The Maintenance Technician maintains an attractive, safe and pleasing environment for residents, which is of the utmost importance in delivering service to the community. They Perform and all regular maintenance and repair duties to interior and exterior of property. Conduct regular inspection of interior and exterior of property and report to management all additional maintenance and repair needs for referral to outside vendors as appropriate. Perform regular cleaning duties, including cleaning debris from common areas, cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, cleaning restrooms and removing rubbish, as needed. Maintain positive, professional relationships with the commercial and residential tenants and owners, as well as management and vendors.

Compensation: $20 - $21.00 / hour

32 hours a week

FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client's property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client's directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete regular community inspections and prepare status reports
• Frequent contact with others in the performance of daily duties including management, commercial and residential tenants and owners, vendors and others
• Provide regular status updates to the Chief Engineer
• Monitor and maintain inventory each day
• Submit requests for additional equipment, as may be needed
• Take initiative to act with minimal supervision
• Recognize and address problems quickly and decisively
• Promptly respond to emergencies; coordinate with other responders to ensure the safety of the community
• Understand and adhere to budgets
• Ensure that supplies/tools are attended at all times
• Store tools/cart out of site
• Perform minor and major repair of common area buildings and equipment as needed, document for follow through with appropriate work order system
• Conduct minor repairs on lighting systems.
• Conduct minor repairs on Plumbing systems
• Conduct minor repairs on Electrical systems.
• Regularly inspect property for, and replace, burned out lights
• Paint exterior and interior walls, structures, fencing, etc, as needed and document through appropriate work order process
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip and polish floors and stairways;
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets as needed
• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment as needed
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment, and setup rooms, for meetings as needed
• Maintain common areas including but not limited to wipe down handrails, power wash walkways, remove cobwebs, dust furniture, empty and clean trash cans, remove fallen yard debris, pick up garbage and dispose at appropriate disposal sight
• Clean boiler room, electrical room, gas room, lighting fixtures, exit signs, baseboards and molding
• Spot check all floors regularly
• Check and clean basement sump pump regularly
• Monitor and maintain boiler equipment, including checking temperature to make adjustments
• Check fire escapes routes, review all fire doors for proper function
• Remove graffiti and cause repair to common area components damaged by vandalism
• Perform various preventative maintenance functions
• Notify Chief Engineer concerning the need of major repair or additions in the common area and file appropriate work order
• Complete appropriate requisition for supplies and equipment as needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing work
• Be courteous and pleasant to residents at all times, speak with confidence about the boundaries of your role
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• Emergency On-Call requirement as needed
• Work weekends as business needs require.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, keep accurate records, fill out logs and journals, and perform administrative operational functions
• Ability to learn software programs for Repair and Preventative Maintenance Service Requests
• Knowledge of basic principals of plumbing, wood finishing, painting, electrical and carpentry
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, including saws, drills, floor buffer, vacuum, carpet cleaner, power washer and other tools used in building and grounds maintenance
• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment regularly used in custodial, maintenance and repair work
• Valid California Driver's License and proof of insurance
• May be required to use personal vehicle in the performance of job duties
• Occasional overtime is required
• Consistent and regular attendance is required

Education & Experience:

• Two years of experience in building maintenance, and repair work or equivalent

Physical Requirements & Working Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Must be able to drive
• Some local travel by personal vehicle is required
• Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, weather variations, traffic and equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or chemical fumes, chemicals such as cleaning solvents and grease, machinery and their moving parts and dust.
• Work duties require the ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces for frequent and prolonged periods of time, and regularly require lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, push/pull and related physical activities
• The work environment characteristics are normal maintenance conditions.
• Regular exposure to dust and noise

Tools & Equipment Used:

• Valid California Driver's License and proof of insurance

Hours:Monday-Thursday 09:00AM-5:30PM
(hours are subject to change depending on business needs)

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (full time and part time 30 hours)
• Part time 20 hours qualify for dental and vision
• 401K match
• Time off including vacation, sick, and company paid holidays
• Pet insurance available
• Verizon discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Legal services
• Free emotional wellbeing and daily life assistance support for all associates
• Domestic partner coverage
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account

About Us:
FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Disclaimer:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.