Apartment Maintenance

JOB LOCATION: Realty Properties

REPORTS TO:  Realty Manager

DEPARTMENT: Realty

FLSA STATUS:  Full- or part-time, hourly, non-exempt

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE (DAYS/HRS PER WEEK): TBD

JOB PURPOSE: Maintains the interior and exterior structures and utilities for the Butterfly Springs Apartments

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Electrical and Plumbing:  Performs electrical tasks such as replacing defective electrical switches and other fixtures.  Performs plumbing tasks such as sweating pipe, cutting and actual construction of plumbing for fresh water and waste water.  Snaking drains, repairing, installing, and replacing faucets, washer parts, and winterizes water system.  Replaces hose bibs, valves, nipples, unions, and elbows.            
• Carpentry:  Performs carpentry work in the maintenance, construction, alterations and repair of structures with wooden and wood substitute items on structures such as windows and door encasements, screens, window glass, interior and exterior trim, staircases, thresholds, cornices, exhibit cases, and panels.  Works on major construction such as building a complete room.  Works on framework and wooden items of plywood, veneers, and softwoods in repairs and making fine cabinets and furniture.            
• Refrigeration/Air Conditioning:  Checks air conditioning filters and repairs ice machines.               
• Painting:  Does brush and roller painting of interior and exterior structures, furnishings, and wood trim with pre-mixed paints and stains.  Moves drop cloths, and cleans walls in preparation for paint.  Cleans brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.    
• Minor/Major Appliance Repairs (excluding gas):  Replaces parts on kitchen appliances such as meat slicer, dough mixer, warmers (portable and stationary), garbage disposals, dishwashers.
• Miscellaneous:  Performs general labor work. Digs ditches with pick and shovel. Drives pickup trucks up to (1) ton.  Hauls and loads materials to project site, cleans up, and removes excess materials to storage or disposal.  May assist with maintaining televisions as requested.  Patches and repairs minor roof leaks.  Pours and finishes concrete for floors, walks, and ramps.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

• Basic working knowledge and ability to handle different kinds of tools and equipment such as:
• • plumb lines, chalk lines, spirit levels, dividers, calipers, routers, planers, sanders; and,
  • other hand and power tools, such as scrapers, ladders, square shovels, picks, trowels, knives, spreaders, screwdrivers, pliers, staple gun, brushes, rollers, spray equipment, pneumatic hammer and drill
• Ability to perform duties and use tools and equipment in a safe and acceptable manner and in compliance with safety regulations and work standards
• Basic math skills;  Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and work with simple fractions
• Good verbal communication skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Practical experience and/or knowledge in at least (2) trades related to buildings and utilities maintenance and repair

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

•          Shift work required.  Required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
•          Workshop/hotel setting
•          May be required to work outside in all kinds of weather
•          Inside work areas may be dusty, drafty, and noisy 
•          Outside work areas may include working on roofs or other elevated areas 
•          Minimal travel required
•          Standing, sitting, kneeling, bending, climbing, or stretching for extended periods of time
•          Often works in cramps areas, exposed to hot, cold, dusty or wet conditions.  Must exert heavy physical effort in doing some tasks
•          Frequently lifts and carries items weighing 50 lbs. unassisted; occasionally lifts items weighing 75 lbs. or more with assistance
•          Must be in good physical condition 
•          May also work with cleaning compounds and fluids
•          Utilizes safety devices and apparel as required 
•          Must operate and use equipment and tools in such a manner as to prevent injury to self and others, and damage to property

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:  This job description lists the major duties and responsibilities required of the employee.  An employee to perform tasks other than those listed to meet business needs.