Maintenance Mechanic

This position is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the property at all times. This involves insuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors and staff. It is the duty of the Maintenance Mechanic to follow all directives given by the Facility Manager and Real Estate Asset Manager.

• Maintain a safe environment
• Cultivate resident satisfaction
• Protect the investment of the
• Complete or abate all emergency work orders within 24 hours
• Complete all urgent work orders within 48 hours
• Complete all routing work orders with in 72 hours

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct all business in accordance with the NHA policies and procedures, state and federal laws, OSHA, ADA, fair housing etc. Perform activities to maintain the continuity of essential environment services in order to guarantee resident comfort and security.
• Conduct building walk-downs daily and replace all burnt out bulbs from hallways and stairwells and batteries in emergency lighting as needed
• Maintain curb appeal of the property at all times.
• Trash-out vacant units within 48 hours
• Complete assigned work orders according to company guidelines
• Strip and wax assigned floors quarterly
• Monitor supplies and advise supervisor of items needed as necessary
• Respond to after hour emergency calls when necessary.

Preventive Maintenance/Safety

• Follows NHA guidelines in proper storage of chemicals, maintaining maintenance data sheets current and readily accessible
• Must be aware of the condition of physical property throughout the property and immediately report unsafe conditions, e.g., broken steps, open holes, broken/burned exterior, broken (doors locks, inoperable smoke detectors, gas leaks).
• Performs minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis, inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition
• Instills a “safety first” attitude not only with maintenance but also with all residents
• Follows NHA guidelines for wearing safety items
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service request (received and completed), vacancy reductions status, work in progress, etc.
• Trains Janitor’s helpers in various areas of repairs, cleaning, etc.
• Assist in the completion of annual inspections

General

• Performs electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
• Performs plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replace fittings, etc.
• Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, locks, etc.
• Performs carpentry work such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and buildings shelves, stripping and waxing floors.
• Assists in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming. Emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc.
• Assist with grounds work when necessary
• Performs limited exterminating services when required
• Participates in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage
• Is responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials
• Performs scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and operating manuals
• Has knowledge regarding water and gas cutoffs, all apartments and fixtures cutoffs and sewer cleanouts
• Has constant knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services and goods
• Assist with move-in and move-out inspections
• Makes sure that all apartment repairs and services are completed correctly and in a timely manner
• Reports all major repairs and requisitions to senior site staff
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment form storage area to apartment (or visa versa) as necessary
• Complete unit trash out within 48 hours
• Performs work area clean up and safety related duties
• Performs any additional duties as assigned by NHA senior staff

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Five to seven years of related experience is required to acquire a thorough knowledge of low-pressure gas/oil fired boilers, central and unitary air conditioning, domestic water, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems.
• Valid drivers license
• Full time maintenance experience or experience in related field
• In-depth working knowledge of general maintenance practices and repairs (tile, concrete floors, painting, plastering and drywall patching, basic carpentry and appliance repairs
• Maintenance experience or related field
• Maintain open lines of communication with internal and external contracts for continuing operations and resolution of problems. Internal contacts include company personnel on site or off and residents
• Concern for work safety programs
• Ability to assist management in daily duties
• Must acquire a “State of New Jersey Black Seal License” within 1 year of employment

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 instructions from staff and complaints fro residents. Constant need to see small details when performing routine maintenance duties.

Hearing Requirements: Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate with staff, residents, vendors, and must use listening skills to diagnose needed repairs, etc.

Speaking Requirements: Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to verbally communicate with assistants, residents vendors, NHA and resident.

Equipment Required: Require to wear back support, safety shoes, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves arid other safety equipment as tasks dictate.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week. Weekend circumstances warrant on call on a rotating basis for emergencies

Equipment/Machinery/Tools: An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following:

• Hand tools – Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, post hole digger etc.
• Power tools – Wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, key machines, etc.
• User moved aids wheelbarrows, dollies, hand tricks, buckets, hoist, jacks, step ladders, double ladders.

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:

*    Climb Stairs – Ability to climb flights of stairs in order to handle service requests

• Make ready needs
• Release elevators when necessary
• Conduct building walk downs
• Assist in emergencies

Push or pull – Move equipment

Reach above shoulder – Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment

Climb ladders – Perform routine maintenance/repairs

Grasp/Grip/Turning – Handle tools, equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs

Finger dexterity – Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs

Writing – Inventory maintenance, requisition request, 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: Washer, dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned furniture, etc.

Working Environment

• Indoors (66% to 100% of the time), frequent outdoors (33% to 66% of the time), all conditions, often for extended periods
• Occasional exposure (1% to 33% of the time) to paint fumes, solvents, adhesives, etc.
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions

Reasoning Development: High – Moderate - Must be able to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and initiate proper course of action. Must effectively convey ideas, images and goals to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally call for minor deviation. Need to think rationally beyond a specific set of instructions, must effectively work within a diverse group of personalities.