Position: Building Maintenance Technician Location: Charleston, IL 61920 Client: Property maintenance industry Qualifications/Requirements Education High School Diploma/GED (beneficial) Work Experience: 1-3 years of prior maintenance experience required.
Licenses/Certifications: HVAC certification preferred, valid driver's license with insurance required. valid driver's license may be required by property. Minimum Tools Required Standard tools: hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, etc.
Primary Responsibilities Troubleshoot work orders daily for residents prioritizing the service requests and ensuring they are completed in a timely fashion. Prepare vacant units for new residents ensuring that the unit meets the company standards/checklist. Maintain the exterior grounds of the property and conduct seasonal duties such as snow removal or pool maintenance. Conduct walk-through of the entire property to ensure everything is in working order; if not, take the appropriate steps for correction. Prepare for inspections. Schedule outside contractors for projects, if necessary. Be available for quick response per company policy if on-call duties are required. Attend staff meetings as required or requested. Other responsibilities as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager or Property Manager. Essential Skills and Abilities
- Administrative Skills - ability to understand the Company's policies and procedures, track materials used for inventory purposes, sign-in/sign-out unit keys.
- Analytical Skills - ability to draw conclusions and examine alternatives when approaching a maintenance request, ability to
- read blue prints, if required, ability to consider alternative methods/materials, if the necessary are unavailable.
- Communication/Language Skills - ability to read and comprehend warning labels and service requests, ability to effectively
- communicate with residents and other property staff.
- Coordinating Skills - ability to prioritize numerous tasks and the importance of service requests.
- Creative Skills - ability to find the most efficient way to complete a task, continuously look for ways to retain residents and improve the property.
- Computer Skills - Outlook.
- Leadership Skills - ability to show confidence in work, motivate others and represent the property at resident functions.
- Manual Skills - cleaning, snow removal, grounds keeping.
- Maintenance Skills - plumbing, electric, heating/cooling, carpentry, appliance repair, painting, drywall
- Appliance Repair - Troubleshooting and repair of parts, clean lint screen in washer/dryer, pumps and transmission, water heater troubleshooting, repair and replacement.
- Carpentry - Proper use of hand and power tools, cabinetry, door hanging to include installing hardware, closers, hinges, drywall repair and replacement, window repair and replacement, shelving installation.
- Electrical - Able to replace outlets, switches, light fixtures, circuit breakers, photocells, ballasts, understand and use basic test equipment, knowledge of fire and security system operation.
- Grounds keeping - Maintain landscaping and snow removal equipment, snow removal and salting of walks, operate blower, operate and maintain lawn equipment.
- Housekeeping - Understand and use MSDS, use cleaning chemicals, cleaning as required, maintain cleaning equipment.
- HVAC - Filter changes, coil cleaning, pump replacement, ability to troubleshoot using schematics and wiring diagrams, maintain a type II EPA certification, understanding of how to use pressure gauges, charge, evacuate and change out condensing units and air handlers.
- Plumbing - Basic plumbing repair on copper, pvc, cpvc, toilets, pump replacement, replacement of fixtures, valves, water heater troubleshooting, repair and replacement, ability to use and electric auger or snake.
- Pool Care - Filter cleaning, pool cleaning, chemical testing, knowledge of all shut-off, first aid, signage and pump motor repair and replacement.
- Mathematical Skills - ability to calculate square footage, read proper measurements.
- Other Skills - confidentiality, customer service, carpet cleaning, painting and paint equipment repair/maintenance