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. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc. RESIDENT SERVICE • Performs maintenance tasks personally and delegates to assistants.  Oversees and occasionally inspects work performed by assistants. • Institutes and manages system for handling resident service requests.  Completes work orders within 24 hours when possible. • Schedules maintenance personnel in conjunction with manager so that maintenance is available for emergency purposes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE/SAFETY • Conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings with entire staff; maintains and communicates HAZCOM standards.  Keeps MSDS sheets current and readily accessible.  Maintains thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants. • Must be aware of the condition of the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct hazardous conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights. AC CERIFIED is a must.
Diagnoses and performs on a daily basis minor and routine maintenance/repair involving the following: • Electrical and plumbing (including water lines) • A/C and heating systems • Appliances • Water irrigation systems • Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings • Tile, carpet, flooring • Roofing, gutters, fasteners • Interior/exterior lights • Fireplaces • Ceiling fans • Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable) • Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors • Boiler, gas and electric • Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks • Controlled access systems (where applicable) • Ceiling leaks • Walls • Pool areas, tile, jacuzzi, pool furniture • Ensures that all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule. • Reports all major repairs and requisitions to manager prior to any expenditure of funds. • Possesses knowledge of budget and budget compliance. • Changes locks and make ready keys. • Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vise versa) as circumstances warrant.  Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.  Use a dolly or back support belt. • Maintains adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials to handle most common repairs and situations. • Identifies all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts and prepares