JOB SUMMARY:

Works with the team leader performing various skilled and semi-skilled duties necessary to update and remodel apartment units as assigned. 

REPORTS TO:  Remodel Team Leader

STATUS:

This is a full time hourly non-exempt position that generally works forty hours per week.  The employee is on-call for snow removal and emergencies and may be required to come in early, stay late, and work during the weekend.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with other crew members to accomplish apartment updates in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Strips down and removes interior materials being updated and remodeled.
• Hauls away refuse and delivers new materials.
• Installs new cabinets, hardware, and appliances.
• Updates plumbing and electrical fixtures.
• Installs tile, grout, and seals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate preferable
• Commercial construction experience desirable
• Hands-on, working knowledge of:
  • Methods, procedures, equipment and tools of the building trades as they relate to assigned area
  • Safety rules and building code regulations as applied to the building trades and pertaining to apartment facilities
  • Technical aspects of field of specialty
• Effective communication skills.
• Must be able to read and write English
• Reliable to arrive at assigned work location on time.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to assess and handle problems.
• Must be able to prioritize work.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Criminal history must comply with company guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing/Walking:  This position requires the employee to stand and walk on an almost constant basis
• Bending:  The employee must bend to perform various tasks on a frequent basis.  Must have mobility and flexibility to reach any area within an apartment
• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling:  The employee must be able to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 80 pounds
• Carrying:  The employee must carry ladders, hedge trimmers, bags of salt and other items with him/her as he/she works
• Vision:  Visual acuity sufficient to read and drive a motor vehicle is required.
• Hearing: Ability to listen to and understand information presented in English is required.
• Speaking: Ability to talk to others and effectively convey information in English is required.    

ENVIRONMENT:

• This position works inside and outside.  The inside is heated in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer.  The employee is exposed to the elements present at the time work is being performed, including but not limited to, exposure to heat, extreme cold, rain, snowfall, wind, and humidity
• The employee is exposed to various chemicals including, but not limited to, paint and ice/snow melting salts
• The employee is required to operate power equipment including, but not limited to, a snow blower, power and manual landscaping equipment and a power washer

COMPENSATION:

Pay schedule is currently $10.00-$12.00 per hour depending on experience. 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, and may be modified periodically.

How to Apply

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor ensures the assigned apartment community is in good repair at all times in the most efficient and cost effective manner in order to achieve the highest possible level of customer satisfaction.  The Maintenance Supervisor also supervises the maintenance staff, and performs other duties, including manual and mechanical snow removal, as assigned.

 

Status:

This is a full time hourly non-exempt position that generally works forty hours per week with occasional overtime.  The employee is on call for snow removal and emergencies and may be required to come in early, stay late, and work the weekend.  Overtime may be required.  Regular work hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. with a one-hour meal break.

 

Essential Functions:

1.       Directly supervises maintenance staff assigned to location. This includes training, providing feedback, appraising, and disciplining.

2.       Assists and advises the Site Manager and Property Manager regarding the most efficient and least costly manner in which to handle long and short term repairs and maintenance of the buildings within the assigned community.

3.       Plans and directs an effective preventive maintenance schedule to be carried out by the Maintenance Technicians.

4.       Plans and directs the execution of all repair and maintenance in an assigned area.

5.       Develops long-range plans, prioritizes maintenance needs, and ensures objectives are met.

6.       Manages development of area suppliers and contractors to be used for repair and maintenance work.  Evaluates current/proposed contractors and ensures contractors meet preset criteria.

7.       Participates in development and implementation of property facilities budget.

8.       Conducts physical inventory of parts stock quarterly. Completes consolidated inventory form and forwards to the Facilities Manager.

9.       Identifies preliminary list of repair and maintenance projects in conjunction with the Property Manager and Site Manager and submits to the Facilities Manager for consideration/approval.

10.    Develops preferred supplier/contractor list for assigned property and submits for approval and publishing.

11.    Submits to Property Manager and Site Manager on a weekly basis, all worksheets, time sheets, copies of receipts, miscellaneous correspondence, and other required information.

12.    Provides emergency service on a 24 hour, on-call basis through cell phone, voice mail and/or pager system.

13.    Performs salting and manual and mechanical snow removal in all weather conditions.

14.    Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Job Qualifications:

1.       High school graduate, preferred.

2.       Commercial construction experience is preferred.

3.       Must have experience working with HVAC refrigeration equipment and performing HVAC repairs.  Must have a minimum of Type II Freon Recovery Certification or must obtain certification within six months of obtaining position.

4.       Must have hands on working knowledge of residential appliances and equipment.

5.       Must be able to effectively manage staff.  Supervisory background in maintenance, construction, or a related field is preferred.

