Maintenance Technician

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.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Participate in all maintenance projects.
- 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 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.
- Complete work order requests in a professional and timely manner.
- Assist in annual apartment inspections.
- Perform preventative maintenance as required and directed by Supervisor. Follow preventative maintenance plan.
- 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, paints walls, floors, ceilings, or fixtures.
- Repairs various types of furniture, doors, windows, floors, appliances, lockers, gates, and ceilings,
- Cabinetry
- 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 Property Manager. All orders are to be reviewed by Property Manager prior to order being placed.
- Maintain resident confidentiality.
- Professional conduct and appearance at all times
- Completes training programs as required by company, federal and state guidelines (ongoing).
- Other duties as assigned.

**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

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

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

**Experience**:

- Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Work Location: On the road