MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Tropical Manor

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Tropical Manor - Merritt Island, FL, Position Type: Full-Time (30 + hours/week), Education Level: High School/Equivalent, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Local, as needed for business, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair, *Previous maintenance experience preferred, with tools.

Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or the Community Manager, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the preservation and upkeep of the property. The Maintenance Technician will be aware of and operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) Standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times. Incumbent is expected to have excellent attendance and communication skills, possess the ability to build lasting business relationships, and exhibit professionalism.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

This job description does not list all duties that will be required of this position. You will be required to perform other duties, as requested by your supervisor.

Practices OSHA standards and company safety policy
Continuing education of safety training as required by company and/or State and Federal Law
Complete a hazard assessment form before beginning any task
Utilize proper safety equipment when exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock
Has knowledge of all maintenance requirements for the property and possesses tools to complete job assignments
Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories in accordance with procedures established in company procedures manual
Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage
Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment, based on the manufacturers recommendations and operating manuals
Regularly inspect all apartment units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance in accordance with procedures manual
Maintain the grounds in accordance with the schedule set forth in the procedures manual
Provide training for employees or colleagues from other communities, as needed
Frequent no less than twice a day verbal and written communication with supervisor
Reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property, co-workers, or residents
Maintaining the required property uniform and ensuring a professional appearance and attitude at all times
Responsible for being aware of all contractual obligations relating to maintenance so as to keep the Community Manager abreast of any incidents of non-compliance from vendors
Troubleshoot the system and make repairs to fan motors, thermostats, contactors, etc. On-site maintenance will, under no circumstances, make repairs to any components involving the Freon system, to include replacement of components containing Freon, recovery of Freon from the system or addition of Freon to the system unless properly certified. At no time under any circumstances is Freon ever to be vented into the atmosphere. Failure to comply will result in immediate termination
Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting of areas is maintained at all times
Perform the following repairs: light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits; light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings; replacement and repair of broken glass, tile, screens, draperies and locks; carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves and refinishing floors
Redecorate vacant units, including painting, cleaning of appliances, vacuuming and other related tasks required to prepare a unit for re-occupancy
Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in the common areas
Maintain and repair all amenities such as pools, spas, ponds, fitness equipment, etc.
Assists other team members when necessary: Willingness to accept other tasks and responsibilities that may not be strictly related to repair and maintenance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Must have knowledge of property HVAC units and have the ability to troubleshoot units
Read, understand and follow instructions contained in handwritten/printed service requests, provide handwritten/typed responses to same, and complete handwritten/typed reports in accordance with company procedures
Read and understand various manuals, instructions and other printed materials, such as regulation manuals, procedures manuals, warning labels and directional labeling on materials needed to perform various tasks
Work under time constraints and complete tasks in a reasonable timeframe
Position requires incumbent to have the tools and equipment generally associated with the field of multi-family apartment maintenance, along with experience in using specific tools and equipment
Willingness to accept other tasks and responsibilities that may not be strictly related to repair and maintenance
Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English is required
Travel for the purpose of conducting regular property business. Must have a government issued state ID, or valid driver’s license if required by Management based on location/property or business needs
Limited computer literacy
Communicate effectively with co-workers, residents and vendors

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent and previous experience preferred

Physical Demands:

Safely lift and carry weights up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Safely move large appliances such as ranges, refrigerators and washing machines with the use of a hand truck
Ability to safely use hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, saws, various power tools including hand held drills and circular saws
Safely ascend and descend various types of ladders unassisted
Tolerate normal levels of exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions
Travel independently for the purpose of conducting regular property business. Must have a government issued state ID, or valid driver’s license if required by Management based on location/property or business needs
Must be able to safely access all areas of the property's grounds, regardless of grounds conditions and/or weather conditions, including multilevel structures, with or without the aid of an elevator.
Frequently, and possibly, for long periods of time: walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Specific vision abilities are required by this job to include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
Safely use hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, saws, various power tools including hand held drills and circular saws

Qualifications: