Maintenance Technician II - Property Management

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Wage: $22.00 - $30.00 hourly

Benefits:

* Medical/Dental

* FSA

* 403(b) Retirement

* Additional Voluntary Benefits

* Paid Holidays

* Vacation/Sick Leave

* Education Assistance Program

* Employee Assistance Program

* Longevity awards

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician II position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of the CCHS multifamily housing portfolio. This position is an active, leading member of the maintenance team, participating in day-to-day operations of various properties, under the direction of the Facilities Manager. This role requires a versatile individual who is adept at troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various systems and equipment. Maintains records of work orders through completion. Maintains positive relationships with tenants. Maintains relationships with suppliers, vendors, and professionals servicing the property. Maintains relationships with other staff members.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the maintenance team in the implementation of systems and processes identified by the Facilities Manager.
• Lead team member in maintaining physical condition of the properties.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and the Operating and Maintenance manual.
• On-call for emergency response.
• Be aware of all utility shut offs; shutting off immediately as needed in the event of fire or flood.
• Vacant Unit Turn-Over Maintenance as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Occupied Unit Maintenance as specified by the Facilities Manager.
• Preventative Maintenance as specified by the Facilities Manager.
• Performs routine maintenance as directed by the Community Manager.
• Periodically inspects units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs as needed.
• Physically walks the properties and removes litter, debris, pet droppings from the grounds.
• Maintains all exterior plant material including but not limited to grass, trees, shrubs, as specified by the Facilities Manager.
• Notifies the Facilities Manager of any diseased, dying, or dead landscape plantings.
• Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Shovels snow, utilize snow blower and use sand as needed to prevent slick conditions.
• Repairs flooring as required, to include stretching carpet, and tile repairs.
• Performs sheetrock repairs.
• Performs minor electrical repairs.
• Performs minor plumbing work such as cleaning stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• Replaces broken glass, screens, fixtures, appliances, window coverings and locks.
• Painting apartments as needed.
• Assists contractor with water and sewer line repairs.
• Custodial work in community rooms and common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
• Repairs fencing when required.
• Cleaning of vacant units; receives priority of work to perform from the Community Manager or the Facilities Manager.
• Care and timely maintenance of all equipment entrusted to his/her/their care.
• Always maintain awareness of proper safety precautions.
• Wears support belt, use safety equipment (goggles, masks, and gloves, etc.) as tasks dictate.
• On-call for emergencies
• Be aware of all utility shut offs; shutting off immediately as needed in the event of fire or flood.
• Makes sure storage areas and entrances are locked, and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.
• Have knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services, goods, and prices.
• Helps train and mentor maintenance staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring moderate physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and reach heights of 8 feet with the aid of a ladder. No fear of heights (24 feet or more).

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience or experience in a related field

Special Skills

• Must have a working knowledge of building maintenance.
• Advance technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general carpentry.
• Must adhere to pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• The ability to utilize a tablet and/or computer to complete work orders in the property management software.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work well with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence. English and Spanish preferred.
• Basic Math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to receive and follow written instructions.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Valid Washington State driver's license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider
• Must show proof of Hep B Vaccination

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required