Maintenance Technician

Company: Freeman Webb Company
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Job Description:

Description:SummaryResponsible for the overall maintenance of the physical plant, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned. Participate in all types of maintenance projects. Perform electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc. Perform plumbing work such as cleaning stoppages, replacing fittings, etc. Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies and locks. Paint, interior and exterior. Perform carpentry work such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors. Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas and in vacancies when necessary. Assist in grounds work when necessary, including grounds policing. Repair concrete, masonry, roofing and fencing, when required. Train other staff members. Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage. Be responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials. Assist the resident manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections. Be responsible for refurbishing of apartments prior to resident occupancy. Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers recommendations and operating manuals. Periodically inspect all units, buildings and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance as scheduled. Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cutoffs, all apartment and fixture cutoffs, sewer clean-outs, and post a map of same. Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked, and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained. Have knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services, goods and prices. Assist in apartment follow-up inspections. Maintain adequate stock of supplies and materials, assure workshop/storage areas are organized, clean and safe. Concern for work-safety programs. Willingness to pitch in and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance; i.e. janitorial, custodial, gardening, etc. Ability to assist the resident manager in any area where needed. Requirements:Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); prior maintenance experience or experience in related field. Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to read and write English. Mathematical SkillsMust show basic understanding of math. Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust have a valid driver's license and be insurable. Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and reach heights of 8 feet with the aid of a ladder. No fear of heights (24 feet or more). The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. PI206275155

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