Maintenance Technician

Job Type

Full-time, hourly nonexempt

Full Job Description

Maintenance Technician

RHM is a multifamily property management and real estate development company in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in both market rate and affordable housing. We are one of Cleveland’s largest third-party management firms. Our goal is to develop strong and reliable relationships with owners, partners, and employees, which has been the key to our growth and success.

SUMMARY

• Keep property in best maintenance condition.
• Work with Property Manager to run the building as effective as possible.
• Handle plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and appliance repair
• Monitor all aspects and have full knowledge/control over the building and maintenance program.
• Monthly, complete building walk through, filing building preventative maintenance schedule and complete all needed work found.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Maintenance Tech’s responsibilities and authority include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain a professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and helpful attitude with the residents and fellow employees. Promote this attitude with all your personnel.
• Assist residents with problems and requests to the best of your ability and to limits of your authority.
• Maintain curb appeal of the exterior of the building and common areas of the building.
• Comply with the dress code and wear supplied uniforms. Work attire must be neat and clean at all times.
• Adhere to all policy/procedures outlined in the employee handbook.
• Complete all maintenance requests, fill out completely and return to the property manager.
• Schedule contracts and sign off on completed work orders and invoices.
• Cover building emergency on-call as scheduled.
• Meet with the property manager or Lead maintenance tech once a week. Discuss work procedures, priorities, goals and special jobs to be completed. Assist Management in distributing notices.
• Complete all turn units and schedule contractor as needed. Oversee units to completion and notify office when ready to rent with a 3-to-5-day turnaround.
• Assist pest control (when applicable)
• Walk grounds weekly and look for trash, maintenance problems and damages. complete work as needed.
• Complete unit inspections as scheduled and make needed repairs.
• Work with contractors as needed. Ensure that the resident’s safety is always a prime consideration, and work is done per LBP O&M Plan (where needed).
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Have an excellent and professional attitude towards resident care. Schedule and complete all daily/weekly maintenance tasks.
• Work on ladders (10-20 feet), under sinks, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, walking, standing and the ability to lift (up to 80lbs).
• Inspections, including walking grounds weekly and look for trash, safety hazards or any security issues and report them to the Property Manager.
• Work with contractors as needed.
• Complete training as required by RHM.
• MUST SUPPLY YOUR OWN TOOLS (the building will supply specialty tools such as drain sake, extension ladders).
• Must embody RHM’s core values of: Integrity, Will-to-Win, Be a Good Person, Driven, Accountable, and Teamwork

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working off ladders up to 20 ft. off the ground. Working off stepladders up to 10 feet inside apartments.
• Work under sinks and around appliances by bending own or lying on your back.
• Moving appliances including refrigerators, washers, dryers and ranges.
• Lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds.
• Bending over appliances or mechanical equipment for repairs or cleaning.
• Walking and/or standing for an entire workday.
• Climbing flights of stairs to access work on higher floors.
• Assembling small parts in appliances, mechanical equipment, plumbing, and electrical fixtures, etc.
• Reading repair instructions.
• Logging or describing in writing work hours, repairs made and or materials used.
• Working in inclement weather.
• Operating hand and power tools.

BENEFITS

• Eligibility of medical, dental and vision coverage; disability insurance; life insurance after 60 days; and 401k participation after 1 year.
• Paid time off & Paid holidays

Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, On-call as required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cleveland, OH 44111: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.
• US work authorization (Required).

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• Property maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person