Lead Maintenance Specialist

Job Description: 

Summary

Performs a variety of non-routine and skilled maintenance and repair activities on the community buildings and grounds

Responsibilities

1. Supervises daily maintenance operations, including coordinating maintenance workload, preparing staff schedules and monitoring attendance

2. Assists in developing department procedures and with the orientation, training, and ongoing development of maintenance staff

3. Completes work orders as assigned, through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), to repair or install equipment and machinery or HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, concrete, lock, grounds work, minor parking lot and sidewalk repairs and assist resident’s and/or customers with general maintenance needs

4. Prepares apartments to bring them online, including painting, patching, making repairs and any other tasks necessary to make unit ready for move in

5. Performs HVAC upkeep, tracks inventory, recommends purchases, and completes reports

6. Conducts equipment maintenance, testing, lubricating, and cleaning machinery, as well as reporting any equipment malfunctions, repairs, or replaces defective items

7. Assists in maintaining the appearance of the main buildings, outside buildings and grounds, including snow removal and salting

8. May be responsible for conducting inspections and drills (“Life Safety”) including but not limited to sprinkler inspections, fire drills, electrical inspections, bed inspections etc. 

9. Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, trash/waste storage and disposal and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and chemical agents

10. Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations and reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately

11. Required to remain on-call, when assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• High school diploma or equivalent; Trade school preferable

• Valid driver’s license preferred

• Must possess knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, small equipment repair

• Must be proficient in the use of saws, hand tools, carpentry equipment, lawn equipment and alarm systems

• EPA refrigerant certification type II required

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of peers

• Must maintain phone in order to respond to emergencies and to be “on call”

• Experience with “The WorxHUB” CMMS preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat). On occasion, may be subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by EverTrue in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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