Maintenance Technician - Hiring Immediately

We are looking for a motivated Maintenance Technician to join our all-star team at Flaherty & Collins Properties in Maineville, OH.
Growing your career as a Full Time Maintenance Technician is a fantastic opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in planning, project management and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Maintenance Technician at Flaherty & Collins Properties today!

Maintenance Technician

Summary

The Maintenance Technician is to assist the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The Maintenance Technician will fulfill assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the Maintenance Supervisor. In the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician will assume all maintenance responsibilities

Tasks

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; i.e. OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.

Preventive Maintenance/Safety:

• Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and Freon.
• Must be aware of the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately initiates action to correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
• Schedules and performs routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
• Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Performs work area clean up and safety related duties.
• Ensures storage areas remain locked when not in use.

General:

• Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance or repair as directed involving the following on a daily basis:
• Electrical and plumbing (including water lines).
• A/C and heating systems.
• Appliances (when applicable).
• Water irrigation systems.
• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, and railings.
• Tile, carpet, and flooring.
• Roofing, gutters, fasteners.
• Interior/exterior lights.
• Fireplaces, ceiling fans.
• Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable).
• Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors.
• Boiler, gas and electric.
• Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks.
• Security systems (where applicable).
• Ceiling leaks.
• Walls.
• Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture.
• Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services. Assists make-ready staff as required meeting deadlines.
• Reports all major Repair and Need Requisitions to Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
• Change locks and makes keys as instructed.
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.
• Must be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform senior maintenance technician of shortages.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, and or shovel as circumstances warrant.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.

Technology Skills

• Calendar and scheduling software Computerized time management systems

Work Activities

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
• Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Skills

An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:

• Hand tools
  • Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc.
• Power Tools
  • Wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc.
• User-Moved Aids
  • Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders.
• Mechanical Equipment
  • Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc.
• Measuring Devices
  • Calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, pH tests, gauges, etc.

Knowledge

• Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Abilities

• Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Information Ordering The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Work Values

• Support Supportive management that stands behind employees.
• Independence Allow employees to work on their own and make decisions.

Work Styles

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment.
• Performs duties under pressure and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Works as part of a team, as well as completes assignments independently.
• Takes instructions from supervisors.
• Exercises problem-solving skills.
• Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, guests, and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.

Experience

• Position requires at least one (1) year experience in apartment maintenance.

Wage

• Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime).

Benefits of working as a Maintenance Technician in Maineville, OH:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package