Maintenance Technician

Our values and behaviors live vibrantly guiding how we work, the decisions we make, and the results we achieve. Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (RITA) help us to create trusting relationships with our employees. We value them and their personal goals and aspirations just as much as their work. We hire the most uniquely qualified, dedicated and energetic employees and we hope you are one of them!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Full-Time Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Regional Property Manager. The job includes, but is not limited to, janitorial tasks, preventative maintenance, repairs, and apartment turnovers. Technical expertise in one or more building trades required. As a part of the on-site team, the Maintenance Technician will ensure a high standard of cleanliness, customer service, and a hazard free environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: High School degree or equivalent and technical training/experience in a building trade required.

Experience: 2 years or more in skilled maintenance work required.

Equipment: Circuit Tester, Drill & Bits (Metal & Wood), Hammer, Level, Putty Knives & Broad Knife, Pipe Wrenches, Sander, Saws, Screwdrivers (Phillips, Standard, & various sizes), Scrapers, Combination Square, Tape Measure, Toolbox or Bucket, Wrenches/Sockets, and Various Pliers. You may need to add tools as you progress in this position.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to take direction from the supervisor
• Ability to use a computer for web access, word documents, and excel spreadsheets
• Ability to read, write, do basic math and follow instructions
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, plumbing and mechanical diagrams, blueprints, and to make working sketches
• Ability to lift, push, pull, climb, and extensive walking.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner, as a part of the site team
• Ability to relate professionally with vendors, residents and co-workers
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to use maintenance, trade and testing equipment and tools
• Ability to commit to the mission and values of the company
• Ability to be flexible to change work plans
• Ability to work long hours out in harsh weather conditions.
• Ability to tediously chip ice on sidewalks.
• Ability to operate snow equipment.
• Ability to effectively deal with angry residents when weather conditions are beyond completing in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain a professional personal appearance
• Ability to drive a car (and a valid driver’s license) in order to run errands etc.
• Ability to oversee work progress of vendors or outside contractors
• Ability to work within a budget

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Completes work orders in a timely and accurate manner. Cleans up after work is complete.
2. Performs repairs on the property, including painting, carpentry or wall repair, and minor plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, heating, etc.
3. Cleans all units during turnover process as directed by the Regional Property Manager.
4. Maintains grounds and common areas, including lawns and flowerbeds, shrubbery, parking areas, trash pickup.
5. Provides on-call maintenance service as directed by the Area Manager. Responds to emergencies as instructed and completes incident/accident reports related to emergency or incident.
6. Sets up conference room and community space as needed. (If applicable)
7. Maintains property maintenance logs and inventory of supplies and equipment.
8. Advises the Regional Property Manager on the overall condition of the property.
9. Responsible for overall physical condition of property.
10. Follow through with 504 Self Evaluation repairs and maintenance.
11. Complete Purchase Order for Request, code invoices in a timely and accurate manor for approval.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS:

Physical: Frequently required to push/pull objects weighing more than 100 lbs and lift and carry objects weighing more than 50 lbs but less than 100. Frequently required to perform simple manipulative tasks such as using hand tools and operating maintenance machinery. Must be able to walk, stand, squat, drive, and remain in uncomfortable positions for periods of time necessary to accomplish maintenance repairs.

Sensory: Frequently required to read fine print on plans, regulatory documents, maintenance coding, and instructions. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise to answer pages, phones, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and hear and understand others using the English language.

Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with moderate interruption. Must be able to attend to a task/function for more than 60 minutes at a time. Must be able to understand and relate to specific ideas several at a time and remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.

Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to seasonal conditions in outside weather. Occasional exposure to grease, oil, chemicals, toxins or poisonous materials, dust, loud noises, high humidity, and electrical or mechanical hazards.

Equipment: Frequently required to operate power carpentry tools, lawnmower and other garden tools, snowblower, cleaning equipment, or paint sprayer; the list goes on and is not exhaustive.

VALUES-BASED BEHAVIORS:

1. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions.
2. Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers.
3. Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development.
4. Attends work consistently and punctually. Comes to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets agreed upon deadlines.
5. Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of the Management Company.
6. Follows rules, regulations and policies. Positively contributes to implementing changes.
7. Communicates courteously and effectively with others.
8. Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Approach focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person.
9. Is compassionate for the life circumstances of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and that does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.