FT Refurbishment Technician

About the role

We are currently looking for a Full Time (40 hrs/week) Refurbishment Technician with excellent construction and customer service skills to join a dynamic Environmental Services team. The Refurbishment Technician performs maintenance and repairs on both a scheduled and as needed basis and provides hands-on and administrative support throughout all phases of residential unit refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service with a positive attitude and commitment to teamwork while meeting the needs of residents, staff and visitors.
• Supports all aspects of the RiverWoods community.
• Work under the direction of the Project Manager to support refurbishment projects from start to completion.
• Supports daily jobsite activities, including subcontractors, materials, and equipment, to ensure work is performed according to specifications and schedule.
• Aid in maintaining a safe work environment and securing multiple job sites at the close of each workday.
• Help oversee project schedules, inspections, and trade sequencing.
• Perform hands-on construction and finish work, including demolition, drywall, carpentry (trim), painting, cabinetry, hardware installation, touch-ups, and punch-list items.
• Assist with material ordering, deliveries, material runs, staging, and overall site organization.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, subcontractors, and project team members while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Work independently when required, with minimal supervision.
• Use email, text messaging, and onsite walkie-talkie communication effectively.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow within the construction and refurbishment industry including learning new software and systems.

Qualifications

• Duties require high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of one year working experience in the field is required.
• General construction knowledge with hands-on experience in residential remodeling preferred.
• Working knowledge of common construction tools and jobsite practices.
• Ability to perform finish work and address detailed punch-list tasks.
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working in both occupied and vacant homes.
• Clear and professional communicator with clients, subcontractors, and internal team members with a focus on the Facilities team.
• Familiarity with Buildertrend or similar construction management software preferred, willingness to learn, as well as working knowledge of Microsoft office.