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Description JOB SUMMARY: The maintenance technician is responsible for completing general building maintenance repairs and performs unit make-ready duties on empty units. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Performs duties related to work orders and projects that include electrical, plumbing, drywall replacement and/or repair, painting, lock replacement, tile repairs, blind and window treatment and/or replacement, HVAC furnace and a/c repairs. • Complete all maintenance requests issued in a timely manner • Organized record keeping of appliance replacement, carpet and paints. • Ensure vacant apartment are made ready per The Monroe Group Standards - scheduling vendors, flooring, painting, cleaning, replacing of appliance and general repairs. • Work within budget limits established • Maintain building inventory for cost effective operations • Schedule and complete Preventive Maintenance • Assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors • Responsible for 24-Hour emergency maintenance call outs; carry mobile phone/radio as required for on-call Maintenance • Complete grounds work, which may include picking up trash, sweeping curbs, and maintain areas around the dumpster • Monitor and maintain all building systems • Assists with annual inspections with outside vendors on backflow pressure testing, elevators, fire panel and fire extinguisher testing. • Follows all company emergency procedures. Ensure safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, City, State and Federal guidelines • All other duties as assigned. Requirements REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to work assigned hours as scheduled. • Must have a valid driver's license • Must be able to use hand tools • Must be able to use maintenance equipment • Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner. • Must own and provide necessary tools related to assigned duties. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Must have working knowledge of building maintenance to including: electrical; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); carpentry; plumbing, etc. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • At least 1 year of maintenance technician including HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and appliance repair knowledge • Experience in an affordable housing environment preferred • Technical training and license preferred EQUIPMENT USED • Hand, power and specialty tools. PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT • The employee will be exposed to indoor and outdoor work environments with frequent exposure to odors, waste, insects, pests and occasional exposure to confined spaces. The noise level changes on a consistent basis. • The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grasp with both hands, or feel; substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; reaching and pulling with hands and arms. • Prolonged standing. Occasional walking is required for short distances. • Ability to consistently move/drag/lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis • Specific vision abilities required by this job include having accurate color vision • Frequent stretching out of arms, and use of upper body. • Occasional turning and twisting at the waist. • Noise level is moderate.