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FirstService Residential Maintenance Technician in Manchester, New Jersey

Job Overview:

As aMaintenance Tech,the primaryresponsibilitiesare toperform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities ofcommon areaelements and buildings, condominium buildings and the recreation center including but not limited to carpentry, roofing/gutters, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting tasks and snow removal. Performs minor troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments and reports mechanical malfunctions toappropriate partyfor action. Duties may include the moving of equipment and furnituretovarious sites. Must exercise discretion inidentifyingprojects requiring the services of a higher skilled craftsperson. Maintains and updates work logs asrequired. Must carry work cell phone for required emergency on-call maintenance and snow removal services.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Provideregular status updates to the General Manager
  • Monitor andmaintaininventory each day,submitrequests as needed
  • Take initiative to act with minimal supervision;
  • Recognize and address problems quickly and decisively
  • Promptly respond to emergencies; coordinate with other responders to ensure the safetyof the community
  • Understand and adhere to budgets
  • Complete regular community inspections and prepare status reports
  • Ensure that supplies/tools arealways attendedand stored out of site when possible
  • Perform minor and majorrepairsofcommon areabuildings and equipment as needed,document for follow through withappropriate workorder system and inform supervisorwhenappropriate.
  • Conduct minor repairs on ground level lighting or lighting that can be reached with a6-footladder
  • Regularly inspect property for, and replace, burned out lights
  • Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip and polish floors and stairways and carpets as needed.
  • Dust and polish furniture,woodwork, fixtures, and equipment as needed
  • Move and arrange furniture and equipment, and setup rooms, for meetings as needed
  • Maintaincommon areasincluding but not limited to wipe down handrails, power washwalkways, remove cobwebs, dust furniture, empty and clean trash cans, remove fallenyard debris, pick up garbage and dispose atappropriate disposalsight
  • Clean and stock restrooms, laundry room, elevators, lobby area windows and mirrors,boiler room, electrical room, gas room, lighting fixtures, exit signs,baseboardsandmolding

  • Monitor andmaintainsump pump, boiler equipment, including checking temperature toadjust

  • Check fire escapes and fire escape balconies on all floors ensure compliance to localfire prevention regulations
  • Perform various preventative maintenance functions
  • Be always courteous and pleasant to residents

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Able to read and understand blueprints or plans
  • Valid driver’s license
  • High school diploma or equivalency preferred
  • Twoyears of experience in building maintenance, and repair work
  • Ability to follow verbal and written directions, keepaccuraterecords, fill out logsandjournals, and perform administrative operational functions
  • May berequiredto use personal transportation to perform work duties
  • Knowledge of basic principles of plumbing, wood finishing, electrical and carpentry
  • Ability tooperatea variety of hand and power tools, including drills, floor buffer, vacuum,carpet cleaner, power washer and other tools used in building maintenance
  • Knowledge of methods, materials and equipmentregularly usedin custodial,maintenance and repairwork

Physical Requirements:

  • Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 3 ft).
  • Computer and peripherals, standard and customized softwareapplicationsand tools,and usual office equipment.

  • Must be able to lift 50lbsor more followingappropriate safetyprocedures

  • Must be able to drive
  • Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoortemperatures, weather variations, traffic and equipment noise, equipment vibrations,vehicle and/or chemical fumes, chemicals such as cleaning solvents and grease,machinery and their moving parts and dust.
  • Work duties require the ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces for frequent andprolonged periods of time, and regularly require lifting, bending, stooping, reaching,climbing, push/pull and related physical activities

What We Offer :

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental,andvision.In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paidholidaysand a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may berequiredto attend training and other company functions.

Compensation :

$20.00 - $25.00 perhour

Disclaimer Statement :

The above informationonthis description has been designed toindicatethe general nature and level of work performedby employees within this classification. It is not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensiveinventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired ofemployees assigned to this job. This is not anall-inclusivejob description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules,dutiesandresponsibilities to this job at any time.