Maintenance Technician

General Summary

We are seeking a maintenance worker to assist the superintendent in maintaining the physical integrity of the property. This involves ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Plumbing: repair, replace, or install faucets, pipes, toilets, garbage disposals, dishwashers, water-dispensing refrigerators, and washing machines.
• Electrical: troubleshoot, repair, replace, or install power switches, fuses, wall sockets, ceiling lights, and ceiling fans.
• Drywall/Plaster repair: fill in small holes caused by nails and minor dings from normal wear and tear.
• Painting: touch up paint in the lobby, apply new coats of paint to unit walls, and clean fixtures, floors, and other surfaces.
• Appliance repair: repair, replace, or install major household appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, range ovens, washers and dryers, and air conditioners.
• Grounds keeping: mow grass, pull weeds, trim and prune trees and shrubs, water lawns and plants, and sweep or rake leaves.
• Cleaning/housekeeping: maintain a tidy appearance in shared community locations and clean vacated units before new renters assume occupancy.
• Snow removal: shovel, blow, or plow snow away from covered walkways and driveways, and lay down rock salt to prevent slipping.
• Customer service: provide professional, prompt, and courteous correspondence with renters and contracted vendors.
• Time management: maintain an organized scheduling and tracking system to complete maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Inventory Control: be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and inform the Superintendent of shortages.
• Mechanical systems: inspect and maintain boilers, pumps, and other mechanical systems.

Qualifications and Skills

• Appearance: Neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Education: High School Graduate or GED.
• Proficient knowledge: Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance, safe operation of basic hand and power tools, oil burner systems, heating and ventilation systems, electrical systems, appliance maintenance, workplace safety, and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Skills: Knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of trades (plumbing, electrical, drywall repair, painting, grounds keeping, cleaning, snow removal).
• Abilities: Physical strength to lift cleaning materials and heavy equipment, physical stamina for being on their feet all day.
• Other characteristics: Interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with building occupants and other staff members.
• Professional Certification: FDNY certificates of fitness for operating a low-pressure boiler, residential sprinkler systems helpful.
• Experience: 3 years’ experience in general building maintenance.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working with people of different income levels and ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel: Routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and needed equipment.
• Climb Stairs: Service requests, make-ready needs for 2nd and 3rd floor apartments.
• Push or Pull: Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
• Reach Above Shoulder: Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, parts, etc.
• Climb Ladders: Perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Grasp/Grip/Turning: Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Finger Dexterity: Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.): Over 150 lbs.: Rare need (less than 1% of the time); 75 – 150 lbs.: Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time); 25 – 75 lbs.: Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time); 1 – 25 lbs.: Constant need (66% to 100% of the time).