REPORTS TO

Regional Manager, District Manager, or Property Manager

EMPLOYEE STATUS

Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime

OVERVIEW

Maintenance/Make Ready Tech is responsible for helping to maintain the entire property in an attractive, comfortable condition. This includes but is not limited to assisting in trash pickup on the property, completing the make-readies of vacant units, handling on-call if necessary to handle emergency maintenance, and helping with resident functions if requested.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete vacant units to make ready status according to established procedures.
• Assist with the repair of appliances, as requested.
• Assist with the repair of general plumbing and basic electrical needs of the property to include replacing/fixing toilets, light switches, garbage disposals, ceiling fans, etc.
• Rekey locks, as requested.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies, and reports to the manager when items need reordering.
• Replace burned-out light bulbs, broken globes, etc., in units and throughout the exterior of the property, as needed.
• Performs corrective maintenance as directed.
• Observes the condition of the apartment and report any unusual circumstances (Size/number of pets, unauthorized occupants, illegal activity, etc.)
• Observes the condition of the property in general and report any unusual circumstances.
• Makes regular inspections of the grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment, as directed.
• Should be familiar with the location of power, water, and gas turnoff valves, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers, and fire hydrants on the property.
• Enters occupied apartments to perform necessary repairs when directed by management.
• Notifies Property Manager regarding any supplies necessary to complete service requests.
• Attends training seminars, as requested.
• Wears company uniform during work hours and when on call.
• Ensure all interior and exterior repairs to maintain apartments, common areas, buildings, and grounds are completed according to established procedures. Cleans up thoroughly after performing work.
• Perform grounds maintenance ensuring high-level curb appeal.
• Ensure that all Federal, State, and County Health and Safety Codes, Laws, and Standards are adhered to.
• Perform pool cleaning daily, maintain pool chemical log and ensure property chemical balance, if applicable.
• Maintain maintenance shop in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
• Participate in resident retention activities.
• Understand and adhere to all Fair Housing laws.
• Adhere to established Sunquest Properties’ emergency policies and procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and assigned training.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Above average wrote and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Uses good safety habits at all times.
• Neat, clean appearance.
• Works well with others
• Needs to be thorough, reliable, responsible, honest, organized, flexible, and service-oriented.
• Possesses basic knowledge of the following:

• Electrical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Painting procedures

• Prior apartment maintenance experience is preferred but not required.

WORK HOURS

Full-time hours. Must be available some weekends for staffing needs and emergencies.

DRIVING/TRAVELING REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent need to utilize personal transportation to inspect competitive apartment communities and the surrounding neighborhood, supply runs, Regional meetings, etc.
• Occasional use of a golf cart may be necessary.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

SUNQUEST VALUES

In order to achieve success, the Sunquest team must embrace certain core principles and values.

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Competence
• Tenacity & Enthusiasm
• Creativity
• Professionalism
• Drive

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Attendance is an imperative job function.
• Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules, and procedures of the company, including those set out in the Employee Handbook, or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees.

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 lbs and constantly moving furniture, appliances, and heavy machinery correctly and safely.
• Frequent climbing – ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., in addition to using feet, legs, hands, and/or arms.
• Body agility is important.
• Ability to maintain equilibrium is also important to prevent falling from high places or when walking, standing, or crouching.
• Stooping – downward and forward by bending legs and spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Frequent kneeling and bending legs at the knees to come to rest on one or both knees.
• Frequent crouching downward and forward by bending legs and back/spine.
• Frequent reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Frequent handling of various sizes and weights of items. Needs the ability to seize, hold, grasp turn, or otherwise work with one or both hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hands, such as to turn a switch or replace a light bulb.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a drug test and criminal history background check prior to employment with Sunquest Properties, Inc.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the company. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities, and assignments required by company officials. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any employee. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross-training in other functions to ensure satisfactory operations