Assistant Maintenance Technician at Universal Development Companies

Piney Flats, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Preventive Maintenance, Light Plumbing, Light Electrical, HVAC Support, Pool Upkeep, Grounds Maintenance, Unit Turnover, Safety Compliance, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Troubleshooting, Power Washing

Industry

Real Estate

Description

APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Maintenance Technician supports the maintenance team in ensuring the property is safe, clean, and well-maintained. This role performs light repairs, preventative maintenance, and assists with unit turnovers, grounds upkeep, and pool maintenance. Duties and Responsibilities Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state, and federal laws, e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE/SAFETY • Inspect the community daily to remove litter, debris, and pet waste; ensure all common areas and amenities are neat and hazard-free. • Complete assigned minor maintenance and service requests and directed by the Senior Maintenance Technician. • Assist property teams with make-ready tasks for vacant units. • Distribute notices and communications to residents as needed. • Maintain the cleanliness of grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing office parking lots, and other community areas. • Maintain ongoing awareness of the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions, e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights. • Follow all company policies, goals, and safety standards. • Ensure assigned tasks are completed accurately and on time. • Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance while on duty. • Demonstrate teamwork and commitment to maintaining a successful community. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Maintenance Technician. • 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 that all shop and storage areas always remain clean, organized, safe, and locked when not in use. • Ensures that any assigned company vehicle is clean, organized, safe, and locked when not in use. SPECIFIC TASKS • General Maintenance: assist with daily assigned tasks, transport tools, report hazards. • Light Plumbing: Replace faucet aerators, unclog drains, assist with toilet repairs. • Light Electrical: Replace light bulbs and ballasts, troubleshoot minor issues under supervision, replace smoke detector batteries. • HVAC Support: Replace air filters, assist with preventative maintenance tasks. • Pool Upkeep: Skim debris, check chemical levels, add chemicals as directed, inspect equipment. • Grounds & Exterior: Trash pickup, landscaping assistance, power washing, sign repairs, pet waste receptacle and pick up. • Unit Turnover: Assist with cleaning, general maintenance, patching and painting. • Inventory & Supplies: Organize tools, track inventory, maintain chemical storage. • Reports all needed major repairs or safety concerns to the Senior Maintenance Technician. Equipment Requirements Required to wear back support belt, goggles, masks, gloves, and other safety equipment as tasks dictate. Required to own basic hand tools. Qualifications Position requires basic knowledge of maintenance or equivalent field. Constant standing, bending, climbing, pushing/pulling,lifting, reaching, gripping, handling tools Able to work with occasional exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Maintenance Technician supports the maintenance team by ensuring the property is safe, clean, and well-maintained through light repairs and preventative maintenance tasks. Key duties include daily inspections, completing minor service requests, assisting with unit make-readies, and maintaining cleanliness of grounds and amenities.