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  • @LexVance
    @LexVance  Před 5 lety +5

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    •  Před 5 lety

      You guys dont have a porter?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      @ No we don't. Just me & another tech.

  • @emmantoast310
    @emmantoast310 Před 5 lety +41

    “Big pile of job security” , you can say that again brother. 💯

  • @AJsGreenTopics
    @AJsGreenTopics Před 5 lety +21

    The advice about your attitude towards a problem does make a difference. I also like how you still do the basic jobs and don't think you should not have to because your in a higher position. Great video once again.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +2

      We preach a better sermon with our actions rather than with our lips. Thank you so much for watching AJ!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @tampabaydan3422
    @tampabaydan3422 Před 5 lety +7

    That's what I always tell my new technicians I would never ask you to do anything that I wouldn't do myself and never be proud of being high up on the ladder and having to get back down and do the Dirty Work....👍👍👍👍

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +2

      We preach a better sermon with our actions rather than with our lips. Thank you so much for watching Tampa! I'm in Tallahassee by the way.
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @koshfrey9724
    @koshfrey9724 Před 4 lety +5

    Ive done several jobs in my life. I have found what satisfies me and bores me, despite not being handy in the past..as I hit 30 I started viewing maintenance techs and handymen in a different light.
    Theres just something about the general character of a man who wants to go learn to fix things and keeps at it.
    This is going to sound ridiculous..but I think it will teach me more than I expect it too.
    Heres to 2020!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      Right on! Well said man. Thank you so much for watching Kosh!

  • @velasquezpete
    @velasquezpete Před 5 lety +21

    Exactly bro.. I loved walking and doing my grounds, clears your mind and helps you get ready for the week and day. You can also look for things that need maintenance attention like disconnect box covers and noisy units and stuff. Your a good man Skid, keep up the good work bro.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Exactly! I actually like my morning walks. Exercise & pick up trash & look for issues. Thank you so much for watching Pete!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

    • @raulortega2061
      @raulortega2061 Před 5 lety

      You're a good guy too man. New to this so I'm busy listening and observing.

    • @jameswashington1083
      @jameswashington1083 Před 4 lety

      Someone didnt do the compactor over the wknd..lol..keep up the good work

  • @comerpickles9485
    @comerpickles9485 Před 3 lety +2

    As an apartment maintenance technician, I can confirm this. Some people act like they don't know how apartments work. Some individuals file maintenance requests, but don't want anybody in their apartment at anytime 😂 😂😂.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety +1

      👍😆👍Yep! Thank you so much for watching Comer!

  • @timtambornino5297
    @timtambornino5297 Před 3 lety +1

    thanks for showing the trash part first ,I work at a 20 acre site with 9 dumpster areas , we get a lot of outside dumping , like the beds and couches , truck loads of tires , lawn and tree cuttings , oversized trash bags that take two to lift , all piled in front of the dumpsters so the trash guy will not even try to pull any out .I have found lots of money , mostly change , but I did find a fifty dollar bill once , So I do keep looking ! found a new pair of boots my size too .

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Nice! I love finding cash and goodies. 👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Tim!

  • @ReelGuyTv
    @ReelGuyTv Před 5 lety +2

    Yep. Done all that. Including pressure washing. And not above doing more of it. Right now at Capital Walk we're painting every wall inside the model. 3 of those walls are accent walls.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      👍😊👍 Thank you so much for watching Reel!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @psymonkey1337
    @psymonkey1337 Před 5 lety +2

    Damn man well played on the attitude. I Used to work industrial maintenance and now customer service maintenance. That attitude is awesome. I'm going to adopt it personally. I'm in bowling right now but I have to say that the attitude definitely translates.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Yep! There's nothing more contagious than a bad attitude. It's a battle I fight every day. I'm not perfect and that's okay. As long as I'm working on it & doing my best at it then I'm winning. Thank you so much for watching psymonkey!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @GhostruckerX
    @GhostruckerX Před 5 lety +4

