Make Ready Technician

Make Ready Technician

Job Description

Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician is to assist the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the physical integrity of the property. This involves ensuring a safe, secure and comfortable 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 Maintenance Supervisor. In the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician will assume all maintenance responsibilities.
Essential Duties
The Maintenance Technician will conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures and all state and federal regulations (such as Lead Based Paint, ADA, Fair Housing, HAZCOM Program, OSHA, etc.).
Must be knowledgeable of all pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations.
Must be aware of the condition of the property at all times and take immediate steps to correct any unsafe condition.
Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor and the Property Manager. Inspect and maintain all tools in excellent condition.
Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs.
Perform work area clean-up and safety related duties.
Ensure that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
Diagnose and perform minor or routine maintenance or repair, as directed, involving the following on a daily basis:
Electrical and plumbing
A/C and heating systems
Appliances
Water irrigation systems
Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings
Tile, carpet, and flooring
Roofing, gutters, fasteners
Interior/exterior lights
Fireplaces, ceiling fans
Gas fixtures and appliances
Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors
Boiler, gas and electric
Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks
Security systems
Ceiling leaks
Walls
Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture
Inspect and help coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services. Assist make-ready staff as required to meet deadlines.
Report all major repairs and need requisitions to Maintenance Supervisor prior to any expenditure of funds.
Change locks, rekey locks and make keys.
Remove and transfer heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant. Assist in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc. to dumpster when necessary.
Any other requests made by the Maintenance Supervisor, Property Manager, Service Director, Regional Manager, or other company official as needed.
Knowledge/Experience Required of the Position
High level of proficiency in written, verbal, and arithmetic skills
Ability to plan and juggle multi task environment and lead Service team
Must possess solid knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. information as required by daily operation.
Education and Experience Required
Current Certifications in EPA, CPO
Minimum of 2 years experience in property management
High School Diploma required, College preferred
Ability to earn future designations as required by Industry standards, EPA regulations, OSHA requirements, etc.
Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Supervisory Controls

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
The Maintenance Technician plans and carries out the successive steps of regular duties and handles problems and deviations in the work assignment in accordance with objectives, policies, previous training, or company practices.

Physical Demands
The work is demanding. Typically, the associate will not sit to do the work. There may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of moderate items such as papers, boxes, event items, collateral, books, small parts; driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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