REPORTS TO: PROPERTY MANAGER/ Lead Maint
The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. Every person is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives.
The LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN is responsible for always maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves insuring a clean and well-maintained living environment for residents, visitors and staff. It is the LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN's duty to anticipate, identify and correct all problems involving the property and to implement procedures that will prevent such problems. An effective program of maintenance is essential in order to:

• Maintain a clean and well-maintained environment.
• Cultivate resident satisfaction.
• Protect the investment of the apartment property owner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws, e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.

RESIDENT SERVICE

• Performs maintenance tasks personally and delegates to assistants. Oversees and occasionally inspects work performed by assistants.
• Institutes and manages system for handling resident service requests. Completes work orders within 24 hours when possible.
• Schedules maintenance personnel in conjunction with manager so that maintenance is available for emergency purposes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Preventative Maintenance & Security

• Conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings with entire staff

maintains and communicates HAZCOM standards. Keeps MSDS sheets current and readily accessible. Maintains thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants.

• Must be aware of the condition of the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct hazardous conditions, e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
• Possesses knowledge of budget and budget compliance.
• Changes locks and make ready keys.
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary. Use a dolly or back support belt.
• Maintains adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials to handle most common repairs and situations.
• Identifies all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts and prepares maps indicating same.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.