    I'm a grounds keeper right now and I like it a lot. I hope to move up and be as skilled as you one day! Nice content!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +3

      Right on! I started out picking up trash & painting front doors. I didn't know the difference between a flathead & Phillips head screwdriver when I started. 👍😂👍
      Thank you so much for watching Joseph!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @christopherhammond5539
    @christopherhammond5539 Před 3 lety +1

    My first day as a maintenance technician tomorrow I have been binge watching your videos wish me luck.. your videos are helping me feel way more confident will update on How things go soon!!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome! Welcome aboard Christopher! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @DEATHMOP
    @DEATHMOP Před 5 lety +2

    Trash in student housing is a pain. We lost both our porters in a week so the techs are picking up the slack. Just gotta slap the smile on and get it done. Great video man.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      Sounds about right. Student housing is where I started. Did 8 years there & 8 turns! 😂 Thank you so much for watching Oscar!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @MrMegacoffee
    @MrMegacoffee Před 5 lety +2

    Almost 10 Years at this property bro. still doing those things. Not just for New maintenance. Attitude and job security. ( maintenance job is to do what needs to be dun.........

  • @timothycort228
    @timothycort228 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video 👍 i just got hired as tech 2 have been Turing wrenches for 33 years and decided to become maintenance tech have been a m tech for almost a month going from working on cars to picking up trash already have in stalled 2 fridges ,1 microwave do the grounds every day did a turn on an apartment this line of work is so much better short trem goal become tech 3 and keep going and finally living my new career

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      Right on! Welcome aboard Timothy! Thank you so much for watching man!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @Gadaffi313
    @Gadaffi313 Před rokem

    Grounds are my favorite part you get to say good morning to everyone

  • @sawman440
    @sawman440 Před 5 lety +6

    Damn I thought my trash days where bad till I seen yours skid bro.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      👍😂👍 That was a mild one too! Thank you so much for watching sawman!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

    • @SE45CX
      @SE45CX Před 4 lety

      Well at least he has no rain.... For that day.

  • @Rubirosa169
    @Rubirosa169 Před 2 lety

    I am new to your channel and to the maintenance world but I've always been in construction. I agree a good attitude will make your life easier. Thank you Lex you are the man brother glad I found your channel Bud you give us new guys hope and help us realize we are not in over our heads we just have to have a good attitude and face the issues head on. Life is a learning experience.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 2 lety +1

      Right on Ruben! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @jason-ge5nr
    @jason-ge5nr Před 5 lety +7

    hauling trash and sweeping... yup thats bread and butter for first year technician.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching Jason!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @snapperkc9317
    @snapperkc9317 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice video...you just have to accept taking the good with the bad!! Your experience and knowledge will be with you forever.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Right on! Thank you so much for watching Snapper!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @johnemersch5118
    @johnemersch5118 Před 5 lety +1

    Boy do I wish we could trade places for a week. -50 something wind chill, units have pipes freezing. I'll have to invite you up to South Dakota some day. Keep the vids coming.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Wow no thanks. I like Florida. 👍😂👍 I actually played at the bike fest in Sturgis, SD back in 2014 when I was a fulltime guitar player. Beautiful place and state. Thank you so much for watching John!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @RAMBOPUNlSHER
    @RAMBOPUNlSHER Před 5 lety +1

    Grounds cleaning is probably my favorite thing to do yea it can get a little out of hand some times but it sure is job security come in every morning and there’s always something to clean just finished doing grounds and I seen this upload as a superintended I still do it

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Right on! Thank you so much for watching izzi!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @mrswolls
    @mrswolls Před 4 lety

    You know this type of work is actually great exercise. Long duration yet not overly strenuous movement. 💪

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      You're so right! Thank you so much for watching Gizmo!

  • @soloch69
    @soloch69 Před 2 lety

    Maintenance Tech also in Orlando keep up the great job 👏🏼 and great videos

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 2 lety +1

      Right on! Thank you so much for watching Solo Tech!

