Facilities Maintenance Technician I

General Description

Under general supervision, the Facilities Maintenance Technician I responsibilities include the general upkeep and maintenance of his or her specific property location(s). Performs highly diversified duties related to general maintenance involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Provides maintenance services to existing tenants and maintains the up-keep and cleanliness of the common areas and grounds. Responds to service calls in a timely manner. Utilizes the work order system in Rent Manager to document labor, materials, and notes for resolution.

· Determines whether services are billable as indicated by the tenant lease. Updates electronic work order as appropriate to capture labor and material cost.

· Responsible for periodic property and safety inspections and records results for safety devices including but not limited to sprinklers, emergency lights, and exit lights.

· Performs grounds and building upkeep, including, but not limited to painting, snow removal, salting, weed whacking, tree trimming, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.

· Builds business relationships and communicates tenant concerns to leadership if unable to resolve.

· Maintains company equipment including snow blowers, weed whackers, salt spreaders and other equipment. Promptly communicates the need for repair or replacement to their supervisor.

· Monitors all work being performed by outside contractors. Communicates issues to supervisor.

· Creates a work list for in Rent Manager for Field Crew Members and follows up on completions, questions, or concerns.

· Provides emergency and/or unscheduled repairs of equipment at properties and performs scheduled maintenance repairs. Acts as first responder prior to calling in trades personnel. Diagnoses problems, replaces and or repairs parts, tests, and performs adjustments.

· Performs regular scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities as needed.

· Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.

· Detects faulty operations and/or defective materials and reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.

· Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly working areas.

· Complies with all company, local, city, state, and federal guidelines.

· Follows Buckingham’s internal policies and procedures and complies with Fair Housing (if applicable), state and federal laws.

· Participates in on-call responsibilities for 1 week, following the rotation with other Maintenance Technicians.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

· At least 2 or more years’ experience in general maintenance involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC.

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Valid and clean Driver's License with means of transportation.

· Familiar with power tools and forklift operation.

· OSHA 10 hour course a plus. Required after hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 up to 60 lbs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, stretch, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel items such as equipment and machines. The team member is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment may be loud and vary in temperatures.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees will follow other instructions and perform other related duties as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Skilled Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24