Maintenance Technician

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: High School degree or equivalent and technical training/experience in a building trade required.

Experience: 2 years or more in skilled maintenance work required.

Equipment: Circuit Tester, Drill & Bits (Metal & Wood), Hammer, Level, Putty Knives & Broad Knife, Pipe Wrenches, Sander, Saws, Screwdrivers (Phillips, Standard, & various sizes), Scrapers, Combination Square, Tape Measure, Toolbox or Bucket, Wrenches/Sockets, and Various Pliers. You may need to add tools as you progress in this position.

Abilities:

• Ability to take direction from the supervisor
• Ability to use a computer for web access, word documents, and excel spreadsheets
• Ability to read, write, do basic math and follow instructions
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, plumbing and mechanical diagrams, blueprints, and to make working sketches
• Ability to lift, push, pull, climb, and extensive walking.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner, as a part of the site team
• Ability to relate professionally with vendors, residents and co-workers
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to use maintenance, trade and testing equipment and tools
• Ability to commit to the mission and values of the company
• Ability to be flexible to change work plans
• Ability to work long hours out in harsh weather conditions.
• Ability to tediously chip ice on sidewalks.
• Ability to operate snow equipment.
• Ability to effectively deal with angry residents when weather conditions are beyond completing in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain a professional personal appearance
• Ability to drive a car (and a valid driver’s license) in order to run errands etc.
• Ability to oversee work progress of vendors or outside contractors
• Ability to work within a budget