Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Maintains the general appearance and curb appeal of the property. Some light operational maintenance may be necessary.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete routine preventative maintenance on building systems.
• Complete corrective maintenance in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, carpentry, and other general maintenance.
• Coordinate and assist outside vendors working on building and/or equipment issues.
• Provide emergency response to all building equipment and systems.
• Involvement in completing special projects from time to time.
• Ensure property is meeting daily expectations, as dictated by company standards.
• Property and grounds walks expected regularly to ensure compliance, appearance, and safety standards are being met.
• Monitor equipment and processes to maintain quality and safety.
• Aid with new equipment installations and modifications.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Observes machinery or mechanical equipment in operation and locates causes of trouble.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Dismantles equipment to repairs or replace defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts on machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Submits purchase order requests for parts, materials, and equipment.
• Responsible for exterminating, snow removal, landscaping, and janitorial services, and inspects and approves the billing of services.
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of facilities related items
• Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with other internal departments.
• Reviews technical articles, catalogs, and manuals to select or recommend improvements in maintenance operations.
• Must have the ability to work weekends when necessary and be on-call as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
• Other duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENT

• This position will work both inside and outside during each season and varying environmental conditions – which can include rain, snow, sleet, heat, humidity, and other varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Use hands and arms for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to carefully handle containers of cleaning solutions/chemicals as directed.
• Perform various tasks requiring actions of muscle groups to walk, scoop, bend, lift and to carry objects.
• Walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• See objects closely and read directions, instructions, chemical warnings, etc.
• Ability to answer phone and communicate with others, both verbally and with written instructions.
• Climb ladders, work in warm environments, operate power tools such as drills, sanders, saws, snow blowers, lawn equipment, or other mechanical equipment daily.
• Ability to withstand airborne particles, fumes, noise, and odors.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrates the ability to solve problems and make timely decisions.
• Ability to take direction and follow through multi-step task steps/procedures consistently.
• Is a clear and effective communicator.
• Innovative, organized and detail oriented.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and results driven.
• General maintenance aptitude.
• Warm, friendly, and service oriented.
• Extremely flexible with the ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excel in a fast paced, results oriented, and dynamic environment; flexible and can respond quickly and effectively to business issues.
• Superior written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
• Customer service driven.
• Team player.

CRITICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years or related experience in technician field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent, technical-level education strongly preferred.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Basic electrical circuits knowledge.
• Willing to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to learn property management software applications.
• Reliable personal transportation and the ability to travel between sites.
• Excellent follow up and follow through skills; solid organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work as a team member.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Time management, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Must pass background check and drug testing.

PREFERRED

• Troubleshooting and repairing basic electrical systems
• Electrical
• Trade school diploma in electronic and mechanical disciplines in packaging
• HVAC
• Compressor maintenance
• Forklift Certification
• Experience with ISO Procedures
• Respirator Trained

We are an equal opportunity employer.