Maintenance Technician

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000 team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

Come work at Associa! We are an industry leader in community association management and we are looking for a talented Maintenance Technician to join our team. If you're serious about your next move, Associa is an excellent place to grow your career.

What We Offer?

Associa offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, disability insurance, and support with wellness and development initiatives and more. We have been designated Great Place to Work for six consecutive years and many of our locations are awarded as Best and Brightest.

How Our Employees Make an Impact?

The maintenance representative is responsible for preventive, responsive, emergency and routine maintenance throughout properties managed primarily in the New Haven County region. Travel to surrounding towns may also be required. Prior property maintenance experience is preferred but not required. Individuals should be able to work independently as well as in a group setting. Applicants are expected to maintain their own set of hand tools and reliable truck or van.

Our Maintenance Technicians play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents and the value of their properties by:

• Overall maintenance of properties. Routine services include but are not limited to, painting, sheet rock repair, cleaning, siding repair, light masonry work, gutter cleaning, light bulb replacements and general carpentry.
• Ensure all maintenance requests are handled in an efficient and professional manner. Provide prompt response to work orders via Smart Phone (provided by employer) email and other applications.
• Be willing to work with office to discuss any questions and concerns regarding work orders and to request additional help when needed (from another maintenance representative or third party vendor).
• Make arrangements/appointments with Unit Owners for unit access as needed per various work orders.
• Meet with and oversee third party vendors as needed.
• Respond to and handle emergency situations after hours (when on call).
• Purchase supplies (with company card) when necessary using own vehicle. Arrange for delivery of supplies when necessary. Provide paid receipts with work order detail to office regularly. Maintain own records of same in the event that a purchase is questioned.
• Maintain Maintenance Logs of work completed daily. Provide management with descriptions of work performed daily and track hours worked in accordance with company requirements.
• Be available to staff via email and phone during business hours.
• Reliable personal automobile (fully insured) and basic tools required.
• License and/or Certification Required: Valid CT Driver's License and automobile insurance policy
  
  

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and clients
• Knowledge of general maintenance requirements, (documentation, safety, required reporting, regulations, etc.)
• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing codes and maintenance requirements, (documentation, safety, required reporting, regulations, etc.)
• Knowledge of OSHA worksite and personal safety requirements.
• Knowledge of State or local governmental safety requirements.
• May be required to provide own basic tools (power drill, power saw, screwdrivers, level, hammer, etc.)
• Ability to safely operate, climb and perform work on ladders (1-2 stories) – 24-28ft.
• Ability to operate smartphone & email (day-to-day operations, basic communication/monthly expense reports)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis.
• 1 year of directly related or closely related experience
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.