Preston Racquet Club Condominiums is looking for a Field Service Technician to join our team. The Field Service Technician will be based out of our Dallas office and is responsible for providing on-site client installation, repairs, and maintenance of their equipment.  The ideal candidate is prompt and reliable, has superior support skills and excellent communication. He/she will have a proven track record of client satisfaction and is motivated to provide superior service.

Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree or certification preferred
• Position requires at least 3 years’ experience in property maintenance or equivalent field.
  Work Hours:
  40 hours per week. Weekends as circumstances warrant; on-call on a rotating basis and for emergencies.
  Equipment Requirement:
  Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
  Equipment/Machinery/Tools:
  An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:
  Hand Tools: Various wrenches, hammers, grips, saws, sledgehammers, snips, posthole diggers, etc.
  Power Tools: Wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc.
  User-Moved Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders.
  Mechanical Equipment: Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc.
  Measuring Devices: Calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, gauges, etc.
  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 maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and needed equipment.
  Climb Stairs Service requests, make-ready needs for 2nd and 3rd floor apartments.
  Push or Pull Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
  Reach Above Shoulder Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, parts, etc.
  Climb Ladders Perform routine maintenance/repairs.
  Grasp/Grip/Turning Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
  Finger Dexterity Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
  JOB DESCRIPTION: LEAD MAINTENANCE
  April 2017 SR – Job Description: Lead Maintenance 4 of 5
  • Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
  • Writing: Inventory maintenance, requisition requests, required maintenance reports.
  • Lifting/carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.):
  Over 150 lbs. Rare need (less than 1% of the time)
  75 - 150 lbs. Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)
  25 - 75 lbs. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)
  1 - 25 lbs. Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)
  NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washer/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.
  VISION REQUIREMENTS
  • Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to document maintenance and complete forms, review manuals and operating instructions, read cautionary labels, respond to written instruction from staff and residents. Constant need to see small detail when performing routine maintenance duties.
  • Frequent need (33% to 60% of the time) to see things clearly beyond arm's reach (oversee assistants, observe problems throughout the property).
  HEARING REQUIREMENTS
  • Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate with assistants, office staff, vendors and residents. Must use listening skills to diagnose needed repairs, etc.
  SPEAKING REQUIREMENTS
  • Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to verbally communicate with assistants, office staff, vendors and residents.
  DRIVING/TRAVELING REQUIREMENTS
  • Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors. Rotation "on call" status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at moment’s notice. Pickups and deliveries to the corporate office.
  • Must have valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.
  WORKING ENVIRONMENT
  • Indoors (66% to 100% of the time). Frequently outdoors (33% to 66% of the time), all conditions, often for extended periods.
  • Occasional exposure (1% to 33% of time) to paint fumes, solvents, adhesives, etc. Example: Apartments during/after make-ready.
  • Frequent

The LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times. This involves insuring a clean and well maintained living environment for residents, visitors and staff. It is the LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN'S duty to anticipate, identify and correct any and all problems involving the property and to implement procedures that will prevent such problems. An effective program of maintenance is essential in order to:
• Maintain a clean and well maintained environment.
• Cultivate resident satisfaction.
• Protect the investment of the apartment property owner.