Maintenance Technician

Tampa FL

Description

Responsibilities To perform building upkeep and repairs, building maintenance worker's duties and responsibilities often include: • Maintaining records of any work and inspections done on-premises • Performing inventory on repair supplies • Keeping repair tools and supplies clean and organized • Setting up repair appointments with mechanics or electricians when needed • Making and installing new furniture or equipment • Ensuring all safety systems are functioning properly, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors • Conducting routine maintenance on equipment and building systems • Completing safety checks on systems and equipment • Doing pest control, pool maintenance and landscaping • Performing general maintenance tasks for the building or buildings, such as window washing, drywall repair, plastering, carpentry, flooring repair, painting and more • Detecting, identifying and repairing building issues, like basic problems with the building's electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems • Responding to and completing tenant or supervisor maintenance requests. Skills To be an effective building maintenance worker, you should possess several soft and hard skills, including: • Communication skills: Maintenance workers often interact with tenants, customers and supervisors, so they need to be able to communicate in a way that is both clear and friendly. • Time management skills: In many cases, a building maintenance worker has to manage daily tasks and long-term projects. To do this effectively, they need to be able to prioritize tasks, create schedules and develop timelines for completing the work and organizing their time. • Diagnostic skills: Problem-solving and critical thinking are key in this line of work because maintenance technicians regularly have to diagnose issues and develop effective solutions. • Physical strength: This job can be physically demanding, requiring workers to adjust heavy equipment, squeeze through tight spaces, climb tall ladders and carry heavy objects. • Technical skills: Regardless of whether they decide to specialize in a trade, maintenance workers need a basic understanding of electric systems, painting, carpentry and plumbing. • Mechanical skills: This job necessitates expertise in a variety of systems, equipment and tools to effectively complete some of the more complex projects. Requirements • Proven experience as assistant director or other similar position • Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems • Experience using hand and electrical tools • Ability to read technical manuals and drawings • Very good communication and interpersonal skills • Physical stamina and dexterity • High school diploma or equivalent • Successful completion of an apprenticeship is required Competitive Pay based on Experience