Job Description
Job Description
POSITION: MAKE-READY MAINTENANCE (REPORTS TO MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR)
JOB BRIEF: In coordination with the Manager and Senior Maintenance Technician, the Make-Ready employee’s primary responsibility is to ensure that all vacated apartments are thoroughly restored to ‘market-ready” status in a timely manner and according to the Manager’s timetable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GREET EVERY RESIDENT YOU SEE, EVERY DAY, ALL DAY IN A POSITIVE WAY
- Inspects vacated apartments and completes make-ready checklists. Informs Senior Maintenance Technician and Manager of needed services and repairs.
- Routinely performs the following duties to restore the apartment to “market ready” status:
- Check all lights and replace bulbs as necessary.
- Replace or repair windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, closets.
- Check applicable appliances and inform Senior Maintenance Technician of problems.
- Assist in changing or removing appliances from the apartment.
- Make keys when necessary or requested.
- Check faucets sink plugs and repair/replace as necessary. Replace washers when needed.
- Perform exterior repairs to sinks, bathtubs, etc., when warranted. Assist with painting duties when requested. Transfer paint from storage areas to apartment units when the painting is scheduled.
- Repair or replace curtains, miniblinds, ceiling fans, etc.
- Repair plaster holes in walls, paint as necessary.
- Inspect bathroom tiles, perform minor repairs/replacements,
- Change A/C filters
- Operate carpet cleaning equipment to clean carpets.
- Lend assistance during trash-outs; e.g., moving heavy/bulky items to dumpster.
- Replace vacancy lock (if applicable) on day lock is changed for new resident for move-in. Also changes out P.O. box lock when requested (if applicable).
- Assist in keeping grounds always clean.
- Assist maintenance team when requested.
- Deliver notices to apartments when requested.
- Report supply needs to Manager and/or Senior Maintenance Technician.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Manager or Senior Maintenance Technician.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.
Equipment Requirement: Required to wear back support belt and gloves as tasks dictate. Wear appropriate shoes (no flat bottom sneakers.)
Work Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:30 am. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Weekly schedule may change as required. May be necessary to work weekends.
Equipment: An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of cleaning fluids and tools, including mop, broom, vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaning equipment, buffer, step ladder, full ladder, hand tools, key-cutting machine, hand truck, wheelbarrow.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel Perform routine cleaning; pick up debris.
Climb Stairs Routine duties require access to 2nd and 3rd floor apartments.
Push or Pull Move light furniture, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
Reach Above Shoulder Perform routine cleaning duties.
Climb Ladders Perform routine cleaning duties.
Grasp/Grip/Turning Handle cleaning tools and equipment.
Finger Dexterity Handle cleaning tools and equipment.
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, paint, carpet cleaning equipment, etc.):
Over 100 lbs. Rare need (less than 1 % of the time)
50 - 75 lbs. Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)
25 - 50 lbs. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)
1 - 25 lbs. Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)
• Writing: Inventory maintenance, requisition, requests, required maintenance reports.
VISION REQUIREMENTS
• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to notice difference between clean and unclean. Observe areas needing attention.
• Frequent need (33% to 60% of the time) to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach. Observe and assist Maintenance; observe problems throughout property.
HEARING REQUIREMENTS
Not essential. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to receive instructions from residential management. Written instructions should be acceptable.
SPEAKING REQUIREMENTS
Not essential. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to ask questions, request supplies. Written instructions should be acceptable.
DRIVING/TRAVELING REQUIREMENTS:
None.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Indoors (66% to 100% of the time). Occasionally outdoors (1% to 33% of the time).
• Occasional exposure (1% to 33% of time) to cleaning solvents, adhesives, paint fumes, etc.
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions.
REASONING DEVELOPMENT
Moderate. Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one to two-step instructions. Deal with standardized situations with occasional or no deviations from standard procedures.
TESTING
- Personal Assessment, Background, and Drug screening required.
COMPENSATION:
- Competitive pay
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO