What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Technician position at Woda Cooper?
Service Technician
Johnston Crossing I & II - Johnston, IA
WHO WE ARE:
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 19 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK:
Discover the comfort, convenience, and sense of community waiting for you at Johnston Crossing I & II in Johnston, Iowa. These affordable 55 communities offer thoughtfully designed 1- and 2-bedroom apartment homes in a welcoming setting that helps residents feel right at home.
Residents enjoy a variety of amenities designed to support an active and connected lifestyle, including a community room for social gatherings, a picnic area for enjoying the outdoors, and convenient on-site laundry facilities. Ideally located near shopping, dining, and everyday essentials, Johnston Crossing I & II provide easy access to everything Johnston has to offer while delivering the comfort and affordability residents deserve.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain positive interactions with residents and the public to enhance the community image and ensure superior resident retention.
- Perform general and emergency maintenance of apartments and common areas including snow removal during snow events that may occur after hours and on weekends.
- Create and maintain a customer-centered service culture by demonstrating proactive hospitality with prospects, residents, family members and fellow community associates.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times related to prospect or resident information.
- Maintain an attractive community appearance and overall positive curb appeal.
- Responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of the property, including sanitizing, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and handling waste disposal.
- Perform turnover of apartments, including trash out, cleaning, painting, carpet shampooing and other repairs as necessary or directed.
- Effectively utilize required company databases and software programs.
- Identify actual and potential maintenance problems, including potential liability and workplace hazards, and take appropriate actions to handle the problems.
- Document daily/weekly/monthly visual inspection of property for defects, condition of roofs, gutters, downspouts, walkways, safety concerns, parking lot and apartments.
- Must be available and on-call for emergencies after hours, weekends, holidays or as assigned.
- Maintain professional appearance with designated maintenance uniform required by company policy.
- Dependable and able to report to work according to schedule and on time.
- Utilize personal protective equipment to ensure a safe work environment as required by company policy.
- Assist with any third-party inspections as needed.
- Participate and complete OSHA10 Training.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of general plumbing, and electrical.
- Ability to read repair manuals.
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be able to read and speak English and follow oral and written directions.
- Previous experience in maintenance preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
- Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, and crawl into awkward spaces.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to traverse a variety of properties with stairs and in a variety of weather conditions.
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Cell Phone Discount
- 12 Days Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
Employment is contingent on education verification, references, background check, and drug screening.
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