Maintenance Assistant

Job DescriptionJob Description

Who we are:

Want to be part of a growing company whose core value includes supporting your success and advancement in the company? CLEAR Property Management isn't a mega-institution where you'd be lost. Clear and simple, we successfully manage properties by making a CLEAR and positive difference in the lives of our , our staff and owners. Since 2008, we've organically grown to become one of the most highly respected Property Management Companies in Texas.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all service requests and repairs are made correctly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with monitoring inventory of parts and supplies at appropriate levels.
• Comply with all personnel management policies and procedures.
• Help Maintenance Supervisor oversee completion of service requests in 24 hours or per community policy.
• Help Maintenance Supervisor ensure staff is motivated and functions as an effective team.
• Maintain superior customer service relationship.
• Communicate effectively with , fellow associates, vendors and supervisors.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to maintain effective preventative maintenance program.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to adhere to budget guidelines.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor to maintain hazard communications program.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features as required to minimize liability concerns.
• Ensure adherence to the company's safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure physical condition of community is maintained according to company operating and safety standards.
• Ensure excellent curb appeal at all times.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.

Maintaining Property

• It is especially critical that the following areas remain neat and free of litter at all times: pool areas, laundry rooms, mail rooms, dumpster areas, recreation areas, grounds adjacent to the road, in front of office, walkways to and from and in-between buildings.
• Pressure wash sidewalks, driveways and garages as needed.
• Clean and maintain pool as directed.
• Perform "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments on a daily basis. Remove all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes. Transfer to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.
• Transfer trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster; keep dumpster doors closed on windy days.
• Clean and sweep dumpster areas and all outdoor recreational areas.
• Distribute communications, i.e. upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters, etc.

Maintenance Functions

• Routinely walks grounds including roof checking for problems and lights out and reports back to supervisors.
• Actively participates in performing work order maintenance repairs and make-ready units.
• Properly performs casual labor, such as lifting/moving heavy items as directed by supervisors and following appropriate safety procedures.
• Performs minor maintenance replacement and repairs in areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other building repairs through daily scheduled work orders.
• Completes turnkey process on vacant units.
• Painting of all common areas and touch up may be required.
• Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Repair and replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance on property as requested.
• Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Other duties, as assigned.

OPERATING SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

Skills & Abilities

• Action and results-oriented, enthusiastic.
• Resourceful, creative, decisive.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently & as a member of various teams and committees with sound judgment.
• Ability to deal effectively with a of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to excellence.
• Pioneering spirit/drive.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines.
• Some weekend hours required
• No specific level of education is required.
• HVAC and EPA Certification I and II required.
• Basic set of hand tools required as they will not be provided by community.
• Ability to read and write English for safety and productivity reasons.
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical functions.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance is required; position requires own vehicle to fulfill all of job’s functions.
• Use of general maintenance equipment and tools including but not limited to: hand tools, ladders, refrigerant recovery units, landscaping, equipment and required safety, paint equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, vacuums, blowers and hoses.
• Two (2) years related experience or training is required.

Experience/Education/Training

• No specific level of education is required.
• HVAC and EPA Certification I and II required.
• Basic set of hand tools required as they will not be provided by community.
• Ability to read and write English for safety and productivity reasons.
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical functions.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance is required; position requires own vehicle to fulfill all of job’s functions.
• Use of general maintenance equipment and tools including but not limited to: hand tools, ladders, refrigerant recovery units, landscaping, equipment and required safety, paint equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, vacuums, blowers and hoses.
• Two (2) years related experience or training is required.

We have excellent benefits that include:

• Monthly commissions for all active employees (all renewals are paid at a rate of $125 each)
• Health, dental, vision, pet, life, , 401(k)
• Leadership and skills training
• Support for a positive work/life balance
• Paid holidays
• 18 PTO Days per year that increase with your length of employment
• An Additional Day Off for your birthday!
• PTO annual accrual increases based off years of employment
• Extra Perks like holiday savings, employee life scholarships, company parties, and the opportunity to help contribute to a growing company’s future success
• We prefer to promote from within, so invest in our team!

CLEAR PM is an equal opportunity employer. Being a minority-owned and led company, we celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.