Job Description
- The Maintenance Apprentice / Make-Ready Specialist maintains the appearance of community’s apartments, models, common areas, and grounds according to Franklin Street standards and makes repairs and improvements as necessary.
Completes applicable service requests in a timely manner (24 hour minimum standard)
Performs painting – General and touch-up.
Caulking
Repairs or replaces drywall and other surfaces.
Confirms appliances are operational.
Replaces blinds.
Participates in an ongoing community improvement plan and preventative maintenance program.
Changes locks and makes keys.
Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc. to dumpster when necessary.
Performs a variety other maintenance / repair duties as applicable under the supervision of a Maintenance Technician / Supervisor, or Property Manager.
Posts fliers.
- Performs custodial duties which include but are not limited to:
Cleans and performs “trash-outs” etc. to ensure vacant units are ready for occupancy.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area and maintenance shop in adherence with company guidelines.
Performs daily cleaning and upkeep of the clubhouse, mailroom, pool area, laundry room, kitchen equipment, and any other common areas on the property.
Responsible for the care, maintenance, and inventory of all pool furniture, supplies and equipment, etc. owned by the property and/or the management company.
Replaces light bulbs in common areas, models, and vacant units.
Pressure washes outer buildings, sidewalks, pool areas, etc. as needed.
Assists service personnel as needed with special projects.
- Performs grounds keeping / landscaping duties which include but are not limited to:
Picks up litter daily.
Uses brooms, blowers, and other cleaning equipment to clean parking lots, areas around dumpsters, steps, stairs, balcony floors, common areas, club house, etc.
Mows lawns.
Plants and maintains landscaping including weeding, trimming, pest control, etc.
Makes small repairs of broken sprinkler heads as needed.
Participates in an ongoing grounds improvement plan and preventive program.
Ensures all lawn equipment is well-maintained makes small repairs to equipment, if required.
- Maintains courteous and helpful demeanor with residents, prospective residents, co-workers, vendors, etc.
Assists with resident functions as required.
Acts as a team member with all associates of the management staff.
- Must adhere to schedule, be prompt, on time to work and have good, regular attendance.
Must have mode of communication in which to be contacted at home and to respond in cases of emergency.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
- Ability to take direction but work independently.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English at a fluent level in both written and verbal form with residents, co-workers, and vendors.
- Ability to work outdoors and/or without air conditioning for extended periods of time.
- Ability to operate standard maintenance equipment in a proper and safe manner including but not limited to:
Pressure washer
General hand and electric power tools
Appliance dolly
Cleaning chemicals
Ladders including extension ladder
Gas and electric powered, or hand-held chain saw and/or pole saw,
Mower (hand-push and riding), blower, trimmer, edger
- At least 6 months experience in apartment maintenance or similar field.
- A high school diploma or equivalent and professional knowledge of trades / maintenance discipline are required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license (as applicable by property).
Additional Information
ABOUT FRANKLIN STREET:
Franklin Street is a group of companies focused on delivering value-added solutions to today’s commercial property owners. Founded in 2006 during one of the toughest real estate climates, Franklin Street has blossomed into one of the fastest-growing real estate and insurance companies in the Southeast, with offices in Tampa, Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, and Jacksonville. Our family of real estate companies – which include Real Estate, Capital, Insurance, Valuation, and Management Services – is focused on developing solutions for the evolving demands of our clients.
Learn more about Franklin Street at www.FranklinSt.com
Recent Awards Include:
- Fast 100 Award honoring the fastest 100 Fastest Growing companies in the State of Florida
- Fast 50 Award honoring the 50 Fastest Growing companies in Tampa Bay – Tampa Bay Business Journal – 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016
- Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce – Small Business of the Year Finalist
- Tampa Bay Times – Best Places to Work Award
- Best Places to Work Award Finalist – Tampa Bay Business Journal
- Real Estate Forum Magazine – cover feature 2016 “Best Bosses” edition – Andrew Wright, CEO
- 25 to Watch in 2015, Tampa Bay Business Journal – Andrew Wright, CEO
- Satisfacts National Award Winner for Resident Feedback Performance
- Top Volunteer Workplace – United Way Suncoast
- Corporate Philanthropy Award Finalist – Tampa Bay Business Journal 2015, 2016
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