  • @parr40
    @parr40 Před 4 lety +2

    Another Great Upload....so glad I found this channel

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you Juice! More dirty maintenance to come!

  • @njdevfan20
    @njdevfan20 Před 5 lety

    I am going use your phrase at work. Last week I got into work and night crew left me a lot of work. I like that. Thank you for sharing.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Thank you so much for watching asd!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @DadCMusic
    @DadCMusic Před 2 lety

    Sounds like fun to me! “Why would I not?!?” Exactly. Thanks for the video :)

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 2 lety

      You're welcome Dad! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @equisequis.55
    @equisequis.55 Před 4 lety +2

    I will be starting my maintenance technician job in a couple of days and I am real excited about it. Went through a lot of paper work and background check completed. The facility is ready for me to give them a hand and my skills. They gonna benefit from me. Im a jack of all trades, which helped me land that position. I've done things from cleaning up puke to concrete work.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      Right on! Thank you so much for watching Robrony!

  • @DaleCoreySanford
    @DaleCoreySanford Před 4 lety

    Have a groundskeeper but still do grounds and dog stations. Leaves him open to help with Trash outs and minor tasks we can't get to .

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety +1

      Right on. Thank you so much for watching Corey!

  • @austinbyrd3710
    @austinbyrd3710 Před 5 lety +1

    Keep rocking skidbro. I know there lucky over there to have you! Some people actually care.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Austin!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @ilovevag8437
    @ilovevag8437 Před 3 lety

    I'd hire you and your attitude in a heartbeat! Guys like you will never worry about being employed!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching VAG!

    • @ilovevag8437
      @ilovevag8437 Před 3 lety +1

      Good video. Solid lessons. Keep it up!

  • @realworldtoolreviews
    @realworldtoolreviews Před rokem

    I actually kind of like the idea of dryer vents in the breezeway. At least you don’t have to get on a ladder to get to a third floor dryer vent cover that’s caked with lint. It might make a mess in the breezeway, but it seems like it would be a lot less of a big deal to work on if you get birds nests in them and stuff like that.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před rokem

      So true! Thank you so much for watching!

    • @realworldtoolreviews
      @realworldtoolreviews Před rokem

      @@LexVance Thanks for making all these videos. It’s cool to see some real content about our crazy life.

  • @chbryson1977
    @chbryson1977 Před 3 lety

    . nice videos I've been doing maintenance for 18 years ago and every video has been spot on...

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Right on! Thank you so much for watching chbryson!

  • @702goat
    @702goat Před 5 lety

    Awesome video I’m a porter I do grounds I start at 8 ami go and clean the club house and office I clean the bathrooms and pool area then I go the grounds of the property pick up trash and clean trash can dumpster area is clean, i finish my grounds work by 10 am then i go with the supervisor he’s showing me how to fix things and showing me how things are done I’m learning

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Awesome! Thank you so much for watching Temper!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @strainhunter1273
    @strainhunter1273 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much in just the few videos that I have watched I have learned so much from you.
    If my work would of just told me that I am just supposed to fix things that would of made things so much easier.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching Myke!

  • @walkingfreak
    @walkingfreak Před 5 lety +3

    Thankfully at my resort we have departments dedicated to various things. two guys for trash and recycling, 5-6 guys for painting, 3-4 guys for morning shift hotel maintenance, 2-3 guys for hotel maintenance and me that is preventive maintenance. Also got an entire team for ground maintenance as well.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Wow that's quite a crew. That'd be awesome! It's only me and one other guy where I'm at. Thank you so much for watching Matthew!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @russelladams7134
    @russelladams7134 Před 4 lety +1

    I work as a Groundskeeper and I have done some punch work as well. I have been in the Apartment maintenance industry for about seven years. Many maintenance technicians think that they don't have to do the grounds because they think that is beneath them. To have a clean and efficient apartment property everyone has to pick up the grounds not just the Groundskeeper.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      Yep! Everyone, supervisor included needs to be out there. It's the way I've always done it. Thank you so much for watching Russell!

