Maintenance

at  FirstService Residential

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a Caretaker, the primary responsibilities are to maintain an attractive, safe and pleasing environment for residents, which is of the utmost importance in delivering service to the community. Perform regular cleaning and maintenance and repair duties to interior and exterior of property. Conduct regular inspection of interior and exterior of property and report to management all additional maintenance and repair needs for referral to outside vendors as appropriate. Maintain positive, professional relationships with homeowners, as well as management and vendors.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred
• Five years of experience in building custodial, maintenance, and repair work
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, keep accurate records, fill out logs and journals, and perform administrative operational functions
• May be required to use personal transportation to perform work duties
• Knowledge of basic principles of plumbing, wood finishing, electrical and carpentry
• Ability to operate chainsaw, leaf blower, ATV and other mechanical tools.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, floor buffer, vacuum, carpet cleaner, power washer and other tools used in building maintenance
• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment regularly used in custodial, maintenance and repair work

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 3 ft).
• Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more following appropriate safety procedures
• Must be able to drive
• Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, weather variations, traffic and equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or chemical fumes, chemicals such as cleaning solvents and grease, machinery and their moving parts and dust.
• Work duties require the ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces for frequent and prolonged periods of time, and regularly require lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, push/pull and related physical activities

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

• Provide regular status updates to the Community Manager
• Monitor and maintain inventory each day, submit requests as needed
• Take initiative to act with minimal supervision;
• Perform the maintenance needs of the community’s common property areas including common buildings, docks, gates, walkways, trails, roadways, etc.
• Monitor and manage work order system
• Schedule vendors to complete any extensive repairs or projects
• Recognize and address problems quickly and decisively
• Maintain landscaping with debris removal, weed control, mulching, leaf removal, etc.
• Promptly respond to emergencies; coordinate with other responders to ensure the safety of the community
• Understand and adhere to budgets
• Complete regular community inspections and prepare status reports
• Ensure that supplies/tools are attended at all times and stored out of site when possible
• Conduct minor repairs on ground level lighting or lighting that can be reached with a 6 foot ladder
• Regularly inspect property for, and replace, burned out lights
• Perform various preventative maintenance functions
• Be courteous and pleasant to residents at all times.
• The Caretaker’s role in the community goes beyond performing the regular tasks of the job. Many of the property owners do not live in the community full time. The Caretaker serves as their conduit to the community. As such, the property owners expect a high level of presence and availability in the community by the Caretaker

Hours:
40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
Night and weekend availability
On call 24/7 for emergencies