This is a Part-Time position

Position Description

Under the direction of the Service Maintenance Manager, the Service Maintenance Technician I is responsible for the completion of general maintenance and janitorial tasks focusing on Grounds Clean Up which helps to preserve the property and provides a quality living environment for the residents. This role has primary accountability for the overall cleanliness, physical appearance and presentation of the community, while maintaining a positive, productive relationship with the other team members and with residents. The Service Maintenance Technician I will provide basic support to the maintenance team in carpentry, plumbing repairs, and apartment turnover preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic support to repair appliances, carpentry, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, as well as basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
• Respond and complete to all service requests and on-call emergencies in a timely and professional manner, as directed by the Community Manager or Service Manager
• Assist in preventive maintenance tasks for building systems, equipment and components.
• Prepare and perform repairs to vacant apartments to be ready for new resident move-ins
• Maintain grounds and common spaces through cleaning, trash management, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Assist in REAC/HQS inspections and agency audits
• Maintain Maintenance shop and inventory to company standards and work with a safety mindset including wearing appropriate PPE
• Available for weekend work, on-call rotation and emergency service call duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English, bilingual skills a plus!
• Basic skills with computer and hand held devices
• Knowledge of Federal Fair Housing Laws & Guidelines a plus.
• Knowledge of all hand and power tools, cleaning supplies, and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management and problem solving skills.
• Superior customer service skills including the ability to manage difficult customers and/or situations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights and ceiling fans.
• Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across sites.
• Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 1+ years of maintenance, janitorial, landscape and/or handyman experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA
• Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

The Community Builders is committed to diversity in its workplace. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.