  • @ProjectAmoeba_
    @ProjectAmoeba_ Před 5 lety +3

    I work at a country club, I've been working here for almost 4 years since I was 17 years old. Started off as a part time coat checker during the winter. once summer came around and I graduated high school I started working full time as a House Keeper. I pretty much do all of the same things in this video but add cleaning bathrooms and vacuuming/sweeping floors, and pressure washing patios and siding. Finally had enough and asked the head of maintenance to let me shadow him so I can gain more experience and be of greater importance to the company. I start my apprenticeship with him this following Wednesday. These last few days I've been watching videos nonstop about basic electrical and plumbing repairs. I cant wait to get my hands dirty with something other than people's trash Haha

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Right on! Thank you so much for watching Pinocho!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @alextanguay2092
    @alextanguay2092 Před 4 lety

    Well done on the vidéo. Just 1 thing .. never push down garbage in a garbage can with your hands bud. You never know, there could be à seringe in there.
    Have a good one !!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Alex!

  • @geoffhoweth
    @geoffhoweth Před 5 lety

    The good old chlorine bucket and pick up stick. lol we pick up trash and housekeeping changes dog stations I feel you man Nice video Skid.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching Jeff? I thought it was Geoff.
      👍😂👍
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

    • @geoffhoweth
      @geoffhoweth Před 5 lety

      @@LexVance well getting swatted on YT makes you change some stuff LOL

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      @@geoffhoweth 😂

  • @kaylamarie8309
    @kaylamarie8309 Před 2 lety

    I always love watching your vids! Helps me keep a positive and grounded attitude with the general public when I really just wish I could turn them all into the farm animals they act like with my mind lol.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 2 lety +1

      👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Kayla!

    • @kaylamarie8309
      @kaylamarie8309 Před 2 lety

      @@LexVance my pleasure Sir 🙂

  • @anthonysandoval965
    @anthonysandoval965 Před 4 lety

    Man I'm impressed OBSKIDWANKANOBI! You dont know wow frustrated I get coming into work monday mornings and see trash blowing thru the parking lots trash piled up at the dumpsters and mail trash overflowing even after the guy on call is supposed to take care of these things over the weekend. Our property isn't as big as yours but guys think that since the office dont open till 10 and theres no1 else to keep a eye on them it's a license to slack off. You know sometimes team w9is more than doing what your told it's doing your job and not being told to do so. If everyone just handled their business stress would be down kn monday mornings. I could go on for hours but it made me really feel good to see you The Skid master Lex Vance doing the damn thing! Keep on doing wat you do brother and much love and Respect! You are the 💣.com!!!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Anthony!

  • @cbretz2578
    @cbretz2578 Před 4 lety

    You are awesome bro!!! Not too many people have that attitude. Do you have a degree?
    I just graduated with a Mechatronics degree and I will be working industrial maintenance at the BMW plant. Im super excited. Im by no means a young buck. 33 years old and 10 years in the Army.
    I say all of that for a quick background on me since I am asking about you. Thanks for this bro!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety +2

      No I never went to college or trade school. Spent my early life in the music business as a guitar player. Got tired of living in a van out of a suitcase so I came home and got a real job.
      Thank you so much for watching C Bretz!

  • @ScorpioandSebek
    @ScorpioandSebek Před rokem

    The mail trash overflowing is also a nationwide problem lol

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před rokem

      👍😆👍 good to hear from you Scorpio!

