Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Oppenheimer Companies, Inc. (OCI) is a team-oriented, broad-based corporation with divisions and affiliates spanning a wide array of disciplines primarily in the food and real estate businesses; each focused on helping customers meet their goals. We develop long-standing partnerships by providing the greatest values to our customers with the best quality products and services which maximizes their profitability. This also creates internal opportunities for personal growth, responsibility, and reward to our team members. Entrepreneurial spirit drives us as we build companies from food service, branded and private label food products, to commercial real estate development, property management and logistics.

Oppenheimer Development Corporation (ODC), an affiliate of Oppenheimer Companies Inc. (OCI), develops, manages, maintains, and invests in commercial real estate across Idaho and the Intermountain West, with a primary focus on office buildings and shopping centers. ODC delivers integrated real estate development, asset management, property management, and maintenance services, drawing on broad experience, specialized expertise, and a practical, multi-disciplinary approach to solving complex real estate challenges.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team at a luxury, high-rise, multi-family property in Boise, Idaho. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the preventative maintenance of all building equipment and professional communication with tenants and contractors. You will provide information, recommendations and/or solutions regarding problems that may arise, in addition to performing required day-to-day maintenance and completing apartment turnover tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily inspections of the property, leasing office, and landscaping to maintain high standards; clean and pick up trash from grounds.
• Assists building maintenance in performing general heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, lighting, water, waste and grounds maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, landscaping, and appliance installation.
• Support unit turnovers by preparing apartments for new occupancy—cleaning, debris removal, caulking, checking appliances and smoke detectors, and replacing parts as needed.
• Is responsible for locking and unlocking buildings depending on shift.
• Performs site inspections to identify possible security issues, vandalism and general cleanliness of the sites.
• Works to keep equipment areas free of dirt and debris, applies and prepares various surfaces for paint.
• Performs basic scheduled preventative maintenance of building equipment, including greasing pumps and motors, checking drive belts, changing air filters, checking equipment status and reporting mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party.
• Maintains lighting equipment and fixtures. Replaces lamps, as needed and performs scheduled lamp replacements. Performs floor checks to look for burned out lamps and may perform basic fixture repairs.
• Will work with limited technical guidance and independence in accordance with work orders, verbal instructions, drawings, or hand-drawn sketches.
• Repairs and replaces faulty plumbing fixtures, rest room partitions, performs basic plumbing repairs, opens clogged lines.
• Responsible for implementing standard trade practices and procedures co-existent with adequate safety precautions.
• Timely and accurately complete/log work orders with associated expenses/vendor information included for accounting processing.
• Plan, prioritize, and complete service requests, make-readies (including unit cleans), and unit turnovers in accordance with company standards.
• Conduct move-in/move-out inspections and ensure property compliance.
• Assist with after-hours emergencies, snow removal, and additional duties as assigned.
• Oversee exterior property maintenance to maintain curb appeal.
• Participate in Community and Team meetings to ensure affective communication on maintenance issues and apartment turn over schedule.

Physical Demands:

• Repeated bending, stretching, climbing ladders, towers and manholes.
• Working in and around small spaces to perform analysis and repair.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have good manual dexterity skills.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications & Availability These are essential to be successful in this role

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of general maintenance practices, including basic understanding of: Plumbing, Electrical wiring, Painting, groundskeeping, Standard maintenance tools and safety procedures
• Ability to use proper tools and basic testing devices in accordance with accepted trade practices
• Basic proficiency with window-based computer programs for logging work orders and communication
• Ability to work independently with limited technical guidance and sound judgment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a positive, self-directed approach
• Strong customer service skills and professional communication with residents, tenants, and contractors
• Must be a team player and supportive of colleagues within and outside the immediate work group
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing, bending, and working in tight spaces
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work the scheduled hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• On-Call Rotation: Participation in a rotating on-call schedule (typically 7 consecutive days), Ability to respond to calls within 1 hour
• Willingness to return to work during off-hours, weekends, holidays, or emergencies as needed
• Willingness to work occasional overtime and holidays (overtime compensation provided in accordance with company policy)

Preferred Experience & Skills These qualities are desirable and will help candidates stand out

• Prior experience in multi-family residential maintenance, particularly in apartment or high-rise properties
• Pool certification or willing to obtain one
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning practices
• Experience preparing units for occupancy, including apartment turnovers
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs for building systems and equipment

OCI is committed to investing in our associates to help them unleash their potential. We offer competitive salaries, flexible vacation, a 401(k)-matching program, and a wide selection of health and wellness benefits. These benefits also include wellness activities, parking allowances, access to continuous learning, paid holidays, workplace giving, free access to financial resources, gym membership discounts, and more!

Our associates work collectively toward our vision. We share a set of truths referred to as P.A.C.E!

• People first. Everything else follows. We work hard to develop respectful, collaborative relationships and meet shared goals.
• Action. We are passionate entrepreneurs and execute with a sense of urgency and strong will to win. We fuel creativity and innovation.
• Curiosity. We have a deep desire to learn and grow.
• Ethics. We do the right thing in our business and community, even when no one is looking.
• We have fun and make our mark! We get excited about what we do, we enjoy the process and recognize that enthusiasm and engagement are contagious.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required.

Oppenheimer Companies Inc provides employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.

Oppenheimer Companies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.