Maintenance Assistant

Description

• Perform routine maintenance on property as requested.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to adhere to budget guidelines.
• Actively participates in performing work order maintenance repairs and make-ready units.
• Perform "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments on a daily basis. Remove all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes. Transfer to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.
• Pressure wash sidewalks, driveways and garages as needed.
• Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Routinely walks grounds including roof checking for problems and lights out and reports back to supervisors.
• Comply with all personnel management policies and procedures.
• Clean and sweep dumpster areas and all outdoor recreational areas.
• Distribute resident communications, i.e. upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters, etc.
• Ensure excellent curb appeal at all times.
• Ensure all service requests and repairs are made correctly and in a timely manner.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to maintain effective preventative maintenance program.
• Painting of all common areas and touch up may be required.
• Maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.
• Ensure adherence to the company's safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with residents, fellow associates, vendors and supervisors.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory of parts and supplies at appropriate levels.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features as required to minimize liability concerns.
• Help Maintenance Supervisor ensure staff is motivated and functions as an effective team.
• Transfer trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster; keep dumpster doors closed on windy days.
• Performs minor maintenance replacement and repairs in areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other building repairs through daily scheduled work orders.
• Maintain superior customer service relationship.
• Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure physical condition of community is maintained according to company operating and safety standards.
• Repair and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc.
• Help Maintenance Supervisor oversee completion of service requests in 24 hours or per community policy.
• Completes turnkey process on vacant units.
• Clean and maintain pool as directed.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor to maintain hazard communications program.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance is required; position requires own vehicle to fulfill all of job's functions.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to read and write English for safety and productivity reasons.
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical functions.
• Basic set of hand tools required as they will not be provided by community.
• Leadership and skills training
• Ability to work independently & as a member of various teams and committees with sound judgment.
• Two (2) years related experience or training is required.
• Use of general maintenance equipment and tools including but not limited to: hand tools, ladders, refrigerant recovery units, landscaping, equipment and required safety, paint equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, vacuums, blowers and hoses.
• Pioneering spirit/drive.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• HVAC and EPA Certification I and II required.
• Properly performs casual labor, such as lifting/moving heavy items as directed by supervisors and following appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, pet, life, disability, 401(k)
• 18 PTO Days per year that increase with your length of employment
• PTO annual accrual increases based off years of employment
• Extra Perks like holiday savings, employee life scholarships, company parties, and the opportunity to help contribute to a growing company's future success
• Paid holidays
• Monthly commissions for all active employees (all renewals are paid at a rate of $125 each)
• Support for a positive work/life balance
• An Additional Day Off for your birthday!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance