Maintenance technician Jobs in Lafayette, LA

Job Description
Maintenance Technician

Overall Functions:

Performs various maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the community. Handles repairs and improvements of vacant apartments for a market ready status. Works as a team participant along with the maintenance staff to ensure the community meets the quality maintenance standards set by Arbour Valley Management.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares or assist in preparing all vacant apartments to a market-ready condition.
• Pulls resident work orders and completes the work orders in a timely manner.
• Consults with the Maintenance Supervisor of any problems in completing work orders and communicates to Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager that the work order can be closed.
• Performs on-call emergency service as required.
• Reports any maintenance concerns for repairs on vacant, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• May assist in monitoring and/or controlling maintenance inventory and/or supplies.
• Moves heavy objects as requested.
• Assists the Maintenance Director/Supervisor or Property Manager on special maintenance projects, i.e., preventative maintenance of building and/or mechanicals.
• Assist in keeping grounds and common areas free of trash and debris.
• Works closely with management and maintenance staff in developing an integral team that effectively represents the quality and professionalism of Arbour Valley Management.
• Maintains open communications with property management.
• Consistently maintains a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, co-workers and the general public, at all times, on or off the property.
• Attends and participates in training seminars as requested.
• Delivers various communications to residents as needed.
• Attends and assists in setting up for resident functions and activities.
• Drives motorized vehicle on or off property for AVM business.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Must successfully pass background screening and pass drug testing.
• Experienced in the usage of normal hand tools used in construction, maintenance and landscaping.
• Has a valid driver’s license, a good driving record and up-to-date auto insurance.
• Must be able to work any of the seven days of the week as necessary to get the job done.
• Must be able to work inside and outside in all types of weather. Medium to heavy work requiring prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and lifting to a maximum of 100 lbs with frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Good eye/hand coordination is essential. Color perception, the ability to differentiate colors in terms of hue, and the ability identify a particular color or color combination from memory is required. Must be able to lift and work heavy equipment and utilize a ladder as required.

Working Environment:

• The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and, is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.