Maintenance Technician - Houston, United States - Professional Alternatives

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Maintenance Technician, Property Operations

General Description:
The Maintenance Tech reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of various building systems and equipment as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Focus Areas of Responsibility
 Respond to tenant requests
 Operate mechanical equipment
 Complete and maintain logs
 Perform basic preventative maintenance and handle general repairs
 Clean and maintain all areas designated by the Maintenance Supervisor
 Be active in on-the-job training as an opportunity to further develop skills for a career in building engineering.
 Perform repairs, maintenance, and replacement of building components including but not limited to:
a. Building furnishings such as door handles, hinges, closers, curtain wall glass, gaskets, ceiling tiles, cove base, mini-blinds, floor and wall coverings.
b. Plumbing with restroom fixtures and unstopping drains.
c. Electrical work on lights, lighting ballasts, wall receptacles, switches, circuit breakers, mechanical parts such as fuses and starters, magnetic starters and control components, emergency generator, and emergency power distribution.
d. A/C Controls like thermostats.
 Ability to perform required tasks using all basic hand tools (i.e., socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, etc.) in the correct and safe manner
 Understand the correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric, or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinders, and impact wrenches correctly and in a safe manner
 Must be on rotation for "on call" schedule with other team members and be available to work off hours when needed for property emergencies.

Qualifications
 High School diploma or equivalent
 Strong mechanical aptitude
 Strong customer service orientation and the ability to professionally respond to tenant requests.
 0 to 2 years of relevant experience required.
 Effective oral communication skills
 Ability to manage all information with the highest degree of confidentiality.
 Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
 Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
 Exceptional follow-through skills
 Uses reasoned judgment.
 Ability to think analytically, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Additional Skills
 Ability to maintain all information with the highest degree of confidentiality.
 Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
 Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
 Exceptional follow-through skills.
 Exceptional communication skills.
 Fiscally responsible and uses reasoned judgment.
 Ability to plan ahead and think "outside the box."

Physical Demands
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
 While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
 The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.