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**Duties and Responsibilities Performs a variety of maintenance tasks with minimal supervision. May workindependently or be assigned to a crew of workers. May give assistance or beassigned to specific functions and duties requiring power and/or hand tools toperform general maintenance, repair, and construction. Specific duties includethe following:

Responsible for maintaining all occupied units and prepares all empty units foroccupancy.

Clean up any debris caused by maintenance work using maintenance suppliesprovided -not personal items of the resident; leave completed work order or note in allapartments entered and record time spent in each unit on work order.

Perform any required maintenance on unoccupied units to make ready for occupancy.Check all appliances, plumbing, window, wall and floor coverings (i.e. linoleum,sinks, faucets, and drapes) for necessary repair and make such repairs.

Perform any necessary maintenance in office, clubroom, models, pools, and exterior ofproperty and be alert to physical problems seen in the course of work performed.Notify manager at once of such problems.

Inform Head Maintenance of any repair work needing an outside contractor or anyreplacements of major appliances that will be necessary.

Maintain schedule of periodic preventative maintenance as follows: Clean boilers twice a year Check photocells at least once a month Change air conditioning filters at least once every three months, and other dutiesas required. Maintain and inventory an adequate stock of supplies. Purchase or request from Property Manager to purchase supplies as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and Knowledge High school graduate or GED equivalent. Experience and an acceptable level ofliteracy may be considered in lieu of education qualification. HVAC Certifiedpreferred.

Good knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used inplumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs: and in the repair of householdappliances, and heating systems.

The employee must be dependable, able to work under pressure (deadlines), possessknowledge of safety procedures and practices. Must also be able to work a flexibleschedule to accommodate after hour and weekend emergencies.

Must have valid drivers license.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND GIVEN The Employee receives assignments from the Director of Maintenance ordelegated maintenance staff. The employee initiates and follows through theassignments with a minimal of supervision. Situations that arise and are notcovered by instructions are referred to the Manager or dealt with independently,depending on the circumstances.

This is not a supervisory position.

**PERSONAL CONTACTS The employees personal contacts are primarily with residents and other employees.Contacts with residents are particularly important. The purpose of these is to giveand obtain information necessary to do the maintenance tasks efficiently and safelyand document all actions. Conditions under which contacts occur can range fromnormal to stressful in an emergency situation, water leaks or power failure.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and involves physical exertion such asclimbing, walking, overhead work, stooping kneeling, heavy lifting, and repetitiousmotion. Employee must be able to lift 25lbs or more, have extensive mobility and bein excellent physical condition.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT Work involves moderate risks, which are common to contractors and engineers such asexposure to fumes, animals, dust, slippery or uneven sidewalks machinery, chemicals,electricity, etc. Work may require special safety precautions and use of protectiveclothing or gear such as helmet, mask, goggles, or steel-toe shoes.