I have a maintenance guy who is way short of insight into what a maintenance person's duties are at a small historic community which is carrying a lot of prestige. This community has won two national and one state award for restoration and renovation. It was almost an 8 million dollar venture and the building is beautiful. How do I get him to realize that each time he sees something that needs attention, whether it be trash on the grounds or scratches on the elevator doors, that he should go ahead and take care of the situation. When there are stains on the carpets and you see them, get the carpet cleaner and clean it, when there is yuck on a wall, get a rag and wipe it. Ha!, not him! His theory is that if there isnt a work order, then there isnt anything that needs attention. Any one have any training solutions? Any websites that I can glean some info from to present to him? I have talked until I am exausted! I wish I had the power to show him the door, but I dont, darn it!
2006-10-24 11:05:47 · 5 answers · asked by merridy7 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
My husband has done maintenance for property management companies. They all insist on a work order for EVERYTHING. Have you tried telling him that his job is to observe and correct without being told? If not, try that. If so, and he still does not get it, he is not the right person for that job.
2006-10-24 11:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion would have been to show him the door. There is something to be said for self motivation. Do you have other people that do the same job or one similar> I would suggest pairing him up with someone else for a week or so. Let him no what is expected after that week and if that doesn't work I'd hand him his pink slip. It sounds like you have quite the operation and something to be proud of and you want to keep it that way. This guy isn't helping your cause. Good Luck
2006-10-24 11:30:15 · answer #2 · answered by mikeyc06010 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to think about hiring someone else, and from the start tell them that this is part of their job duties.
2006-10-24 11:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write up one-hundred work-orders and keep on writing.
2006-10-24 11:14:33 · answer #4 · answered by Ren Hoek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best we can do
http://www.lawncaredirectory.com/
We haven't had much requests for training of landscapers information.
2006-10-24 11:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