  • @theunit5939
    @theunit5939 Před 5 lety +3

    coldddddd its 27 degress right now lol, I so envy you right now

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      👍😂👍 Thank you so much for watching Krzy!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @yellowdeer7163
    @yellowdeer7163 Před 5 lety

    I read some of the comments. 192 units not bad. The last one I worked at was 444 units by a college. I was the lead had one asst. 1 make ready 1 porter and a hskpr. It was fairly new but mostly college students! They were PIGS and destroyers. Too much stored anger is my guess. Averaged 35 to 40 move outs per month. Paint and carpets were contracted. We had a stupid 1000 gallon aquarium in the office and had to feed the salt water fish.(many died of overfeeding) I was making 25/hr but even that wasn't enough for as busy as we were. When they built it I found out the electricians wired a lot of the units to the wrong ones and there was no way to fix that.Ask me how I figured that nightmare out. I told the manager about it and of course in one ear out the other. I told her electricity can never be turned off to units on move out. Residents were paying for other units electric. Imagine having a 30.00 (vacant)electric bill one month then 200 the next. It was a mess. I couldn't work like that plus all the micromanagement BS. Our main office was based in Florida. I was in Texas. 20 years Lead. Good Luck Bud! Oh, and that compactor had trash like that every single effing day.Retired in 2013. Of course we all have lots and lots of nightmare stories to tell, and I loved working maintenance!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Right on man! I did 8 years in student housing. Went through 8 turn seasons that go down in August. Good times for sure! Thank you so much for watching Yellowdeer!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @halwiggam5465
    @halwiggam5465 Před 2 lety

    Loved the quote " Become a above average tech."

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Hal!

  • @yesiam1775
    @yesiam1775 Před 5 lety

    It takes a special kind of person to do this but i love it

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      It sure does. Thank you so much for watching 5 5!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @Eddy63
    @Eddy63 Před 5 lety

    Sir Lex-A-Lot , I'm afraid work-persons with your great attitude are far and few between ... Your awesome man ...

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Thank you for the kind words Eddy! It really helps in the age of anonymous internet tough guys. Thank you so much for watching man!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @Justin20129
    @Justin20129 Před 5 lety

    I do not miss working at a property that has a trash compactor.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      I hate'em! Give me a regular big dumpster all day. Thank you so much for watching Justin!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @timreno72
    @timreno72 Před rokem

    I've done maintenance for years and I've seen it all. I've seen an apartment left FULL of stolen items from a tenant on the run, an apartment that was never occupied because a politician using it for the address only and sadly one of my favorite tenants suicide aftermaths. But the best (no sh*t) 3 hot foreign exchange chicks from Sweden who happily sat around the apartment topless. ;)

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před rokem +1

      👍😆👍 Awesome! Just making memories. Thank you so much for watching Tim!

  • @rubenlujan4618
    @rubenlujan4618 Před 3 lety

    In 3 1/2 years of being a maintenance technician, I never, ever, picked up trash around the property nor did I empty trash bags. That's why they have porters. 335 units, we had 2 porters, 3 maintenance technicians and 1 maintenance supervisor.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      That's awesome! I wish we had porters. Thank you so much for watching Ruben!

    • @Izz.yG24
      @Izz.yG24 Před 2 lety

      On 335 units jeez that’s a lot of man power!

  • @Ramzblood
    @Ramzblood Před 3 lety +1

    Pay someone to come in one weekends just to check trash chutes. Folx will do that.
    Like the work, but don't like all the murder for hire attempts on my life. This industry is stacked with cold blooded killers. Trying to get out of this business as it's been detrimental to my health on at least 6 occasions. Trying to do my own business, but cut short at every turn. An the entire system is attempting to veer me back into a contract to continue this great work with this killas

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Right on. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @Dcthetruth85
    @Dcthetruth85 Před 5 lety

    That trash on Monday mornings use to piss me off so bad, especially after holidays.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Ol' Mount Trashmore.
      👍😂👍Thank you so much for watching Dc!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @texasproud3332
    @texasproud3332 Před 5 lety

    Good vid skid attitude is big one to address a lot of times I notice most of these young pups complaining about how they can’t live on what they make I quickly let them know when I was around 16 yrs minimum wage was 1.60 and hour so just put your head and get to work and stop griping that the governments not helping you

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      👍😂👍 Become an above average tech & they'll earn above average money. Thank you so much for watching T X!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @victorvillafane252
    @victorvillafane252 Před 5 lety

    I feel you too man happy Monday that happened to me too man

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      👍😂👍 Thank you so much for watching Victor!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @dreammaster2175
    @dreammaster2175 Před 3 lety

    You're a great worker

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Alisa!

