Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance duties of Associations involving mostlyexterior landscaping, irrigation, carpentry, painting, plumbing repairs, electrical repairs and minor roofing repairs in addition toother exterior responsibilities to guarantee that the communities we manage are properly and safelymaintained.

What do we offer?

Associa offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, disability insurance, and support with wellness and development initiatives and more. We have been designated Great Place to Work for six consecutive years and many of our locations are awarded as Best and Brightest.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operate efficiently and
  that the physical condition of buildings do not deteriorate.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical repairs to ensure that the building is properly maintained.
• Clean and repair building fixtures including lights, locks, windows, doors, screens, walls, floors,gutters and drains.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems & equipment as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct rounds of the common areas to ensure cleanliness and functionality.
• Immediately correct or cause to be corrected any unsafe conditions throughout the property - including but not limited to broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights, etc. May purchase supplies and parts for reimbursement.
• Paint curbs, hydrants, gates, fences, etc. on a continuous, rotating basis.
• Trim shrubs, sweep and clean walkways in all common areas.
• Conduct regular inspections of sprinkler systems and check for trash and violations.
• Minor spraying for insects on an as-needed basis.
• During pool season - Maintain and add pool chemicals, check restroom for trash and cleanliness, clean pool furniture, check all clocks every morning, open/close the pool at start/end of the season.
• Maintain and repair doors, door closures and gates.
• Perform any necessary fence repairs in common areas.
• During winter season - Snow removal and ice melt application as needed within common areas.
• Repair gutters throughout the community on an as-needed basis.
• Ensure dumpsters are brought to the street outside the clubhouse on collection days and put away.
• Perform regular inspections throughout the property to identify deterioration, wear, potential failure and potential liability and take necessary steps to correct and/or inform management.
• Notify supervision of any new or outstanding violations and of any vehicles illegally parked.
• Work closely with third party contractors to ensure all systems are in proper working order at all times.
• Oversee all third party maintenance contractors and inform management of any issues.
• Perform any other general maintenance tasks and projects as directed by supervision.
• Provide supervision with a weekly action list of completed work/projects each Friday.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and clients.
• Knowledge of general maintenance requirements, (documentation, safety, required reporting,regulations, etc.).
• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing codes and maintenance requirements, (documentation,
  safety, required reporting, regulations, etc.).
• Knowledge of OSHA worksite and personal safety requirements.
• Knowledge of State or local governmental safety requirements.
• Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.).
• Professional customer service skills. Ability to work tactfully and respectfully with co-workers, homeowners and with general public.
• Interpretation and completion of verbal and/or written instructions at a proficient level.
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and forms.
• Time management and time critical prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated, work independently, be proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
• Use of hand tools and small power tools. May be required to provide own basic tools.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency situations.

Required Schedule - Friday, Saturday, Sunday and any other 2 workdays from 7:00a to 3:30p

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1 – 3 years of directly related or closely related experience Job

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely operate, climb and perform work on ladders (1-2 stories) – 24-28ft.
• Ability to operate smartphone & email (day-to-day operations, basic communication/monthlyexpense reports).
• Must be able to operate a vehicle from one location to another.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, pull/push, grasp, twist, reach above shoulder, walk, stoop,kneel and climb.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to input data to information system; and talk or hear inorder to gather and provide information on departmental processes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must be able to provide proof of a valid driver's license and appropriate vehicle insurance.

Tools and Equipment

• Must have own hand tools required for all repairs and maintenance.
• Must have vehicle in good repair. Vehicle must be capable of hauling and/or towing to and from the community, management office, supply house and occasional dump runs.

Travel Requirements

• Travel may be required (no overnights).

Working Conditions:

• Typical outside work environment year-round (frequent standing, walking, lifting and/or
  operating powered equipment using proper safety techniques or tools), exposure to elements like
  rain, heat or cold.
• Overtime may-be required.