Maintenance Cleaner/Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION – MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

National Investments, Ltd.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30 pm

Reports to: Maintenance Lead Technician

Objective:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily maintenance repair and upkeep of the property including buildings, residential units, parking lots and grounds in a supportive role under the direction of supervisory personnel. The Maintenance Technician will assist Tech/Cleaner as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to service requests on a daily basis and completes repairs in accordance with maintenance standards and specifications including work orders which are to be completed in a timely fashion.
• Participates in on-call rotation. On a rotating basis with other maintenance technicians provides 24 hour service coverage 7 days a week in response to tenant emergency requests or property maintenance issues.
• Performs minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs as well as basic plastering, masonry, and painting.
• Assists with putting trash and recyclables out for pickup on the designated pickup days.
• Supports Maintenance Lead Technician or any other teammate with maintenance projects and inventory control as necessary.
• Completes all paperwork in their entirety, such as, but not limited to, timesheets and work orders.
• Cleans and treats as early as possible during a snow/ice event all entryways, sidewalks, and parking areas are to be and as often as needed to provide a hazard free pathway for residents, staff, vendors, visitors and emergency personnel/vehicles
• Complies with all federal, state and local laws, including Fair Housing regulations
• Assists leasing & management staff as necessary during difficult situations

Qualifications:

• At least 2 to 3 year’s apartment maintenance experience that provide a knowledge of practices and procedures related to property management, maintenance, material requirements and building operation and repair
• High school and/or technical school graduate preferred
• Basic knowledge in the trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and HVAC and have an ability to diagnose malfunctions to troubleshoot
• Organizational skills – keeping track of multiple work orders, while prioritizing emergencies
• Driver’s License and reliable transportation required
• BCI required
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to complete tasks on time and meet deadlines
• MUST PARTICIPATE IN ONCALL EMERGENCY ROTATIONS

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, operate equipment, work in cramped positions, pull, push and lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to enter and access all areas of all building and dwelling units. Adequate hearing, speech, and vision to prepare and read work orders

Standards of Performance:

• Maintains property buildings and grounds which are used by residents, guests, vendors and employees to Company standards and expectations by performing repairs and upgrades that keep the interior and exterior of our communities in

a safe and hazard free condition on a daily basis as assigned, completing the task within time allotted, addressing the work order(s).

• Completes repairs and service requests daily on schedule to a professional standard. On an average day you can expect to retrieve work orders three times a day (morning, lunchtime, end of work day) with incumbent responsible for completion of a minimum of three work orders a day completing them to the company standard. Most work orders should be completed within 24-48 hours. These repairs include but are not limited to: plumbing repairs, electrical repairs, painting and drywall repair, HVAC repairs, outdoor repairs. Bring make ready units up to HUD standards when tenants move out as well as fix any and all problems with occupied units.
• On a daily basis works with certain company tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications; maintains inventory of repair materials and notifies supervisor when replenishment is needed to insure 30 days-worth inventory of supplies by anticipating our current and projected usage. Inventory control and accurate usage will enable us to stay within our annual budget.
• Always report unusual or dangerous circumstances of the property or residents to supervisor immediately.
• Addresses resident concerns promptly in a courteous manner resolving the issue at hand within the Fair Housing Guidelines at all times (provided in your maintenance tool kit) while not engaging in conversation outside the scope of the assignment.
• Maintains proper uniform and grooming standards at all times. Uniforms are to be cleaned and pressed. You must wear work boots or hiking boots at all times. You will have a photo ID which is to be worn when working at other sites, you need not wear it when working at your assigned location. You are allowed to wear a cap but it must be plain and free of any commercial ID/logos/personal affiliations. Preference on cap color is black.
• Always follow OSHA guidelines and complete all scheduled OSHA training as directed by your supervisor including Lock Out/Tag Out; Blood Bourne Pathogens; Ladder Safety; Electrical Safety; PPE (personal protective equipment) to name a few. Prevents personal injuries and property damage by using safe methods and tools for lifting and moving materials.
• Constantly use proper emergency procedures to prevent and respond to hazards including but not limited to: fire; flood; electrical; chemical. Follows all policies and procedures governing emergency evacuation as outlined in your maintenance toolkit in accordance with site emergency evacuation plans.
• Continuously responsible to follow all company policies and procedures, including Company COVID-19 Policy which relies on social distancing, mask wearing, wearing gloves and frequent hand washing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to participate in emergency on-call rotations as well as snow removal at 6am when it snows?

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Warwick, RI 02886 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22