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Property Care Specialist, Maintenance

Public Storage, Florida, NY, United States


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain cleanliness of properties and conduct daily storage unit inspections, confirm rental unit inventory availability, maintain cleanliness of vacant units to ensure spaces are ready to rent which involves (but not limited to):

Sweeping/mopping floors, picking up trash and other debris on the property

Spraying with insecticide, place mouse pack in units

Greasing oil springs and door tracks

Replacing rubber gaskets on bottom of self-storage doors, latches that are rusted or damaged, pull ropes and light bulbs as needed

Removing cobwebs from buildings and outside of unit doors

Pulling weeds growing along buildings and in flower beds

Maintaining cleanliness of outside restrooms

Cleaning fixtures with disinfectant

Stock supplies (soap, toilet tissue, paper towels)

Report maintenance needs, safety concerns, and equipment issues electronically to your manager

Maintain cleanliness and operability of golf carts

Maintain all equipment in good working condition

Repair minor leaks in plumbing

Perform customer lock cuts upon request

Keep up the maintenance of rental truck

Understand and comply with safety policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and converse with employees, move/traverse, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time. The worker may be required to operate in close quarters, crawl spaces, small rooms, and narrow aisles and passageways

To effectively perform the essential functions of this role, the employee will be required to meet the physical demands of this position, take notes, record resources, carry the necessary equipment; and other physical duties as directed by the supervisor and/or the Manager

This position requires the ability to stand and lift boxes, tools, and other materials as needed of up to 50 pounds, and possess the visual acuity required to accurately observe and describe maintenance related issues. This position also requires standing for long periods of time (approximately 3-8 hours daily)

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat, as well as possible wind, rain, snow, hail, etc.

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, such as chemicals, animals, insects, poisonous plants, construction, heavy machinery, and noisy environments, driving and working in adverse weather conditions. These require following basic safety precautions.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to mitigate or eliminate these hazards will be provided to all employees

All employees will be trained on the appropriate use of such PPE

QUALIFICATIONS /EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

Successful candidates may have prior custodial and general maintenance/repair abilities or similar experience

Self-starter attitude and strong work ethic

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Act with personal integrity and comply with policies

Willingness to drive to and work in multiple locations, indoors, and outdoors in varying weather.

Flexible in scheduling, available based on business needs

Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check and possess a clean driving record as local travel is a key component of the job so reliable transportation is required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid and current driver’s license with reliable personal transportation used during the work day

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