6.       Must use good judgment at all times.

7.       Must be able to read and write English.

8.       Must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing.

9.       Must be able to convey information in English in a classroom setting regarding new or changed vital equipment and repair procedures.

10.    Must be self motivated.

11.   Must be able to assess and handle problems.

12.    Must be able to gather information from multiple sources to develop alternate solutions to repair and maintenance issues.

13.    Must have and maintain a valid Michigan Drivers License with an acceptable record.

14.    Criminal history must comply with company guidelines.

 

Physical Requirements:

1.       This position requires the supervisor to walk the property.

2.       Stair climbing: This position requires the supervisor to climb stairs to apartments on the second floor.

3.       Must have the ability to work under stressful conditions, such as determining emergency repairs needed to keep an apartment occupied or to restore an apartment to acceptable condition.

4.       Must have the mobility and flexibility to reach any area within an apartment.

5.       Must be able to lift and push or pull a minimum of 80 pounds.

6.       Must be able to engage in salting and manual and mechanical snow removal in all weather conditions.

7.       Must be able to participate in indoor and outdoor activities all year.

8.       Vision: Visual acuity sufficient to read small print on reports and a computer monitor and to drive a motor vehicle is required.

9.       Hearing: Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented in English is required.

10.    Speaking: Ability to talk to others in English and effectively convey information in English is required.

 

Environment:

1.    The employee in this position works inside and outside and may be exposed to all weather conditions.  The inside is heated in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer.  The employee is exposed to the elements present at the time work is being performed including, but not limited to, exposure to extreme heat and cold, rain, snowfall, wind, and humidity.

2.    The employee is exposed to various chemicals including, but not limited to, paint, turpentine, and chemicals for the swimming pool. 

3.    The employee is required to operate power equipment including, but not limited to, snow blower, power landscaping equipment, and various tools.  Other equipment used includes a telephone, computer, printer, fax machine and adding machine.

 

Compensation:

Pay schedule currently ranges between $12.00 - $13.50 per hour depending on experience.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, and may be modified periodically.

How to Apply

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks for apartment buildings in an assigned service area.  Responsibilities include providing timely and cost effective repair and maintenance of all types of equipment and appliances and general repairs, ensuring that Dart Properties are maintained and in good repair at all times, to achieve the highest possible level of customer satisfaction.

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

STATUS: 

This is a full time hourly non-exempt position that generally works forty hours per week. The employee is on-call for snow removal and emergencies and may be required to come in early, stay late, and work the weekend.  Regular work hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. with a one-hour meal break.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Repairs, maintains, and replaces a variety of equipment and appliances including ovens, microwaves, washers and dryers, water heaters, garbage disposals, etc.
• Performs general repairs in conjunction with pre-scheduled equipment repairs. Prepares repair and maintenance worksheet upon completion of work.
• Requests purchase orders from Maintenance Supervisor to obtain major replacement items, including those covered by warranty.
• Establishes monthly schedule for preventative maintenance and submits to the Maintenance Supervisor for approval and distribution.
• Maintains basic prescribed inventory of parts and equipment. Purchases replacement items from a pre-established supply house.
• Oversees outside contractors providing emergency overload repairs on assigned buildings. Provides emergency service on a 24 hour, on-call basis through a voicemail/beeper system. The Maintenance Supervisor, when necessary, establishes priorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some repair and maintenance experience in equipment and appliances preferred.
• Experience in working with plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs.
• Experience repairing residential heating systems is preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize emergency calls.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills to gather information from multiple sources for the purpose of developing alternative solutions to repair and maintenance issues.
• Must have and maintain a valid Michigan Drivers License and an acceptable driving record.
• Must live within thirty minutes of normal drive time of the assigned property, or within thirty days of hire must live within thirty minutes of normal drive time of the assigned property.
• Criminal history must comply with Company Policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the mobility and flexibility to reach any area of an apartment. 
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Lifting: Must be able to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 80 pounds.
• Must be able to engage in manual and mechanical snow removal.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, kneel, push, pull, and grasp when performing the essential functions of the position.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to read small print and to drive a motor vehicle is required. 
• Hearing: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented in English in person and on the phone is required.
• Speaking: The ability to talk to others in English in person and on the phone and effectively convey information is required.

ENVIRONMENT:

• This position works inside and outside. The inside is heated in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer. The employee may be exposed to outside elements present at the time work is being performed including, but not limited to, exposure to heat, extreme cold, rain, snowfall, wind and humidity.
• The employee is exposed to various chemicals including paint, turpentine, and chemicals for the swimming pool.
• The employee is required to operate power equipment including snow blower, power landscaping equipment, and various tools.

COMPENSATION:

Pay schedule currently ranges between $9.50 and $12.00/hour, depending on experience and related certifications obtained.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, and may be modified periodically.

How to Apply