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We are hiring a Lead Maintenance Technician for a multi-family housing complex in Sourtheast Albuquerque! This is the perfect opportunity to join a fantastic team in Albuquerque's property management sector.
The LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN will serve as a key player in creating a clean, safe and healthy living environment for our tenants and will work directly with the Community Director and the Regional Manager to to anticipate, identify and correct any and all problems involving the property and to implement procedures that will prevent such problems.
An effective program of maintenance is essential in order to:
Maintain a clean and well-Âmaintained environment.
Cultivate resident satisfaction.
Protect the investment of the apartment property owner
What do we expect of our Lead Maintenance Technician?
1) RESIDENT SERVICE
Performs maintenance tasks personally and manages temporary assistant contributions. Oversees and occasionally inspects work performed by assistants.
Institutes and manages system for handling resident service requests. Completes work orders within 24 hours when possible.
Schedules maintenance personnel in conjunction with the Community Director so that maintenance is available for emergency purposes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE/SAFETY
Conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings with entire staff; maintains and communicates HAZCOM standards. Keeps SDS sheets current and readily accessible. Maintains thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants.
Must be aware of the condition of the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct hazardous conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pools, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights.
Maintains accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make-Âready status, work-Âin-Âprogress, etc.
Schedules and performs minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis.
Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
Indoctrinates and assists in development of all subordinate maintenance staff. Instills a "safety first" attitude not only with maintenance technicians but with all staff members.
Instructs staff on proper use and guidelines for wearing safety items.
GENERAL
Diagnoses and performs on a daily basis minor and routine maintenance/repair involving the following:
Electrical and plumbing (including water lines)
A/C and heating systems
Appliances
Water irrigation systems
Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings
Tile, carpet, 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, mailboxes and locks
Controlled access systems (where applicable)
Ceiling leaks
Walls
Pool areas, tile, jacuzzi, pool furniture
Ensures that all make-Âready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule
Reports all major repairs and requisitions to manager prior to any expenditure of funds
Possesses knowledge of budget and budget compliance
Changes locks and make ready keys
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. Use a dolly or back support belt.
Maintains adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials to handle most common repairs and situations.
Identifies all utility meter cut-Âoffs, apartment and fixture cut-Âoffs, sewer cleanouts and prepares maps indicating same
Performs work area clean-Âup and safety related duties
Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use
Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
Performs any additional duties assigned by manager or property supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
Position requires at least 3 years experience in property maintenance or equivalent field.
Work Hours: 40 hours per week. Weekends as circumstances warrant; on-Âcall on a rotating basis and for emergencies.
Equipment Requirement: Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
Equipment/Machinery/Tools: An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:
Hand Tools: Various wrenches, hammers, grips, saws, sledgehammers, snips, posthole diggers, etc.
Power Tools: Wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc.
User-ÂMove 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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Lead Maintenance Technician will conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
