Job Description

Hiring For Multiple Locations: West Palm Beach, FL to Sunny Isles, FL

Salary: $80,000/yr-$115,000/yr.

Company Information

FirstService Residential is simplifying property management. Its hospitality-minded teams serve 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada. The organization partners with boards, owners, and developers to enhance the value of every property and the life of every resident.

Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Experience being part of a high-performing team with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

This position assumes total responsibility for the “physical plant.” Closely monitors, identifies, and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance of the building(s), including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanic, painting, flooring, patching, general hardware, other minor building repairs and cleanliness. Makes recommendations, performs repairs, replacement maintenance and implements preventive maintenance as established by Company procedures and guidelines.

Additional Duties:

• Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building(s).
• Supervises, trains, and directs maintenance staff through work orders.
• Plans, monitors, and appraises job results, coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees.
• Assesses repair needs and estimated time needed for repair (including evaluating problems to determine whether professional assistance or further instruction is needed to complete task/repair).
• Monitors the functions of service contractors and building repair and maintenance contractors.
• Inventories and acquisitions maintenance supplies.
• Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises.
• Completes reports/work orders of repairs (work needed).
• On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager.
• Schedules and assigns work responsibilities to employees to meet shift requirements.
• Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job.
• Administrates preventive/reactive maintenance schedule.
• Records and evaluates preventive maintenance activities and programs.
• Oversees or participates in construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment.
• Orients and trains employees to perform maintenance activities and tasks.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs if a permit is not required to conduct the job.
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of maintenance team members

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred. Maintains current knowledge in the field of

maintenance repairs and replacements through industry sponsored educational seminars.

• HVAC and/or other related trade licenses/ certifications may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

• Painting, carpentry, plumbing and electricity.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy work.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft offices applications - Word, Excel spreadsheets, and e-mail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Tools & Equipment Used

Physical Requirements & Working Environment

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. following appropriate safety procedures.
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time; be able to reach overhead; have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, navigating the property/building quickly and easily as required to meet the job functions.
• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 14 ft on A-frames and 21 ft on extension ladders)
• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, humidity)
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. occasionally to complete assigned job tasks.
• Communicate, receive, and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken and written word.

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