Maintenance Technician II

Come work with a team of dynamic professionals who dedicate their services and skills to creating opportunities for success within our community. Community Housing Network (CHN) is a nonprofit that has been helping the people of central Ohio since 1987. Bring your knowledge and passion to help CHN impact our community. Share in our values by empowering people, solving problems, building relationships, being curious, and having fun.

The Maintenance Technician II will provide a positive tenant experience by ensuring tenant units, vacant units, and CHN buildings/facilities are operating safely and effectively. The Maintenance Technician will perform preventative maintenance and repairs within an assigned team and portfolio to promptly respond to work orders, property needs, and team member needs. As a Maintenance Technician II, you will provide direct support to the maintenance operations of CHN.

What you will do in the role:

• Preventative Maintenance and Repair: Perform repairs in various trade areas, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and landscaping, while ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to CHN standards. Complete work orders, maintain clean tenant spaces, track progress in Yardi, address tenant concerns, coordinate with property managers and vendors, and maintain the grounds and common areas.
• Inspections & Unit Turns: Conduct routine property inspections, assist with eviction set-outs, and ensure timely delivery of maintenance notices. Inspect tenant residences for move-outs, ensuring adherence to housing standards and safety guidelines, completing apartment unit turns within deadlines, and accompanying CMHA inspectors on move-in inspections to make necessary repairs.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain compliance with OSHA and CHN safety programs, trainings, and policies, and identify and report safety hazards to the supervisor. Complete work duties in accordance with Fair Housing and HUD standards. Participate in emergency on-call shift rotation as assigned. Perform accurate and timely administrative duties, including maintaining work orders, inventory logs, and responding to company policies and deadlines.
• Inventory: Manage truck stock, ensure inventory items are added to work orders, and collaborate with the inventory coordinator to order specialty items as needed.
• Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate with the Maintenance team and supervisor task progress, needs, and issues suggesting improvements for efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

What you bring to the role:

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and other specialized equipment; 2-3 years’ experience in property maintenance.
• 1 years’ experience in apartment industry preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology utilized in role.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail
• Advanced carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills
• Proficient skill in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general carpentry, and appliance repair
• Knowledgeable in troubleshooting and addressing specialized issues (HVAC, advanced plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Experienced in preparing units for new occupancy, including inspections, repairs.
• Skilled in training team members, leading small maintenance projects, and must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, tenants, and CHN employees.
• Personal vehicle for transportation of self and equipment/tools between properties.
• Valid Ohio Driver's license and auto insurance.

As a full time, member of the CHN team you will also receive training, health, vision, and dental, paid time off, 401(k), and an opportunity to work in an organization with an entrepreneurial spirit at heart. We care about the growth and development of our people and those we serve. 

EEO and Diversity Statement

Community Housing Network (CHN) champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in all practices. This vision guides our recruitment and hiring practices.  We are devoted to building a company and community where people experience authenticity and belonging. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. Your unique background and identity are invaluable and needed here! We are stronger when the diversity of our workforce and our individual and collective experiences influence our practices. Come join us and find out what your best work could look like here at CHN!

Salary : $21 - $23