Senior Maintenance Technician
Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
About the role
CHI is looking for a full-time Senior Maintenance Technician based out of our Patchogue location. As Senior Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining Long Island properties; buildings and their internal systems, ensuring they are safe and functioning properly. Assists the Senior Director of Real Estate and staff as needed.
Responsibilities
- Ensures all general building and property repairs are completed in a correct, timely and efficient manner, including but not limited to: repairing leaking faucets and toilets, performing cosmetic repairs within/outside of apartments and buildings, performing painting, repairing or replacing locks, and performing minor appliance repairs
- Interacts with DSS, town officials and inspectors, tenants and CHI customers
- Performs general property maintenance including snow removal, salt disbursement, and general yard work
- Cleans vacant apartments and appliances for re-rental purposes
- Performs minor renovation projects and installs appliances
- Reviews with Maintenance Supervisor the status of maintenance/repair projects for each property and makes requests for any additional materials needed at that time
- Performs routine building cleaning as needed including in the common areas
- Immediately informs Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Director of Real Estate of any safety or health hazard(s) found at the premises
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalency degree
- Five years’ experience working in general contracting
- Valid driver’s license; General Contractor’s license preferred
- Good verbal communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
- Basic computer competency
- Ability to perform simple equations
- Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (up to 50lbs), tour property, walk distances, and climb stairs
- Ability to report building and tenant needs
- Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, and disabled populations
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details
- Should preferably own a set of “handy persons’ tools”
Pay
$25 an hour (approximately $52,000 annually). Overtime available.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Benefits
- Paid time off (2 personal days awarded annually)
- Health insurance and health reimbursement account
- Dental and vision plans
- Flexible spending account
- AFLAC supplemental insurance
- Voluntary plans
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Working Advantage- Employee Perks
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly trainings and career development plans