  • @blackstar484
    @blackstar484 Před 5 lety +1

    I have an interview for a industrial pastry company ,I've been an electrician for 5 years it said they were paying $30 an hour but I told them they could give me $24 an because I don't really know much about being a maintenance tech but I didn't tell them that tho

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Right on. Welcome aboard man! Thank you so much for watching BlackStar!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @KenMagee
    @KenMagee Před 5 lety

    I would pay to have my dryers vent into the breezeway. Ours are out the front and back of the buildings. 2nd and 3rd floors are pretty damn high. Sucks completely having to clean the lines and replace the covers with a big ass heavy ladder.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Yea, that sounds rough. Thank you so much for watching Ken!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @texture6
    @texture6 Před 5 lety +1

    Man I would make a killing in recycling. I’d consider it overtime money

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      👍😂👍 Thank you so much for watching texture!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @grobulk8150
    @grobulk8150 Před 5 lety

    Being a grounds keeper is hard for me living pay check to pay check. Not to mention nobody ever appreciates the hard work I do. lol I'm wanting to quit so bad. But I lack good job history so I can't .

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      I hear that. I started out at $8.00 an hour. Then, I started studying how I could provide more value. I found that if I started fixing things, I could bring more value & get paid more. Now, I'm over $20.00 an hour. I discovered that we can have more than we've got by becoming more than we are. And the other side of the coin says, if we don't change how we are, we'll always have what we've got. Thank you so much for watching Gro!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @PaulPeck
    @PaulPeck Před 5 lety

    That’s just the way it’s got to be... 🎸🎵 🎵 🎵 🤟🏻😎

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      👍😂👍 You're killing it Paul! You had like 25,000 subs a few months ago. Now you've busted 40,000! Way to go man!

    • @PaulPeck
      @PaulPeck Před 5 lety

      @@LexVance I appreciate that bro!🙏

  • @EncouragedByYael
    @EncouragedByYael Před 4 lety

    Sure do why would I not.. love this guy already anyway.... like this if you're a maintenance tech I'm the only woman in this part of Tennessee atlease that's what everyone says....

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      Right on! Thank you so much for watching Nikki Nikki!

  • @patrickcowan8701
    @patrickcowan8701 Před 3 měsíci

    We all know we're handymen but a degree in FM sounds so much better.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @shaunsomma2387
    @shaunsomma2387 Před 4 lety

    Wouldn't putting a thermostat with a warmer in the oil so you don't have to reset the compactor be a better way? I know you said a big ol pile of job security but 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      Yea that would be nice. We don't own the equipment though. So, the owners would need to do it. We've told them many times & they say there's nothing they can do. Thank you so much for watching Shaun!

  • @kj3776
    @kj3776 Před 3 lety

    I think I'll like this just need help getting a job so I can get my CAMT Cert. Any advice? I'm in maintenance now for the city but it's only maintenance on parking meters.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      I got in through student housing. They're always hiring. Google "student housing" in your area and go apply at those apartment complexes. Once you get a couple years experience, you can go anywhere. Thank you so much for watching K J!

    • @kj3776
      @kj3776 Před 3 lety

      @@LexVance I'll try this out. Thanks!

  • @chbryson1977
    @chbryson1977 Před 3 lety +1

    Try a garbage shoot on a Monday morning 🤣

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      👍😆👍 nightmare I'm sure. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @christopherhargrave7092
    @christopherhargrave7092 Před 3 lety +1

    U a groundskeeper on this one lol

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      Yep! 👍😆👍 Thank you so much for watching Christopher!

