Property Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for ensuring the structural integrity of the community, including plumbing, heating and cooling systems, and appliances. Deals with requests on a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction. This is a regular exempt position that reports to the Chief Engineer. The schedule for this position is 40 hours per week with some weekend and holiday hours. On-call during after-hours and on weekends for emergencies.Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 2:30 pm to 11:00 pmRole is budgeted up to $28/hourGENERAL DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Perform minor and major repair of common area buildings and equipment as needed, document for follow through with appropriate work order system

Perform various preventative maintenance functions with appropriate work order system

Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing work

Conduct minor repairs on lighting systems

Conduct minor repairs on Plumbing systems

Conduct minor repairs on Electrical systems

Paint exterior and interior walls, structures, fencing, etc., as needed and document through appropriate work order process

Complete regular community inspections and prepare status reports

Check fire escapes routes, review all fire doors for proper function and burned out lights

Frequent contact with others in the performance of daily duties including management, commercial and residential tenants and owners, vendors and others

Be courteous and pleasant to residents at all times, speak with confidence about the boundaries of your role

Take initiative to act with minimal supervision

Recognize and address problems quickly and decisively

Promptly respond to emergencies; coordinate with other responders to ensure the safety of the community

Ensure that supplies/tools are attended at all times

Store tools/cart out of site

Regularly inspect property for, and replace,

Move and arrange furniture and equipment, and setup rooms, for meetings or projects as needed

Clean boiler room, electrical room, gas room, lighting fixtures, exit signs, baseboards and molding

Emergency On-Call requirement as needed

Work weekends as business needs require.

QUALIFICATIONSTo 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:

Ability to follow verbal and written directions, keep accurate records, fill out logs and journals, and perform administrative operational functions

Ability to learn software programs for Repair and Preventative Maintenance Service Requests

Knowledge of basic principles of plumbing, wood finishing, painting, electrical and carpentry

Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, including saws, drills, floor buffer, vacuum, carpet cleaner, power washer and other tools used in building and grounds maintenance

Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment regularly used in maintenance and repair work

Valid California Driver's License and proof of insurance

May be required to use personal vehicle in the performance of job duties

Occasional overtime is required

Consistent and regular attendance is required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience in building maintenance, and repair work or equivalent

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English, as this position requires interfacing verbally with the public, tenants, vendors and supervisors

Ability to prepare written reports and complete log sheets

Bilingual Spanish is helpful

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

General math skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more

Must be able to drive

Some local travel by personal vehicle is required

Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, weather variations, traffic and equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or chemical fumes, chemicals such as solvents and grease, machinery and their moving parts and dust.

Work duties require the ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces for frequent and prolonged periods of time, and regularly require lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, push/pull and related physical activities

About Us:FirstService Residential is North America's foremost property management firm. Our dedication, responsiveness and integrity are why thousands of communities across the U.S. and Canada choose FirstService Residential to manage their properties. We have expertise working with complex communities with large budgets and numerous amenities. In addition, we manage commercial associations and mixed-use developments, as well as multi-family and investor-owned rental and REO properties for institutional and private equity clients.We're all about our associates, and as we continue to grow, we're looking for even more quality people who share our dedication to doing what's right, improving residents' quality of life, building great relationships and truly making a difference for their clients, their colleagues and themselves. Is that you? If so, apply today or join our community and learn more about FirstService Residential.To learn more about our company and culture, please visit www.fsresidential.com/californiaFirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.Keywords: Maintenance Technician, Building Maintenance, Electrical, painting, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, Maintenance, HiringNow, Immediatly Hiring, Maintenance Technician I#LI-MA1Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled