**No on-call duties will be required for this position. Must be willing to travel throughout South/North Carolina**

 Job Title: Maintenance Floater

Wage Status: Hourly

Reports To: Director of Maintenance

General Job Description Purpose:

The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of Maintenance Floater. It should also be noted that responsibilities and duties might not be specifically addressed.

General Position Summary:

The role of the Maintenance Floater is to manage the process of maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The Maintenance Floater will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the Director of Maintenance and the Community Manager.

Essential Duties:

1. The Maintenance Floater is responsible for conducting all business in accordance with company policies and procedures and all state and federal laws (such as ADA, Fair Housing, OSHA, HAZCOM Program Lead Based Paint, etc.).

2. He/she will perform maintenance tasks as needed on a property to help maintain the upkeep of service request, make readies and curb appeal. It will occasionally be necessary to oversee and inspect the work performed by assistants.

3. Implement the system for handling resident service requests. Whenever possible, all requests should be completed within 24 hours.

4. Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, service requests, and make ready status of all vacant apartments. Also, maintain expenditures in line with the budget unless prior approval from the Community Manager and Director of Maintenance has been obtained.

5. Perform minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis. Inspect and maintain all tools in excellent condition.

6. Diagnose and perform minor or routine maintenance or repair involving the following on a daily basis on the property assigned:

• Electrical and plumbing (including water lines)

• A/C and heating systems

• Appliances

• Water irrigation systems

• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, and 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 area, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture

7. Help maintain adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials to handle most common repairs and situations.

8. Assist in keeping the grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, and shovels as circumstances warrant.

9. Perform any additional duties as assigned by Community Manager or Director of Maintenance.

10. Comply with all company safety rules. Use appropriate safety equipment at all times. Be familiar with all safety features on equipment, machinery, or materials encompassed by job duties. Immediately report any unsafe conditions to the Community Manager or Director of Maintenance.

Education, Knowledge, Skills

• Current Certifications in EPA, CPO, Mold Class

• Minimum of 5 yrs. experience in property management

• High school diploma required

• High level of proficiency in written, verbal, and arithmetic skills

• Ability to plan and juggle multi task environment and lead maintenance team

• Ability to train and direct maintenance staff if needed

• Ability to earn future designations as required by Industry standards, EPA regulations, OSHA requirements, etc.

• Must possess solid knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. information as required by daily operations

• Must pass FCM Maintenance Skills Competency Test

Working Environment/Requirements

The majority of time during a typical work day is conducted out on the property, requiring the ability to walk great distances, lift up to 75lbs., climb and be comfortable performing roof work, operate heavy machinery, and withstand extreme outdoor temperatures. A small portion of time will be spent in an office environment. The associate must have his or her own hand tools and some equipment as dictated by needs of the community and Director of Maintenance. The associate also must have reliable transportation and a method of contact by phone 24 hours per day/7 days per week as duty requires.