Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Technician II is to assist the Property Manager and Maintenance Team in maintaining the physical integrity of the community, in a manner consistent with Goodale & Barbieri Company’s Values. This involves ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The maintenance Technician II will carry out assigned duties in a safe manner and other duties as requested by the Property Manager. In the absence of the Property Manager, the Maintenance Technician II will assume all maintenance responsibilities.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills, abilities and experience:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Generally, the Maintenance Technician II works at a property with 100 units.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills, abilities and experience:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Schedules and performs routine preventative maintenance on all appropriate equipment and tools as directed by the Property Manager.
• Diagnoses and performs minor or routine maintenance and repairs within homes and throughout the property.
• Inspects and helps coordinate all needed make-ready repairs and services.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
• Contributes to a positive team environment and happy resident base.
• Assist in maintaining the physical condition and general upkeep of the community following Company operating and safety standards.
• Prepare make-ready apartment homes including painting, flooring, cleaning, rekeying, and general repairs, according to Company unit turn policies and standards
• Maintain community grounds, pool and spa, common areas, trash compactor, pet stations, controlled access buildings, and amenities to keep areas clean, operational, and safe for all residents and guests
• Maintain occupied units as directed
• Maintain building keys
• Perform routine maintenance around the building(s)
• Repair broke and or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures
• Maintain the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly
• Perform preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems
• Fix potential safety hazards to avoid injuries
• Assist in performing regular lighting checks and repairs
• Paint units and provide touch up paint around property and coordinate vendors with Property Manager when appropriate
• Ensure proper testing and maintenance of community pumps, boilers, fire control systems, backup generators, smoke and carbon monoxide detector systems, etc.
• Assist in regular inspections of the community, including pre move-out inspections, move-out inspections, and preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs)
• Maintain the current inventory of property’s equipment and tools
• Assist in the budget process with respect to maintenance needs
• Perform supplemental landscape maintenance including pressure washing, irrigation system repairs, and watering of lawn/landscape areas so that common areas are properly maintained
• Remove snow and ice when and where applicable during inclement weather
• Promptly and professionally respond to after-hours emergency calls as assigned
• Maintain all the property’s equipment and tools in good working order
• Follow all required safety procedures and attend regular safety training
• Keep maintenance shop stocked and organized at all times
• Oversee contractors when professional services and repairs are necessary as directed by Property Manager
• Keep premises clean and free of debris at all times
• Report all observed violations of community policies in writing to the Property Manager
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of all appliances with the serial and model numbers
• Ensure curb appeal of the property is maintained
• Track and submit all work orders through company approved Maintenance Log system
• Co-ordinate daily maintenance duties with the Property Manager to ensure timely response to all work orders
• Attend Manager’s meetings and other required training as requested
• Provide excellent customer service to all residents, prospects, and guests

Perform other duties as assigned

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 and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• One years’ experience of industry related experience preferred
• Competency and efficiency in all aspects of maintenance operations including electrical, plumbing, pool maintenance, appliance repair, carpentry, and painting
• Strong documentation and record keeping skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with public
• Ability to deal effectively with outside contractors
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of a group of associates
• Ability to communicate and develop an effective working relationship with co-works and residents
• Exceptional Communication Skills
• Ability to problem solve

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

• Must have valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Apps (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets) and property management related software (i.e.: Yardi).

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will be:

1. Sitting: Occasionally - entering work orders, sending communications, talking on telephone, etc

2. Standing/walking: Constantly - On pavement, concrete, carpet, tile and linoleum, grass, gravel

3. Crouching: Occasionally - Lifting, perform tasks at low levels, putting supplies/materials away.

4. Kneeling/crawling: Occasionally - Perform plumbing repairs, carpet repairs and other duties performed at low levels, follow up on projects.

5. Stooping: Occasionally - Reading gauges and meters, lifting light objects, putting supplies and/or equipment away.

6. Twisting: Frequently - Perform electrical and plumbing repairs, reading gauges and meters, interact with residents and/or co-workers

7. Climbing: Frequently – Ladders, step stools, stairs

8. Balancing: Occasionally. Climbing ladders, scaffolding, stairs and carrying heavy tools, supplies and equipment.

9. Leg/foot use: Frequently - Walking, climbing

10. Reaching (overhead/extension): Occasionally - Change bulbs, performing repairs, retrieving supplies and materials, repairs overhead.

11. Handling/Grasping: Constantly - Door handles, supplies, papers, keys, keyboarding, phone

12. Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally - Occasionally. Wheelbarrow, equipment, snow blower, shoveling. Average weight: 15lbs. Maximum weight: 100lbs

13. Lifting/carrying: Frequently - Tool boxes, equipment, cleaning supplies, repair materials, grounds supplies. Average weight: 20lbs. Maximum weight: 50lbs.

14. Fingering/Feeling: Constantly – While cleaning and doing repairs, typing on keyboard, tablet or phone, handling papers, materials, keys, etc.

15. Other physical demands: Occasionally - On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subjected to:

1. Safety requirements: Adhere to company, property, and department safety standards and procedures. OSHA WISHA requirements for personal protective equipment.

2. Exposures: Paint fumes, cleaning chemicals, variation in weather, snow, rain, etc., rehab or new construction.

3. Operation of equipment / tools / vehicles: Hand tools, vehicle, power tools, lawn equipment

Total Compensation Includes the following:

- Base Salary

- Year End Paid Holiday Break

- Health Insurance

- 401k Contributions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $61,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,000 - $61,300