Maintenance Technician I Roving

About the role

Kraus-Anderson is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position will be responsible for daily building, grounds, and equipment operations to ensure good property appearance, safety, tenant satisfaction, and efficient building operations and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Performs repair and maintenance of buildings plumbing, electrical, windows, doors, and mechanical systems as directed.
• Takes initiative to maintain appearance and cleanliness of site and building, including vacancies.
• Notifies the Property Manager, Director of Properties or Vice President of Properties when emergency situations, hazardous conditions or problems arise.
• Conducts required periodic inspections of buildings equipment, mechanical systems and overall property, submitting appropriate reports as specified and in a timely manner.
• Ensures a clean and safe work environment and operates all equipment following safe and proper procedures and safety policies.
• During colder/winter weather, removes, as directed, any snow or ice including salting and sanding as necessary to maintain safe sidewalks and drive paths.
• Daily unlocks any common area doors, checks condition of all door closers, locks, hinges, thresholds and glass.
• Ensures all vacancies and associated restrooms are consistently broom clean, dry, contain no stained ceiling tile and are in presentable/showable condition.
• Cleans, trims, mows and maintains as required, all lawns, shrubs, planting beds, planters, hedges, trees, and flowers.
• Checks all property signs (traffic control, For Lease, parking, handicap, monument, sign bands, pylon) for function and appearance. Reports any problems to Property Manager.
• Inspects roof areas, drains, and sewer systems for debris and deterioration.
• Checks all common area lighting and time clocks to ensure proper operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Vo-Tech or special education courses in maintenance of heating and cooling equipment, electrical systems, and plumbing, troubleshooting, and general property/building maintenance preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience preferred operating and maintaining rooftop units, exhaust systems, make-up air systems and other HVAC-related equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety and security equipment systems.
• Completes all work/maintenance needs on a timely basis and has ability to prioritize needs.
• Provides quick response to emergency after-hours calls as necessary.
• Maintains effective working relationship and communication with Property Managers, tenants.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.

Skills

• Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must have vehicle to commute and occasionally transport equipment/supplies to each property.

Benefits

KA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance plan options, health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), wellness program, 401(k) plan, company-sponsored life insurance & disability, time off including vacation, sick and holiday pay, and an array of voluntary benefits and perks. Employees also have access to KA University and community service opportunities through the KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

Pay and Schedule

Pay Range: $18.00 to $25.00 hourly, plus discretionary incentive program. While the range listed represents the anticipated hiring range for this position, offers at the upper end of the range are uncommon. Pay is based on many factors including but not limited to education, skill, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs.