Maintenance Technician - Bilingual in Spanish required

About the role

The Property Maintenance Technician performs grounds cleanup and maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, apartment turnovers, and janitorial tasks. This position requires technical expertise in one or more building trades and reports directly to the Property Manager. Bilingual in Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Completes work orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs repairs on the property, including painting, carpentry, wall repair, minor plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, and heating.
• Secures, cleans, repairs, and applies bed bug treatment to all units during turnover process as directed by the Property Manager.
• Maintains exterior common areas and grounds, including lawns, flowerbeds, shrubbery, parking areas, and trash pickup.
• Provides on-call maintenance service and responds to emergencies as instructed; completes incident/accident reports.
• Sets up conference room and community space as needed.
• Completes and accurately documents preventative maintenance activities through the Recurring Work Order process.
• Advises the Property Manager on the overall condition of the property, including potential hazards.
• Responsible for overall physical condition of the property.
• Follows through with 504 Self Evaluation repairs and maintenance as directed by the Property Manager.
• Completes Purchase Orders and submits for approval.
• Utilizes Yardi maintenance/work order system to record all maintenance work, including closing out work orders.
• Performs triannual unit inspections with Property Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and completes assigned training in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent and technical training/experience in a building trade required.
• 2+ years of experience in skilled maintenance work.
• Ability to take direction from the supervisor and use a computer for work order software, email, timesheets, and web access.
• Ability to read, write, do basic math, and follow instructions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, climb, and perform extensive walking.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a site team and relate professionally with vendors, residents, and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to use maintenance, trade, and testing equipment and tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a car to run errands and travel between properties as needed.
• Ability to oversee work progress of vendors or outside contractors.
• Ability to follow fair housing laws and regulations.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Work Environment

• Building and outdoor environment with frequent exposure to seasonal conditions.
• Occasional exposure to grease, oil, chemicals, toxins, dust, loud noises, high humidity, and electrical or mechanical hazards.
• Frequently required to operate power tools, hand tools, lawnmower, snowblower, cleaning equipment, circuit tester, paint sprayer, etc.
• Frequently required to push/pull objects over 100 lbs and lift/carry objects between 50–100 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, stand, squat, drive, and remain in uncomfortable positions for extended periods.
• Frequently required to read fine print, distinguish sounds with background noise, and speak clearly in English.
• Negligible travel required for running errands and traveling between properties.

Schedule

Flexible schedule available after 90 days of employment (e.g., 4-10 hour days versus 5-8 hour days).

Pay

$24.00 per hour.

Values-Based Behaviors

• Listens attentively and asks clarifying questions to understand others’ views and assumptions.
• Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem-solving.
• Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Encourages teamwork for the benefit of the organization.
• Comes to meetings prepared, honors work commitments, and meets deadlines.
• Collaborates with other work groups and outside organizations proactively and responsively.
• Honors confidentiality and protects proprietary information.
• Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes.
• Communicates courteously and effectively; sets clear expectations.
• Reinforces core values (Respect, Trust, and Dignity) within the work group.
• Deals with issues directly, respectfully, and in a timely manner.