Maintenance Technician I-III

Position Overview & Purpose

The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the properties meet the Company’s standards for safety and overall functionality. This position is responsible for all day-to-day operation of all building equipment, including mechanical equipment, maintaining records, and responding to resident requests. This position will also perform repairs and assist in the overall maintenance of the interior and exterior of the property.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and installs machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Respond to resident/management requests and Service Requests.
• Collaborates with maintenance staff to perform ongoing preventative maintenance.
• Assists with the implementation of safety procedures, equipment, and protective clothing requirements as required by OSHA, etc.
• Assist with implementation of the Global Harmonization System (GHS), including maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS), labeling, storing, and handling of materials, etc.
• Maintains orderly, well-organized, clean equipment rooms and shop areas.
• Maintains department inventory, including proper storage and knowledge of appropriate use.
• Always maintains awareness of equipment conditions, performing repairs as needed.
• Maintains awareness of potential building energy conservation strategies and communicates these to supervisor.
• Maintains awareness of and corrects debris and other unsightly conditions on property.
• Performs maintenance, repairs, and alterations in residential units.
• Assists supervisor in coordination of building operations.
• Performs duties in accordance with building standards and management requirements.
• Continuously gains new skills in building systems operations, including Control Systems, HVAC Systems, Fire & Life Safety Systems, Security Systems, Preventive/Predictive Maintenance, Electrical Systems, Plumbing Systems, Key Control, Roofing Systems, Elevators, Structural Systems, Architectural, and Exterior Façade, etc.
• Utilize your skills and experience to help troubleshoot and resolve a variety of issues with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, boiler systems, flooring, windows and more.
• Attendance is an essential job function.
• Adhere to on call policies and procedures as required.
• Snow removal (shoveling) is required after accumulation of one inch or more, including holidays.
• May be requested to assist in other areas of property including painting, grounds keeping, trash pick-up, pool maintenance, housekeeping, office support, etc. depending on property needs.
• Support Tier 1 techs – Training and Guidance on company standards and practices
• Able to perform task and duties within a timely manner with light supervision
• Assists with safety inspections.
• Assigned advanced level tasks and work requests as dictated by Asst. Supervisor/Multi-site Supervisor
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not applicable.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to appropriately prioritize and manage multiple requests at once.
• Strong ability to self-motivate, take initiative, and manage time to accomplish duties and projects independently.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• General knowledge of hand and power tools. Must own basic hand and power tools.
• General knowledge of electric, plumbing, HVAC, flooring, mechanical and carpentry.
• Strong customer service required. Position requires moderate level of verbal and written communication.
• Able to multitask, prioritize and maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and schedule.
  
  

Qualifications & Competencies

BASIC

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4 years' experience in similar tech roles OR held Tech 1 position for 1 years
• Understanding of Fair Housing laws
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S
  
  

Physical Requirements

% of Work Time

Must have the ability to remain in a seated position.

20%

Must have the ability to speak and hear clearly.

100%

Must have the ability to lift office products and supplies, up to 50 lbs.

80%

Must have the ability to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

100%

Must have dexterity to use and manipulate hand and power tools

50%

Preferred

• Certified EPA
• Certified CPO
• Relevant industry or accounting experience preferred
• Continuing education or college degree preferred
  
  

SCHEDULE

This position is full time permanent. Working hours are during normal business hours.

Occasional weekend and evening work required.

TRAVEL

Not applicable

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Duties are conducted indoors in environmentally controlled conditions, and outdoors in many weather conditions.

Due to current and potential future local, state, and federal government orders concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, working conditions may be adjusted as necessary to provide employee safety and comply with applicable ordinances. The company is considered an “essential service,” and in person work may be required. The company will take all possible measures to increase employees’ safety.

Compensation

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

WAGES

• This position is paid an hourly rate.
• Starting range: $27 - $29
• Exact salary is determined within the stated range by merit; seniority; production rate and/or quality; geographic location; education, training, and/or experience related to job duties and responsibilities; or travel required by the position.
• Potential additional compensation includes commission and annual bonus.
  
  

Benefits

• Employee benefits include:
• On and off-site job specific training
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k with company matching
• 10 paid holidays/year
• Generous paid leave on a schedule according to tenure
• Rent discount for BREG properties
  

STATEMENT

The qualification requirements, physical demands, and work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job successfully.

This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities involved in the position. The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other duties by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This job description in no way states or implies a contract of employment.

Broe Real Estate Group reserves the right to modify this job description at their discretion at any time and will notify the employee of the change.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Broe Real Estate Group, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to promote inclusiveness in everything we do. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Broe Real Estate Group is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.