  • @aircooledtx
    @aircooledtx Před 5 lety

    Good jobs,Lex

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Michael!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @ruditheminpinkingrudi3391

    Do you have any tips for a service technician that is trying to become a supervisor any tips or pointers! I've been in the business for 4 years but wanting to take this to the next level! this is a great video by the way!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      Lead by example. We preach a better sermon with our life rather than with our lips. And, stay positive with a good attitude. It's that's simple.
      Thank you so much for watching Rudi!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

    • @ruditheminpinkingrudi3391
      @ruditheminpinkingrudi3391 Před 5 lety

      Lex Vance Thank you! How long you been in the business? What did you do before this?

  • @sbnatomicrecords
    @sbnatomicrecords Před 2 lety

    Awesome!!!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Shawn!

  • @stevenwiggins2537
    @stevenwiggins2537 Před 5 lety

    I got a job interview for this same thing Tuesday, I've been confined to a Turkey processing plant for the last 12 years what are some pointers for this interview.

  • @leathelandlady
    @leathelandlady Před 3 lety

    Way to keep it real!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching Leathelanlady!

  • @SombraLocs
    @SombraLocs Před 5 lety +1

    How cold does it get where you live? I thought Florida stays pretty warm.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      January through February, it gets into the 20's & 30's at night here in North Florida. Daytime highs in the low 50's. Thank you so much for watching Familia!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @adamspears3819
    @adamspears3819 Před 3 lety

    Can you wrap the hydraulic lines with heater jackets?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      If it was my equipment I would. It all belongs to Waste Management. Thank you so much for watching Adam!

  • @ringmaster764
    @ringmaster764 Před 3 lety

    No floors caving in or ceilings falling

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety

      👍😆👍 I've seen it happen while on call. Haven't caught it on camera yet though. Thank you so much for watching Ringmaster!

  • @billdodson207
    @billdodson207 Před 5 lety

    Thanks. Good stuff

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching Bill!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @A4GRET
    @A4GRET Před 5 lety

    I like doing the trash thing each morning except Sundays. What did you do with the furniture?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      We put it behind the gate. We have a guy that comes & hauls bulk trash away once a week. Thank you so much for watching A4GRET!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @jaxj9813
    @jaxj9813 Před rokem

    I have a interview tomorrow for maintenance technician

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před rokem +1

      Welcome aboard! I hope everything works out for you!

    • @jaxj9813
      @jaxj9813 Před rokem

      @@LexVance thank you. Only thing is I don't have much training in HVAC but I've done manual labor abd working with mechanical tools and air tools. Also I have experience working with heavy machinery.wilk those skills help out ?

  • @barronkb45
    @barronkb45 Před 5 lety

    That's right skid bro!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Barron!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @lcampm2
    @lcampm2 Před 5 lety

    CAREFUL pushing down on trash in cans. never know if there is a used needle in there

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Yea that'd be terrible! Good looking out money!
      Thank you so much for watching pen!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @lewisyaxley
    @lewisyaxley Před 3 lety +1

    Is your place a hud housing or all market units ?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety +1

      It's a class A property. Crazy, right? How people treat the place they live. Thank you so much for watching Sherman!

  • @mountainman.4478
    @mountainman.4478 Před 4 lety +1

    You make me cringe watching you push the garbage down with your hands. I've seen a coworker get stabbed with a hepatitis infected needle, he had to go through the treatment. I keep a shovel on my cart. And push down the trash. I'm a supervisor and I still enjoy cleaning the grounds at 630am. Have a coffee with me. Just enjoy the morning before the techs get there. Just very peaceful :) God bless happy new year my friend!
    FYI I worked as a technician in Orlando Florida, orange blossom. Near the Florida mall. Working as a maintenance supervisor/ tech in Seattle now.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      Yea, it's definitely not safe using hands to push garbage. I use the end of crutch I found by the dumpster now days. Thank you so much for watching Robert!

