Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Working knowledge of electric, plumbing, HVAC and basic construction
• •A general mechanical aptitude combined with a willingness and desire to learn
• •Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• •Ability to write simple correspondence
• •Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• •Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• •Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• •Professional demeanor resulting from previous maintenance experience
• •Excellent customer service skills
• •Good communication and listening skills
• •Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others
• •Organized and detail-oriented
• •Patient, even-tempered and works well under pressure
• •Effective time management skills
• •Able to maintain confidentiality
• •Able to follow directions from a supervisor
• •Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
• •Able to accept constructive criticism
• •Must have own tools
• •Able to climb and work from ladders and the ability to lift and carry heavy loads
• •Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires
• •Able to be on call weekends and after hours
• •High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• •Certified HVAC as required
• •Valid driver's license and proof of insurance
• •Must be available for weekend coverage of common areas
• •Must be available for Saturday afternoon cleans
• •Must be available for on call coverage during non business hours
• •Must be able to complete turns within 24 hours of receiving keys from resident
• •Must be able to complete workorders within 24 hours
• •Must be able to obtain authorization to work overtime from Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager
• •Must be able to obtain Maintenance Supervisor signature on form once work is finalized
• •Must be able to keep abreast of changes to MSDS sheets
• •Must be able to report missing/broken equipment immediately to Maintenance Supervisor
• •Must be able to place notice in each unit reiterating community policies regarding trash, recycling and proper HVAC operation
• •Must be able to communicate vendor make-ready issues to Maintenance Supervisor
• •Must be able to ensure Maintenance Supervisor has walked unit and has approved all work to be done prior to start
• •Must be able to complete a turnkey checklist for each unit as work is completed
• •Must be able to enforce trash standards on property
• •Must be able to log and maintain pool chemicals daily, according to local code
• •Must be able to maintain MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in shop and office
• •Must be able to inform Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed
• •Must be able to review Preventative Maintenance Calendar on monthly basis
• •Must be able to perform Car Checks
• •Must be able to perform Breezeway Inspections
• •Must be able to perform Safety and Trip Hazard Inspections
• •Must be able to attend a monthly safety meeting
• •Must be able to replace filters on a quarterly basis
• •Must be able to inspect units for mold and other problems during filter installs
• •Must be able to assist in the verification of inventory as directed
• •Must be able to work with vendors during process
• •Must be able to complete unit punch at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor
• •Must be able to provide input to Maintenance Supervisor regarding vendors' status and adherence to schedule