairs and emergencies that are outside the scope of routine maintenance.
• Maintains a schedule of when maintenance has been performed and when next service is due.
• Works in a safe manner and recognizes unsafe situations. Takes appropriate action to ensure safety of themselves and others in building.
• Maintains an operating environment to achieve a satisfactory level of Resident’s service.
• Adheres to the preventative maintenance program for the Community.
• Performs minor maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, AC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs through daily work orders as long as a permit is not required to conduct the job.
• Completes all required forms and work orders using KWPMC work order system.
• Performs casual labor, such as lifting/moving heavy items as directed by Chief Maintenance Engineer/Property Manager following appropriate safety procedures.
• Routinely inspects building mechanical systems/equipment to ensure proper performance and maintenance.
• Monitors and adjusts controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, boilers, etc.
• Routinely inspects common areas to ensure they are maintained clean and in an aesthetically appealing condition.
• Reports all problems, including items that may not be in the list of responsibilities, to the CE or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Observes all State, Federal, and Company safety standards/precautions while performing tasks in order to maintain a safe work environment.
• Properly utilizes new equipment and follows safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Assists in maintaining records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

The employee is required to walk throughout the majority of their shift. The position requires the employee to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. The employee may need to climb stairs, climb ladders, work at heights above ground, and detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms.

Noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud on occasion.

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Days and hours of work will be set by the property and will coincide with the hours of the association. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the property.

• HVAC certifications preferred but not required.
• Minimum two (2) years general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy-work.
• Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner (within 30 minutes). May be called on after hours for emergencies. Will be required to tend to the emergency at the property if called upon in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Additional trade experience and certifications may be required at some locations.

Employee reports directly to the Chief Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor of the community. If there is no Chief Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor at the site, then the employee will report to the Property Manager.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.