In Unit Maintenance Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the daily completion of all in‑unit maintenance work orders, maintenance of all Gant units in a state of good repair, and performance of in‑unit semi‑annual preventive maintenance programs.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily completion of Maintenance work orders in a timely and efficient manner.
• Quality completion work orders pertaining to all areas of In‑Unit Maintenance including:
  • Kitchens and appliances.
  • Thermostats, zone valves and heat registers.
  • Furniture repair.
  • Bathroom and fixtures.
  • Electrical fixtures and lamps.
  • Doors, locks, deadbolts.
  • Carpentry repairs.
  • Semi‑annual preventive maintenance programs.
• Utilize online work order system and inventory software used for daily and monthly billing procedures.  
• Assist with the purchase, receipt, storage and control of all in‑unit Maintenance supplies, equipment and tools.
• Assist with the performance of regular inventories and maintenance of necessary supplies.
• Daily cleanliness of the maintenance office and shop.
• Complete of special projects as assigned.
• A general understanding of the following:
  • Heat and hot water systems
  • Water softener
  • Fire and safety equipment
  • Elevators
  • Pools and spas
  • Gant Vans
  • Sprinklers
• Winter snow removal as required.
• Adhere to safe lifting procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of all fire and emergency procedures and Gant safety standards; 
• Continually monitor all work areas for safety and sanitation.
• Other duties as assigned. 

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous maintenance or property management in luxury hotel or residences preferred.
• Experience with electric and small hand tools such as a power saw or drill, basic understanding of plumbing, electric, appliances and carpentry.
• Ability to respond to multiple demands in fast paced environment with a positive attitude.
• Availability and willingness to work additional hours when necessary to guarantee quality work and a safe property and facilities.
• Honest, dependable, able to initiate and work well on own.
• Cooperative with all levels of team members, guests, owners.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Property includes 143 condominium units accessible by floor via elevator.  Some units on each floor accessible only by small flight of stairs.  
• All units contained in 10 buildings on 5 acres within walking distance: work will require traversing outdoors with potential for adverse conditions and exposure to outdoor elements or a combination of both indoors and outdoors and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces, and occasional outdoor work.
• Maintenance workshop accessible by stairs and equipped with all necessary equipment to perform services for units and grounds as well as an inventory of supplies for in-unit repairs.
• Storage areas containing pool and spa chemicals, lawn equipment such as lawn mowers, snow blowers, lawn fertilizers, and chemicals such as snow melt, fertilizer, etc.
• Ability to lift and move heavy appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, microwaves, and furniture such as hide-a-beds and mattresses approximately five days continuously, twice a year, and as needed.
• Manual dexterity required for using manual and power tools, fixing electrical fixtures and appliances, furniture repair, etc., as well as repairing gardening equipment, planting, cleaning and maintenance of pools and spas, etc., repetitively, on a daily basis.
• Ability to climb stairs, bend over and kneel in order to check heat valves, crawl under stairways, reach to replace fire bricks, stretch, push a refrigerator and pull a loaded dolly, and lift and carry 50-75 pounds at a time on a daily basis.

 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 

• Manual hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.
• Electric power tools such as drills, grinders, saws, etc.
• Telephone system, computers, printers.
• In unit appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, TV's, vacuums, etc.
• Ventilation equipment.
• Washers and dryers.
• Miscellaneous building equipment. 

This Job Description in no way states that these are the only duties of an employee in this position.  The employee is required to comply with all instructions and other related duties requested by his or her manager. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. I hereby certify that I have read and understand the contents of this job description as outlined above and that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodation.   Further, I understand that failure to perform these duties as assigned may be grounds for dismissal.