Assistant Maintenance/Porter

Basic Purpose

Responsible for preparing apartments for new residents and assisting Lead Maintenance Technician with additional maintenance responsibilities including the cleanliness and appearance of common areas and property grounds. The position responsibilities for Maintenance and Porter positions will be combined as outlined in this Assistant Maintenance Technician-Porter job description based on business requirements that may include property size and budget constraints.

This position is responsible for all of the following:

Completing light maintenance repairs in order to prepare apartments for new residents

Completing maintenance requests on occupied apartments including, but not limited to, plumbing repairs and replacements, major appliance repairs, interior and exterior carpentry, painting, and roof repairs

Performing maintenance in leasing office, clubhouse, laundry rooms, models, pool areas, and property fences

Maintaining pool and Jacuzzi areas including chemical checks, cleaning, and repairs to the system

Assessing extraordinary maintenance required for the property (i.e., repairing and replacing guttering and screens, painting curbs, parking lot repairs, repairing outside lighting and cleaning globes, repairing and replacing patio and privacy fences, determining carpet damage)

Responsible for depositing ice-melt and shoveling snow as necessary during inclement weather

Ordering maintenance materials, supplies, and products for the property with the approval of the Property Manager

Relaying or repairing carpeting

Assuming the responsibilities of a Lead Maintenance Technician when necessary

Removing and disposing of trash on property grounds (i.e. cigarette butts, dog feces, soda cans, broken tree limbs, etc.)

Removing and disposing of trash from vacant apartment units as needed

Sweeping and cleaning trash dumpster area daily

Sweeping and blowing entranceways, sidewalks, breezeways, and curbs two (2) times per week or as needed

Completing landscape changes including, but not limited to, plant installation and weeding

Watering and weeding flowerbeds; removing dead shrubs and trees

Placing sprinkler hoses and moving them throughout the day

Putting away lawn equipment (sprinklers, hoses, etc.) at the end of each workday

Maintaining the pool and Jacuzzi including chemical checks, cleaning, etc.

Removing and disposing of trash in and around pool and Jacuzzi

Cleaning pool deck and furniture daily; straightening pool furniture

Assisting Property Manager in tagging broken down cars and delivering notices/newsletters to residents

Completion of weekend porter checklist and turning it in to property manager

Shampooing all carpets

Completing all job-related tasks assigned by Property Manager or Property Supervisor

Requirements:

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Six (6) months related experience, including light electrical and plumbing

Available for on-call

Must be able to read, speak and understand English for business purposes

Must be able to read and write instructions, short correspondence, memos, service requests, and to converse with residents, co-workers, and vendors in a professional manner.

Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation including criminal record search, employment verification, and drug screen

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs; use hands to grasp, finger, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk; hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees must be physically capable of moving appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers) with the assistance of an appliance dolly.

Employees may also be required to lift heavy objects up to 75 pounds with the assistance of a dolly and another employee.

Must be physically capable of removing, repairing, and reinstalling: garbage disposals, light fixtures, doors, refrigerators, sinks, bathroom stools, washers, dryers, and dishwashers.

PERKS:

We are looking for innovative, fun, customer service professionals with the drive and determination to succeed at the next level. Case offers tremendous growth and advancement opportunities! We offer competitive pay and outstanding benefits to all our full time employees including: Heath Insurance, Rent Discounts, Paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, Property Performance Bonuses, and Safety Bonuses.