On-Site Maintenance Technician

Bluestone Real Estate Services invites applications for a FT Property Management position. Bluestone Real Estate is a leading property management company dedicated to providing exceptional service and enhancing the living experiences of our residents. As a Maintenance, you will be responsible for ensuring the property is well maintained and tenant requests are addressed. You will be expected to know basic mechanical and physical aspects of the building and units in order to perform then necessary repairs.

This position is located at Edington Court Apartments in Portland, Oregon. The Maintenance Technician is required to live on-site in a 1 bed 1 bath apartment at a highly discounted rental rate of $250/month, plus most utilities included. The schedule for this position is typical Monday through Friday but can involve other days and hours. Responding to emergencies and on-call work may be required as business dictates.

PLEASE NOTE: Qualified candidates must have prior residential maintenance experience (not construction-related) and a demonstrated history of steady employment.

General Duties

• Ensure all properties are operating at peak physical performance and efficiency
• Repair and maintain all equipment and building components. This could include HVAC equipment, roofs, lighting, fountains, pools, pumps, motors, fans, plumbing, appliances, boilers, water heaters, heaters, electrical devices, door locks, drywall, painting, carpentry, and electrical components
• Perform and ensure that all assigned maintenance requests are handled on an immediate basis, if possible, and communicate with tenants regarding entry and/or delays
• Perform building/grounds maintenance including, but not limited to; painting curbs, changing common area lights, litter pick up, snow removal, light yard maintenance, common area cleaning, etc. as or if needed
• Continually inspect the premises and immediately report deficiencies, emergencies or accidents
• Monitor and work with the property/portfolio manager in the scheduling of vacant units for turnover and occupancy to ensure they are rent ready within ten (10) business days
• Assist in implementing and/or following preventative maintenance programs for the property and specific equipment guidelines
• Communicate with, schedule and oversee third party vendors that work on the property.
• Adhere to safety regulations to avoid injury to self and others
• Have knowledge of emergency service at the property such as water and gas shut offs and sewer clean outs for property
• Observe Fair Housing and Oregon Landlord Tenant law
• Maintain basic set of personal tools required to perform duties as outlined in this job description
• Update and complete work orders in the property management software, ensure they are properly documented in a timely manner
• Maintain keys, petty cash cards, SDS manual, and other equipment
• Answer emergency calls after hours, when requested, to provide assistance to tenants and staff as needed
• Must be able to respond in a professional and capable manner to emergency calls within 15 minutes and arrive at the location of the emergency within 30 minutes when on call
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of previous property or facilities maintenance experience, preferably in residential.
• Basic knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical
• Ability to diagnose and repair maintenance issues efficiently
• Able to competently operate computer and/or tablet with Microsoft based software (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Valid driver license and operational vehicle
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of landlord-tenant law and fair housing
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to operate a vehicle, power tools, telephone, and camera
• Able to climb ladders and stairs
• Able to stand for long periods of time
  
  

Bluestone Real Estate Services is an Equal Opportunity employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and respect. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, veterans, women, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities and others who help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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