Building Maintenance Tech- Full Time Newburgh

POSITION SUMMARY

The Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day maintenance operations requirements of all RUPCO owned or managed properties. The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Director of Facilities. This is a full-time hourly position (4-day work week; 32 hours). Duties may include, but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use of the work order system to accomplish maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Accomplish unit turnovers.
• Accompany Property management, third party or vendor?s on unit inspections as required.
• Contribute to the development, revision and implementation of the preventive maintenance plan.
• Maintain RUPCO?s quality maintenance standards.
• Maintain rental units to include preventative maintenance tasks, work order repairs and emergency repairs or services.
• Complete all required reporting in a clear and timely fashion. Maintain maintenance files, for various tasks and levels of compliance, as required.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations and any other mandated guidelines and/or policies relevant to property management and operations including safety and quality assurance for your assigned properties.
• Provide ?on call? after-hours weekday, weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Health, Safety, & Compliance

• Maintain a work environment in a clean, organized, and safe manner. Conduct daily inspections of work areas to look for unsafe conditions
• Ensure all accidents are reported to supervisor and Human Resources timely and in an appropriate manner.
• Maintain practices to ensure Health and Safety compliance.
• Use all required safety devices and personal protective equipment.

Agency Standards

• Demonstrate positive work attitudes and habits.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance consistent with agency standards
• Attend all required meetings and trainings
• Participate in training programs for professional growth as scheduled and approved
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to RUPCO Inc.?s applicable program rules, regulations and policies. Keep abreast of any changes or modifications to policies or regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary: $24.07 Hourly

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• 6 months of experience is required.

Skills:

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be able to prioritize tasks
• Must have a high level of energy and able to multi-task when necessary
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb stairs and a ladder
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Must be organized and able to work independently without constant supervision
• Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have basic knowledge of cleaning products
• Must have basic knowledge of cleaning equipment

BONA FIDE WORKING CONDITIONS

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. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed per ADA standards.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; touch, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position may require the employee to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, or climb. The position requires frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.

Affirmative Action & EEO Statement: It is the policy of RUPCO Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

As part of the company?s equal employment opportunity policy, RUPCO Inc. will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.