Description

This maintenance position oversees the efforts of a property with more than 100 units in the areas of inspection, maintenance and repair. Employee’s time is involved in the direct management of the on-site maintenance staff at the property. Employee is responsible for ensuring the physical aspects of the property meet Oldham Goodwin Group Management’s established standards and any applicable laws. This is done for safety, appearance and operational efficiency reasons and must fall within the budgeted financial goals. Employee leads the on-site maintenance staff in diagnosis of problems and repair in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, dry wall, exterior structural, and appliances. 

Reports To: Director of Facilities Services/ Community Manager/ Assistant Community Manager

Essential Job Functions:

· Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance as needed. 

· Repairs and maintains physical structures of apartment homes using hand tools and power tools.

· Replaces defective electrical switches and other fixtures.

· Paints structures, repairs drywall and woodwork with carpenter's tools.

· Repairs plumbing fixtures, boilers and appliances.

· Escalates maintenance issues and/or concerns to supervisor.

· Follows proper procedures regarding the use of tools and equipment.

· Confers with Community Manager to plan preventive maintenance programs and to schedule inspections and community projects in coordination with other operating activities. 

· Reviews technical papers, catalogs, and other reference materials, and confers with equipment sales representatives to select and recommend new supplies and maintenance methods to improve property performance. 

· Confers with contractors to resolve problems in installation of new equipment and to assist in on-site projects. 

· Reviews inspection and repair reports and observes progress of work to evaluate efficiency and work quality. 

· Provides accurate information to incorporate into property budget; monitors budget to ensure maintenance expenses do not exceed goals. 

· Ensures maintenance staff completes all work orders in a timely fashion and according to specifications. Follows up on work orders as required.

· Maintains a clean, orderly maintenance area and/or shop. 

· Ensures all equipment is properly inventoried and accounted for on a monthly basis. 

· Ensures apartments meet make-ready standards. 

· Ensures required maintenance reports are completed on a timely basis. 

· Delivers OGG Management standard of customer service. 

· Keeps Property Manager apprised of any maintenance issues or resident concerns. 

· May be required to research and request bids. 

· May perform HVAC functions. 

· Responds promptly to all on-call requests

· Completes work orders

· Maintains pools, pool furniture and BBQ grills.

· Reasonably required to own & maintain job specific tools. 

· Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Ability to move/lift up to75 pounds as needed.

· Speak, read and write Basic English.

· May be required to meet certain certifications in the field.

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in the field or related area.

· Should have direct knowledge of HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, painting/sheetrock, floor covering/tile, pool cleaning and repairs. (HVAC certification is required as it applies to any HVAC responsibilities).

· Required to be on call as necessary. 

· Availability to work evenings and weekends according to business needs of the company.

· Knowledge with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.

· Requires a certain degree of creativity and latitude.