Position Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is an integral member of the property management team, charged with the upkeep and operational integrity of the property. This role encompasses a variety of tasks aimed at maintaining a safe, functional, and visually appealing environment for residents and visitors.
The primary duty is to conduct daily patrols of the property, ensuring cleanliness and identifying any necessary repairs or safety issues. The Maintenance Technician performs routine inspections of the property's interior, exterior, and roofing, as well as assessing lighting systems to ensure everything is in working order. The Maintenance Technician is also responsible for regularly inspecting fire safety equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
The role requires hands-on maintenance work, including but not limited to repairing building appliances, changing locks, painting, and performing electrical, plumbing, and construction repairs. The technician also undertakes general cleaning tasks, waste disposal, and cleaning of roof gutters and drains.
Inventory management is crucial, with the technician maintaining control over supplies and tools, conducting safety inspections of equipment, and ensuring storage areas are organized and secure. They are also responsible for communicating effectively with tenants, delivering notices, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
Overall, the Maintenance Technician ensures the smooth operation of all maintenance functions, contributing to the longevity and quality of the property, enhancing the living experience of residents, and supporting the overall objectives of the property. This role reports directly to the Senior Maintenance Technician.
Responsibilities:
● Walk the property grounds daily to pick up and remove any debris and inspect the property for any repairs or issues that need to be addressed.
● Perform routine inspections of the property to determine if repairs are needed for the interior, exterior, and roof.
● Perform routine inspections of lighting and replace any bulbs or fixtures as needed.
● Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance to ensure that machines (HVAC units and appliances) continue to operate correctly and efficiently. If any issues are observed they are reported to the Senior Maintenance Technician and Property Manager.
● Perform routine inspections of all fire alarms, extinguishers, and alarm sprinkler systems on the property to ensure they are current and functioning properly.
● Manage and complete full turns of offices, classrooms, and units within the time frame provided by the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.
● Perform maintenance repairs to building appliances and fixtures, change locks, patch holes in walls, replace faucets, unstop clogged drains, and paint (such as walls, handrails, doors, etc.).
● Perform minor electrical repairs, plumbing repairs, and construction repairs.
● Perform general cleaning of buildings and/or units.
● Follow proper waste disposal procedures.
● Respond to work orders provided by the Property Manager in a timely and professional manner for tenants.
● Routinely clean roof gutters and drains.
● Oversee that janitorial services, trash services, and landscaping services are being performed according to the contractual agreement with any outside vendors.
● Determine installation, service, and/or repair(s) needed.
● Estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects.
● Maintain records of work orders submitted and completed.
● Maintain records of maintenance supplies/tools and submit a request to the Property Manager as needed.
● Conduct safety inspections of tools and equipment to ensure they are operating as intended.
● Maintain storage and work areas in a neat, safe, and secure condition.
● Submit orders for supplies needed to perform maintenance repairs and duties to the Property Manager.
● Deliver notices to tenants as needed and requested by the Property Manager.
● Must maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, vendors, and coworkers.
● Maintain inventory control over all supplies, tools, and equipment within the scope of the role
● Additional duties not listed may be assigned.
● Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those duties that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
● Duties require the ability to stand or walk on hard surfaces for frequent and prolonged periods.
● Duties require time spent bending or twisting the body.
● Duties may require climbing a ladder to clean windows, change light bulbs, inspect roofs, etc., in interior and exterior environments.
● Duties may require repetitive motions.
● Duties may require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
● Must be able to move and lift 50 lbs independently.
● Work is performed in various environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, weather variations, traffic, equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and chemical fumes, chemicals such as cleaning solvents and grease, dust, machinery, and their moving parts.
Requirements:
● High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
● Two (2) years of experience in the property management maintenance field
● Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems
● Possession of a valid driver's license and state-mandated insurance is required.
● Ability to work after hours for on-call emergencies
Preferred Qualifications:
● Special training and electrical, plumbing, drywall, and HVAC certifications.
● Strong ability and commitment to working in a team environment.
● High customer service values and an exceptional level of professionalism are required.
● Collaborative, team-oriented.
● Experience working in an academic setting is a plus.
● Excellent communication skills: writing (across multiple platforms) and speaking (including presentations). Ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
● High energy, initiative, and enthusiasm.
The position’s office will be at 105 Seminary Road, San Anselmo, CA 94960.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The duties and responsibilities outlined above may change as necessitated by business demands.
Eugene Burger Management Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.