Maintenance Technician - Affordable Housing

Troubleshooting and Repairs

• Troubleshoots repairs or replaces wiring and parts for electrical outlets, switches, light fixtures, breaker switches/fuses and fittings
• Performs carpentry, electrical and plumbing repair work of average difficulty in response to service work orders
• Troubleshoots, repairs/replaces plumbing fixtures and parts (e.g. leaky faucets, clogged drain and sewer lines, damaged toilets, sinks and water cutoffs)

Maintenance Tasks

• Maintains grounds by picking up litter, watering grass and plants, sweeping sidewalks and parking lots, raking leaves and cultivating plants
• Scrapes, sands and/or applies cleaning agents by hand to prepare interior walls/ceilings for painting and may paint prepared surfaces with brush/roller
• Performs make-ready maintenance and cleans/disinfects commodes, sinks, bathtubs, walls, restrooms, water fountains and replenishes rest-room supplies to enhance sanitary conditions
• Makes minor electrical and carpentry repairs by replacing wall outlets and replacing door-knobs

Supporting Roles

• Aids skilled technicians in making major repairs
• Uses manual strength and appliance dolly to set up tables and chairs according to simple diagrams for resident activities and to remove and/or install appliances, such as refrigerators and stoves

Other Duties

• Maintain quality communication with residents and Touchstone staff
• Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward residents at all times

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of experience in general maintenance and repair work
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic plumbing, HVAC, electrical, pest control, carpentry and painting skills
• Overall dependability to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality