Maintenance Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform various maintenance functions including but not limited to: painting, caulking, HVAC repairs, lock repairs, window/door repairs, electrical repairs, appliance repairs, preventative maintenance, and changing light bulbs, filters, batteries, etc.
• Affirm all work performed is done in accordance with OSHA safety standards and those established by Anawim Housing.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with employees, vendors, clients, tenants, equity partners and the financing authority.
• Complete vacant unit turns for incoming residents. Turns may include: drywall repair, painting, carpentry, appliance repair, fixture repair or replacement, installation of window blinds, unit lock changes, HVAC filter replacement and system cleaning, light electrical work such as replacing outlets/switches/thermostats, window and door repair, caulking, countertop replacement, surface refinishing.
• Service Requests - complete residents service requests within a reasonable timeframe.
• Aid in the organization and cleanliness of maintenance shop, remove garbage daily.
• Invent and maintain inventory control, communicate to Logistics Coordinator when supplies are needed.
• Light grounds keeping; trimming of trees, shrubbery and bushes.
• Maintain, clean and organize garbage enclosures, dumpsters, including deodorizing and power washing as needed or directed by manager.
• Maintenance Coverage after hours - schedule/execute on call rotation among maintenance team members to ensure someone is always available to handle service requests outside of normal business hours.
• HVAC – troubleshoot and repair mini-split/central/portable and window air conditioning equipment; troubleshoot and repair electric/gas/geothermal heating units/furnaces.
• Property Emergencies – responsible for emergencies that may arise outside of normal business hours. ie. flood, fire, power loss, etc.
• Perform and ensure that all assigned maintenance requests are handled in a timely and reasonable amount of time and provide communication to Property Managers when a delay in repairs occurs.
• Continually inspect the property and report deficiencies to supervisor and Property Manager.
• Follow preventative maintenance programs for the property and specific equipment.
• Responsible to keep supervisor fully informed with both verbal and written communication, including but not limited to the feasibility of calling outside maintenance and requisitioning the purchase of required materials.
• Responsible for complying with safety regulations to avoid injury to self and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• HVAC Universal certification is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years multi-family maintenance experience or 2 years’ experience in a related construction/maintenance field.
• Comfortable using a ladder.
• Must own or have access to basic hand tools and a drill.
• Able to lift up to 75lbs, and bend.
• Able to effectively use company provided smartphone and tablet for communication and workflow tracking.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Reliable vehicle and car insurance.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• The work is performed in a typical office or administrative environment as well as tenant apartments and outside.
• The worker could be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Driving, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, lifting, reaching, talking, hearing, grasping and finger dexterity, repetitive motions.
• Sitting approximately 50 percent of the time.
• Standing approximately 20 percent of the time.
• Walking approximately 20 percent of the time.
• Driving approximately 10 percent of the time.
• Requires the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force continuously.
• Up to 50 pounds of force infrequently to lift or otherwise move objects.

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• The minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, and extensive reading.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Anawim Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.