Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Maintenance Technicians require prior construction, carpentry, or maintenance experience. A Maintenance Technician works under general direction within a framework of established procedures, is expected to perform a wide variety of skilled and semiskilled building maintenance and repair work. Judgment and initiative are required in making decisions in accordance with established guides.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Solicit bids/proposals to replace/repair items as needed. All bids and proposals must be approved by Regional Property Manager.
• Participate in all aspects of cleaning and safety responsibilities for the facilities.
• Participation in all aspects of snow removal, trash removal and grounds work as needed.
• On-Call services are required for emergencies and/or lock-outs during nights or weekends.
• Assist in the renovations on apartment turnovers.
• Assist in annual apartment inspections.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines; replaces or repairs machine belts; removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste materials from machines; paints machines or equipment to prevent corrosion.
• Repairs various types of furniture, doors, windows, floors, appliances, lockers, gates, and ceilings,
• Cabinetry
• Digs ditches, trenches, and post holes
• Patches and repairs sidewalks and parking lots
• Maintains grounds.
• Notify Regional Property Manager when specific repairs require licensed technicians.
• Notify supervisor of any tenant related issues such as housekeeping, damages, etc.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Deliver notices to Residents
• Provide accurate record keeping of work completed and all required reporting systems.
• Must advise Supervisor of any potential security problems and/or incidents in a timely manner.
• Coordinate scheduling vendors and placing orders with Site Manager. All orders are to be reviewed by Site Manager prior to order being placed. All orders over $300 required Regional Property Manager’s approval.
• Maintain resident confidentiality.
• Professional conduct and appearance at all times
• Completes training programs as required by company, federal and state guidelines (ongoing).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skill and knowledge would be sufficient formal or informal education to ensure the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations at a level required for successful job performance. Two (2) years’ experience performing building maintenance and repair work.

Knowledge: Standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in building, maintenance and repair, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic; Safe work practices. Estimating materials and labor need.

Skill: Self-starter with initiative and ability to follow through on assignments; work independently from general instructions; reading and interpreting blueprints, manuals, and building codes; analyzing and evaluating situations and using independent judgment and initiative in taking effective action; making mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Operating and caring for carpentry, plumbing, and construction hand and power tools; setting priorities; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing. Ability to work with diverse ethnic and low-income families in a professional manner.

Licenses/Insurance: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and willingness to use personal transportation in the course of performing duties. Ability to be bonded and possession of current insurances required.

Requirements: Ability to interact and get along with staff, residents, vendors, contractors, et. Al. Attendance at management/staff meetings, assist with all work as needed. Must be willing and able to work at other locations as needed. Ability to deal tactfully with a variety of people under constantly changing circumstances using tact and diplomacy. Ability to handle emergency situations and pressure due to complexity and time sensitivity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, reach, squat, and climb
• Must be able to work from ladders

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person