Maintenance Technician

Ready for an electrifying career adventure as a Maintenance Technician in the vibrant world of multifamily living? Buckle up and join us at Weathervane! We're on the lookout for passionate individuals eager to fuse top-notch customer service with their knack for apartment maintenance.

Picture yourself as the hospitality maestro, the go-to person radiating positivity while welcoming and aiding residents, prospects, and vendors. But wait, your role goes beyond the ordinary – you're the linchpin of our resident service dream team!

If you're buzzing with energy, armed with a can-do attitude, and ready to make a lasting impact beyond routine maintenance, this is your stage to shine. Embrace this opportunity to be more than just a technician; become the face of hospitality in our thriving community!

Your responsibilities include conducting service requests, preventative maintenance, upholding safety standards, and maintaining accurate records. Dive into the daily adventure of diagnosing and performing minor repairs, from electrical and plumbing to A/C and heating systems, appliances, and beyond. Showcase your versatility by assisting with make-ready repairs and services, and even contributing to community events as our representative. Be part of something bigger – support Zocalo's Purpose and SPIRIT Values. With a focus on sustainable construction and LEED buildings, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills and achieve personal goals with Zocalo.

Are you up for the challenge? Join our team where integrity, innovation, and a positive mindset are celebrated. As a Maintenance Technician with Zocalo, you'll not only contribute to the success of our community but also grow both professionally and personally. Apply now to become a vital part of a team that values exceptional customer service, stewardship, and a commitment to teamwork. Your exciting new career awaits!

Benefits:

• Training and Development – We invest in training programs, certifications, and skill-building technology to grow your knowledge
• Clear Career Path – Mentorship Programs
• Supportive Work Culture – collaborative team, transparent communication, and mutual respect among colleagues and supervisors
• Recognition – praise, awards, and advancement opportunities
• Great Compensation – monthly bonus, on-call reward, sign-on bonus and housing discount
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Free health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan

Zocalo Community Development is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our New Build Community in Boulder. The position is Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 am -5:00 pm with on call.

Building Connected Communities. Zocalo is a next-generation real estate company, joining social purpose with profitability, that creates sustainable projects aligned with key demographic, market and environmental trends. Zocalo focuses on projects and locations where the demand for green, mixed-use and mixed-income development outstrips supply and where public policy favors affordable, planet-friendly projects that help residents achieve their aspirations.

Zocalo was named Top Three Best Places to Work in Denver by Denver Business Journal.

Zocalo embraces the following six core values: Stewardship, People, Integrity, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Teamwork (S.P.I.R.I.T.)

Zocalo embraces diversity as essential to creating and maintaining a culture of innovation and collaboration, in the company and society at large. We recognize that business excellence and operational effectiveness require many points of view, backgrounds, and skills, and challenge ourselves to openly and thoughtfully engage diverse stakeholders across our organization and in our projects to harness their insight and wisdom. Central to this are the people that work at Zocalo. Supporting the education and growth goals and defining a roadmap for employee ownership in Zocalo all create opportunities for wealth-building and autonomy.

The Maintence Tech Job Description includes but is not limited to:

Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, OSHA, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other applicable laws pertaining to property management of apartment communities.

Resident Service:

• Performs maintenance tasks and assists with non-routine property needs as requested by the Service Director.
• Follows resident service request policy, completing requests within 24 hours or less. Will notify Service Director if any service requests are not able to be completed the same day.
• Available for on call maintenance emergencies in accordance with schedule as determined by Service Director and Community Director.

Preventative Maintenance/Safety:

• Maintains positive customer relations attitude.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing property storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants.
• Must be aware of the condition of physical property throughout the building and immediately initiates action to correct unsafe conditions, e.g. broken gates, broken steps, open holes, broken/burnt out exterior lights.
• Maintains accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests (received and completed), expenditures, and apartment make ready status, work in progress, etc.
• Schedules and performs minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis as directed by Service Director and Community Director. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.

Community:

• Participate as Zocalo’s representative in organizations such as Apartment Association, Ballpark Neighborhood Organization, Downtown Denver Partnership, Colorado Chapter of the United States Green Building Council and other groups in which Director of Operations believes there will be beneficial effect for the team member’s knowledge base and on the profitability of the property.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of principles of Sustainable Construction, energy efficiency, and requirements of LEED buildings. Becoming a LEED Associate should be a goal.
• Working knowledge of computer software, photocopier, office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Highly organized, able to multi-task, make schedules, document events. Team player, even tempered, tactful, and appropriately assertive. Informs others of plans, actions, and follows through on commitments. Supportive of the company mission and the goals of the project.

Education and Experience

Position prefers at least one year of experience in property maintenance or equivalent field. For safety reasons, the position requires the ability to speak, read and write English fluently.

Equipment Requirement

Required to wear back support belt, goggles when working with specific equipment, masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.

Licenses

EPA certification Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Driver's License is required.

Equipment/Machinery and Tools: An associate in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:

Hand Tools: Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc.

Power Tools: Wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc.

User Mover Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders.

Mechanical Equipment: Motors, pumps, refrigerant recovery equipment, compressors, blowers, electric and hand powered augers, etc.

Measuring Devises: Calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, gauges, etc.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk or sit alternatively depending on specific needs of the day. Estimate 66% to 100% of the time.

• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities: Climb Stairs – Service requests, make ready needs. Reach Above Shoulder – Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, parts, etc. Finger Dexterity – Handle tools and equipment, perform maintenance and repairs.
• Lifting/Carrying (supplies, parts, ladders, etc.): Over 150 lbs. – Rare need, (less than 1% of the time); 75-150 lbs – Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time); 1-25 lbs. – Constant need (66% to 100% of the time). Note: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of the heaviest items include washers/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units and abandoned furniture, etc.

Zocalo Community Development is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Boulder, CO 80303 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boulder, CO 80303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22