Essential Duties and Responsibilities

_ Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

• Work with the Maintenance Lead to adhere to budget guidelines and obtain competitive bids on major expenses.
• Under the supervision of the Maintenance Lead, purchase supplies as necessary using standard purchase order system and proper bidding procedures. Under the supervision of the Maintenance Lead, prepare staffing schedules consistent with property needs.
• Assist Maintenance Lead with monitoring inventory of parts and supplies and appropriate levels.
• Participate in company meetings, as required.
• Work with the Maintenance Lead to ensure that the physical condition of the property is maintained according to company operating and safety standards.
• Assist the Maintenance Lead with organizing and prioritizing service requests and ensure all service requests and repairs are made correctly and in a timely manner.
• Help the Maintenance Lead oversee completion of service requests in 24 hours or per property policy.
• Work with the Maintenance Lead to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times.
• Inspect grounds, buildings and other property features as required to minimize liability concerns.
• Assist Maintenance Lead with overseeing turnkey operations and ensuring that vacant are made rent-ready in a timely manner.
• Work with Maintenance Lead to maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures.
• Teach and promote safe work practices to staff.
• Maintain a high level of customer service.
• Communicate effectively with residents, fellow associates, vendors and supervisors.
• Assist the Maintenance Lead with department personnel management functions and budgeting as required.

Must be able to diagnose problems and repair the following:

• Major appliances
• HVAC (EPA Certification)
• Basic – Intermediate plumbing
• Basic – Intermediate electrical (where no license required)
• Sheetrock
• General carpentry
• Pool care (if required by property)
• Roof and gutter repair
• Wallpaper/painting
• Foundation/sidewalk repairs
• Irrigation maintenance and repairs
• Landscaping
• Ice and snow removal

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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to deal well with people
• Good verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service representation

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Required Education and Experience

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• EPA certification, Type I and II
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
• Other licenses and certifications as required by state and federal law. Attend and participate in Foresight technical training from Regional Maintenance Coordinator programs as required to maintain personal and professional skill level.
• Ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year. Due to the property staffing limitations it is extremely critical that individuals possess the ability to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and overtime hours when requested.
• Ability to serve on-call, as scheduled or as necessary.

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Physical Requirements

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Maintenance technicians will spend 90 to 95 percent of their time performing hands-on repairs/maintenance work. The remaining time will be spent supervising the work of other associates and outside contractors in the absence of the Maintenance Lead. The position require the ability to transport or move up to 50 pounds variable distances; the mobility and flexibility to use ladders and to access and work in confined spaces or at heights in excess of nine feet; the ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Ability to personally perform general maintenance repair tasks without endangering themselves, residents or fellow associates.

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Working Conditions/Tools Required

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The position requires associates to furnish their own tools and vehicle to perform daily routine tasks around the property. Persons must be able to drive the vehicle without jeopardizing the safety of residents and fellow associates. The position requires associates to be able to use general maintenance equipment including, but not limited to hand tools, power tools, ladders, dollies, jacks, motors, pumps, compressors, blower equipment, vacuum pump, pool chemicals and required safety equipment, etc.

The position requires individuals to wear company specified maintenance uniform apparel and safety equipment as required.

Regional Manager: Clarence Mitchell Email Address: clarence.mitchell@foresightmanage.com