  • @olds842
    @olds842 Před 5 lety

    Great vid skid

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Cheney!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @OneManParade
    @OneManParade Před 3 lety +1

    The more you do. The more they expect. The less they appreciate it.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 3 lety +1

      Yep! Seems to be the trend now days. Thank you so much for watching Mr. Tibbs!

  • @KayakCancienne
    @KayakCancienne Před 4 lety

    Inspiration!

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much for watching Gregory!

  • @jayjaythegamer3164
    @jayjaythegamer3164 Před 5 lety

    We call doing grounds Treasure hunting

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      👍😂👍 I love that! Thank you so much for watching Chris!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @TheOneshot78
    @TheOneshot78 Před 5 lety

    Holy shit skid that's a bad trash day.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      👍😂👍 Thank you so much for watching Ruben!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @gustavoesquivel5865
    @gustavoesquivel5865 Před 5 lety

    Are you the super for your property? Great video

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      No, the company I work with doesn't offer that position. They said it cuts down on the drama. And, I agree. Thank you so much for watching Gustavo!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @shootermcgavin8422
    @shootermcgavin8422 Před 5 lety

    What do you do with a large items like sofas and mattresses?

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      We pay a guy with a trailer who picks them up & takes them to the city dump. Thank you so much for watching Shooter!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @JamesBrown-db9pk
    @JamesBrown-db9pk Před 5 lety

    lex wen u goin 2 start do cooking shows like lav king pin cooking with lex com on

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      About all I can cook is a can of Hormel chilli in the microwave. Thank you so much for watching James!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @user-su5ft8lc9q
    @user-su5ft8lc9q Před 4 měsíci

    Hopefully you making at least $20 an hour, plus a free apartment with free utilities.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @tylersmith6979
    @tylersmith6979 Před 4 lety

    My best advice for someone looking into maintenance in apartments is don't do it go to commercial building maintenance pays better and lot less bulshit

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 4 lety

      I hear that a lot! Thank you for the wisdom Tyler!

  • @Chief-gp7gw
    @Chief-gp7gw Před 5 lety

    What’s the hourly rate starting down there around I know every company is different

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      I started out $8.00 an hour in 2003. Today I think it $12.00ish. Thank you so much for watching Chief!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @johnparrish573
    @johnparrish573 Před 5 lety

    Where you get them bags from they look pretty tough

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      I get them from our vendor HD Supply. Big industrial trash bags. They are nice & tough. Thank you so much for watching John!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @topcat625
    @topcat625 Před 5 lety

    You should expect to do just about everything.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      👍😂👍 Pretty much. Thank you so much for watching!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @Daniel28021991
    @Daniel28021991 Před 5 lety +1

    That's a lot of trash, greetings from a Swiss maintenance guy. ;)

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety

      Wow hello Switzerland! Thank you so much for watching Daniel!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @DEPUTYVETERANARMY82
    @DEPUTYVETERANARMY82 Před 5 lety

    True. Man I hate looking at that early Monday morning. Lol does trash compactor are shit. Nothing like a big pile of trash to start your week. Great video brother. SUBSCRIBE to RODNEYTRUTHTV CZcams channel and I will SUBSCRIBE to yours

  • @JuanMartinez-df1lc
    @JuanMartinez-df1lc Před 5 lety

    The attitude is hard sometimes. Especially when they don't see it.

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      Yep. It's a constant mind battle. Sometimes I lose a battle but keep fighting. 👍😂👍 Thank you so much for watching Daniel!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

  • @gammaren
    @gammaren Před 5 lety

    What do your porters/custodians do ?🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @LexVance
      @LexVance  Před 5 lety +1

      There's only 2 of us. We dont have porters/custodians so we do it. But we dont have to paint or do flooring so it evens out. Thank you so much for watching Gama!
      www.DirtyMaintenanceNation.com

    • @chewy2804
      @chewy2804 Před 5 lety

      Lex Vance I’d take trash over painting fo sho