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Maintenance Technician-Arbor Lake Apartments

Franklin Group, Chester, VA, United States


Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Supervisor:

Maintenance Supervisor/Community Manager

FLSA Status:

Non –Exempt (Hourly)

Job Summary
Maintains efficient operation and upkeep of the property buildings and grounds. Diagnose problems and make repairs in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, dry wall, exterior structural, and appliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance such as plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning repairs, carpentry, appliance repairs, glass replacement, etc.

Respond promptly to resident work order requests and notify management upon completion of work order or of pending work due to back‑ordered supplies.

Responsible for the daily repair and upkeep of the community.

Perform routine maintenance punch on vacant units prior to new resident occupancy.

Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the community and/or the company.

Responsible for cleaning work area, tools and equipment.

Responsible for the upkeep of all company‑provided tools.

Responsible for reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.

Responsible for maintaining the required property uniform and ensuring a professional appearance and behavior at all times.

Responsible for courteous, efficient responses at all times.

Keep pools, fountains, hot tubs, and other amenity areas in clean and operable condition.

Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies at all times.

Responsible for thorough knowledge of company policies.

Seek educational opportunities and self‑improvement for personal growth and development.

Be available to work on an on‑call basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Driving Requirements
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to daily activities.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or GED; or one to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment/ Machinery/ Tools
Must use gloves, eye‑protective glasses/goggles and other personal protective equipment as tasks dictate. Skilled in the safe use and maintenance of various tools: wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, shovel, snow blower.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American currency as well as weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certification is highly recommended. Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) is recommended. Fair Housing Certification is required within one day of hire.

Physical Demands
Physical demands include standing, using hands, reaching, walking, climbing or balancing, speaking or hearing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, smelling, and lifting/moving 25–60 pounds, occasionally over 100 pounds with assistance. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Corporate Integrity
All team members are expected to act professionally at all times, including treating others with respect, valuating diversity, supporting team/community goals, following company policies and procedures, and fostering company core values.

Franklin Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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