Property Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Property Maintenance Tech II

Reports to: Asset Manager/Director of Maintenance

Department: Maintenance

Date: September 2024

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Purpose:

The primary objective of this position is to perform unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled tasks in the general maintenance, repair, care, and upkeep of grounds, equipment, buildings, and facilities, with responsibility for work performed in several trades. The work requires the use of hand, machine, and power tools and a variety of other mechanical equipment, as well as the exercise of technical independence in determining work methods and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Participate in assignments involving painting, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and other craft skills in repairs to buildings, equipment, and grounds.

· Clean, service, and make repairs to a wide variety of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and other mechanical equipment.

· Install doors and locks, make repairs to all types of roofing, and repair cabinets, floors, windows, siding, and other carpentry work.

· Be available to work on call and carry the phone as required.

· Clean, service, and make repairs to stoves, refrigerators, and other appliances.

· Complete assigned work orders, reports, inspections, inventories, requisitions, and other written documents.

· Perform emergency work orders within 24 hours.

· Repair floors and install tiling.

· Install windows and window glass.

· Make estimates of labor, time, costs, and materials.

· Perform vacant unit turnarounds within approximately 21 days or less.

· Unstop sewers and drains.

· Prepare for painting and painting exteriors and interiors using a spray, roller, brushes, and other methods.

· Perform preventative maintenance activities.

· Conduct daily activities by the policies and rules of the Authority, as well as ensure that properties are physically maintained and comply with all HUD regulatory requirements.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Competencies:

Broad Knowledge of skill and experience in applying the methods, sequences, materials, procedures, and techniques used to maintain and repair interior housing units. Skill and experience in the use of various power and hand tools and equipment necessary to complete the work; basic knowledge of skills and experience in applying plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting, custodial, and general building maintenance and repair methods, materials, techniques, basic knowledge of and skill and experience in repairing common household appliances.

Knowledge of and ability to conform to common work practices, policies, procedures, etc., and work independently; ability to read, write, and communicate effectively; ability to comprehend, interpret, and follow written and oral instructions, directions, etc. and complete the work to desired specifications and quality standards; ability to work well with others and function as a member of a crew; knowledge of and ability to follow safety policies, procedures practices, and regulations; ability to organize and plan the sequence of tasks necessary to complete job assignments; ability to identify and evaluate repair and material needs, and solve work-related problems, safety practices, and procedures; agency goals and objectives*; agency policies and procedures*; personnel rules and regulations; telephone operations; records management; mechanical diagrams; electrical principles; building construction, maintenance, and repair.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s Degree, or two (2) years of post-high school technical training, and one (1) year of experience in skilled maintenance; or five (5) years of experience in skilled maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Behavioral Competencies:

· Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.

· Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind. Recognizes working colleagues as customers.

· Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing. Demonstrates attention to, and conveys an understanding of, the comments and questions of others; listens effectively.

· Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's work; does a fair share of work.

· Provides direction by clearly and effectively setting a course of action for department and subordinates; manages performance by providing regular feedback and reinforcement to subordinates.

Physical Requirements:

· The position requires moderate to heavy physical exertion. This position requires standing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs., and lifting to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

· Working indoors and outdoors and outdoors. Potential exposure to hazardous conditions at times. Working in moderate to severe temperature or weather conditions. The environment may produce excessive loud noise at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.55 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25