Make Ready/General Maintenance Job Description
Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
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Responsible for helping to maintain the entire property in an attractive, comfortable condition.
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Assists in trash pickup on the property.
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Assists in all types of maintenance, when necessary and as requested.
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Assists in completing the turnovers/make-readies of vacant units, as requested.
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On-call in accordance with scheduling to handle maintenance emergencies from residents and property emergencies
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Assists with resident functions, as requested.
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Reports to MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR and PROPERTY MANAGER on a regular basis, as directed.
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Maintains a good relationship with other staff members, working with the Leasing Office and under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
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Maintains a good rapport with outside contract vendors working on the property.
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Service appliances, as requested.
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Services general plumbing and basic electrical needs of the property to include replacing/fixing toilets, light switches, garbage disposals, ceiling fans, etc.
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Rekey locks, as requested.
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Assists in maintaining inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies.
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Performs corrective maintenance and satisfies residents’ needs following company procedures when performing service requests.
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Observes condition of apartment and reports any unusual circumstances (Size/number of pets, unauthorized occupants, illegal activity, etc.)
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Observes condition of property in general and reports any unusual circumstances.
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Make regular inspection of the grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment, as directed.
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Should be familiar with location of power, water and gas turnoff valves, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants on the property.
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Enters occupied apartments to perform necessary repairs.
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Cleans up thoroughly after performing work.
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Notifies Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager, as directed, regarding any supplies necessary to complete service requests.
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Performs pool and spa maintenance, as directed.
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Follows company procedures regarding safety and emergencies.
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Attend employee meetings and training seminars, as requested.
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Wear company uniform and badge during work hours.
Basic Qualifications
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Above average written and oral communications skills.
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Ability to communicate effectively in the predominate business language, English.
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Reliable transportation.
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Valid Driver’s License.
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Provides/uses own tools.
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Uses good safety habits always.
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Neat, clean appearance.
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Compatible with a wide range of people.
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Needs to be thorough, reliable, responsible, honest, organized, flexible and service oriented.
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Possesses basic knowledge of the following: Electrical systems, Plumbing systems, Painting procedures.
Basic Physical Requirements
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Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 lbs. and constantly moving furniture, appliances, and heavy machinery correctly and safely.
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Frequent climbing – ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., in addition to using feet, legs, hands and/or arms.
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The ability to maintain equilibrium is also important to prevent falling from high p
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Frequent handling of various sizes and weights of items.
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Needs the ability to seize, hold, grasp turn or otherwise work with one or both hands.
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laces or when walking, standing, or crouching.
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Stooping – downward and forward by bending legs and spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
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Frequent kneeling and bending legs at the knees to come to rest on one or both knees.
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Frequent crouching downward and forward by bending legs and back/spine.
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Frequent reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.