Maintenance Technician - Wawasee, United States - HI Management

Description

Job Title:
Maintenance Technician

• SIGN ON BONUS
• UP TO $1K

- (Restrictions/Qualifications apply)


Department:
Maintenance


Reports To:
Community Manager


FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt


Position Summary:

Performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the inside and external buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet the Company's standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality by performing maintenance related tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Completes assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service within 24 to 48 hours, as well as routine upkeep on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Completes the "makeready" process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new moveins by completing the premoveout inspection, creating a "punch" list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property's maintenance shop by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about reordering needs.
• Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.
• Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressurewashing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
• Supports costcutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts, when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.
• May periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors and other service providers to verify the work, materials and services meet quality standards, scope and specifications as required.
• Complies with HI Management's safety and riskmanagement policies by attending and participating in the property's routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements, and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
• Demonstrates customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, interfacing facetoface with residents and service team, answering resident questions, responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services, and completing assigned work orders with efficiency and urgency. This includes the ability to work in a stressful environment and work peacefully with coworkers and residents.
• Assists in conducting routine and periodic property inspections in person to identify safety and risk management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate concerns about the physical needs of the property to management.
• Must be able to meet predictable attendance and punctuality expectations and physical demands of the position complying with HI Management's policies and performance expectations.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s)
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s)
• Identifies areas for improvement and offers suggestions to improve the property's efficiency, profitability, and productivity
• Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, leasing and sales tools, processes, and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training programs and by accessing other sources of information, and applies knowledge and practices to area(s) of responsibility.

Work Hours (may vary by state or location):
This position is scheduled for 24 hours in a regular work week.

Hours of operation vary by site, but typical sites are open from 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday TBD on schedule.

Maintenance Technicians must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes taking "call" during evenings, weekends, and holidays and must be able to perform the essential job functions unaccompanied.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully,