Maintenance Technician

About this position:

Provide assistance and support to the Maintenance Supervisor in all areas of property maintenance as well as act as the maintenance supervisor in his/her absence. The main function of this position is to organize and complete resident work orders. Candidates must have the ability to prioritize work orders on a daily basis while maintaining material inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination and oversight of all service requests/work orders, and ensuring that all are completed in efficient, effective and timely manner.
• Ensuring that all work orders are handed in on time.
• Maintain a count of outstanding work orders and report to the maintenance foreman on a daily basis at least.
• Responsible to recognize when service requests become overbearing (over 50 outstanding at any given time) and make recommendation to the maintenance supervisor and property manager as how to remedy the situation.
• Keep the maintenance shop neat, clean and safe.
• Work in on call rotations.
• Purchasing material as needed (with the permission of the Maintenance Supervisor).
• Assistance in snow removal at all the hours that this may require.
• Lift over 50 pounds

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds and negotiate stairs and ladders easily.
• Demonstrate an ability to support and contribute to community team.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a positive attitude and the ability to smile under all circumstances.
• Participate in training in order to comply with new or existing laws.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends (on call rotation).
• Two (2) years’ experience in previous relevant field.
• Neat, clean, professional at all times throughout the workday and/or whenever present at the community.
• Comply with expectations as demonstrated in the employee handbook.
• Demonstrate ability to diffuse and respond to customer concerns to avoid escalation of the problem.
• Attendance is an imperative job function

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Groton, CT 06340: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25