Lead Maintenance/Apartments

POSITION: LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO: MANAGER

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.

It is imperative that you review these duties, skills and physical requirements closely and that you understand that by signing the Job Description Acknowledgment, you are verifying that you can perform all the duties and have the skills and possess the physical abilities that are necessary to perform the job as described.

JOB BRIEF: The LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times. 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 any and 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/SAFETY

• 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
  
  

JOB DESCRIPTION: LEAD MAINTENANCE

April 2017 SR – Job Description: Lead Maintenance 2 of 5

• Maintains accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work-in-progress, etc
• Schedules and performs minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition
• Indoctrinates and assists in development of all subordinate maintenance staff. Instills a "safety first" attitude not only with maintenance technicians but with all staff members
• Instructs staff on proper use and guidelines for wearing safety items
  
  

TRAINING

• Complete all Grace Hill courses by the required deadlines. Commissions and bonuses will not be paid for anyone with past due Grace Hill courses
  
  

GENERAL

• Diagnoses and performs on a daily basis minor and routine maintenance/repair involving the following:
• Electrical and plumbing
  
  

(including water lines)

• A/C and heating systems
• Appliances
• Water irrigation systems
• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings
• Tile, carpet, flooring
• Roofing, gutters, fasteners
• Interior/exterior lights
• Fireplaces
• Ceiling fans
• Gas fixtures and appliances
  
  

(where applicable)

• Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors
• Boiler, gas and electric
• Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks
• Controlled access systems
  
  

(where applicable)

• Ceiling leaks
• Walls
• Pool areas, tile, jacuzzi, pool furniture
• Ensures that all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule
• Reports all major repairs and requisitions to manager prior to any expenditure of funds
• 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 vise 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
  
  

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