Maintenance Technician

Position title: Maintenance Technician

Position type: Full-Time

Position status: Non-Exempt

About Over-the-Rhine Community Housing:

Over-the-Rhine Community Housing (OTRCH), founded in 1978, is a not-for-profit community development corporation whose mission is to develop and manage resident- centered affordable housing and build inclusive community and benefit low-income residents. We provide the Property Management, Property Development, Resident Services and Tenant Advocacy that enable the thriving, diverse community we enjoy today.

OTRCH traces its roots back to RESTOC (1978) and Over the Rhine Housing Network (1988). Today OTRCH owns over 120 buildings and manages over 750 units of housing in multiple city neighborhoods.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is a full-time position and is responsible for carrying out the mission of the organization by managing and executing day-to-day maintenance activities. Statements included in this description reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.

Requirements and Experience:

• Experience in one or more of the following trades, with strong knowledge of at least one trade: Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Drywall, HVAC, Security/Locks, Appliances
• Valid driver’s license; driving record which allows company insurance policy coverage
• Participation in mandatory on-call rotation; one full week every 6-7 weeks
• Good interpersonal and organization skills; efficient in time management
• Willingness to learn new technology/software
• Ability to maintain emergency/on-call mobile phone on rotating basis
• Ownership of variety of personal hand tools/equipment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve individually and/or with a team
• Willingness to share knowledge with fellow team technicians
• Ability to climb several flights of stairs with ease
• Work from a ladder, interior and exterior
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Able to maintain a calm, professional temperament in situations with displeased/unhappy
• clientele whom may require de-escalation or mediation
• Maintain professional appearance at all times

Responsibilities:

• Participation in mandatory emergency/on-call rotation; one full week every several weeks, depending on the number of maintenance staff in the rotation.
• Communicate effectively with Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintain a timely schedule; show up on time
• Review work assignments before leaving warehouse, estimate materials and tools needed for daily tasks/jobs
• Notify Maintenance Supervisor when inventory is low
• Complete work assignments in a professional and timely manner
• Clean work area upon completion of assignment
• Complete work orders after finishing each job, including brief description detailing the work completed and time involved
• Turn in completed work orders daily and coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor regarding work that is unable to be completed
• Assist fellow technicians as needed
• Maintain professionalism and accountability with company vehicles, tools/equipment, and
• notify Maintenance Supervisor of service needs
• Act responsibly with property keys; keep from loss or theft
• Participate in monthly All Staff meetings, as well as other meetings as required
• Willing to participate in continuing education as it pertains to the maintenance field

Compensation:

This position will pay $18.00-$22.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Over-the-Rhine Community Housing is proud to offer substantial employee benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance premiums starts the 1st day of the month following the date of hire
• $500 contribution to health savings account (FSA/HSA) 90 days from start
• Commencement of remaining benefits on date of hire
• Free and comprehensive Employee Assistance Program offered via TriHealth
• 11 paid holidays
• Employer-matched 401k up to 3%
• Bi-weekly PTO accrual with annual roll-over
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Sabbatical after 7 years of service
• Please note: Candidates must have a sincere commitment to social and economic justice. Only candidates with passion and energy need apply.

Over-the-Rhine Community Housing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay: $18.00 - $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
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22