Maintenance Technician I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Grounds Maintenance: Responsible for maintaining the overall condition and cleanliness of the community exterior grounds and any other assigned work areas. Completion of daily tasks such as general exterior cleaning, pool cleaning, pool chemical inspections, trash removal, and package or notice delivery. Maintain property appearance, upkeep/curb appeal to ensure competitiveness within the industry, attract future residents, and provide a welcoming environment to current residents. Assist in light grounds maintenance tasks as assigned including pet area maintenance, flower beds maintenance, turf repairs, filling potholes, shrub and tree maintenance (i.e. – watering, irrigation, pruning, weeding, planning, etc.), shoveling/snow removal, and assisting with tasks as assigned by the Community Manager.


• Property Maintenance: Responsible for maintaining the overall condition and janitorial needs of the maintenance shop, storage, and common areas of the property. Performs light, preventive maintenance in units, common areas, hallways, garages, grounds, pool, clubhouse, and equipment. Completes general work orders and turnover maintenance needs in a timely manner. Perform regular lighting, smoke/CO detector, and general maintenance inspections throughout property.


• Cost Control: Responsible for proper use and safeguarding of equipment and supplies, and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses. Monitor stock levels on all necessary inventory and place orders through Community Manager. Maintain accountability for all necessary inventory, supplies, tools and equipment.


• Customer Service: Ensure resident satisfaction by adhering to maintenance service and loss-prevention standards including preventative maintenance. Ensure that residents’ needs are responded to in a courteous, friendly and timely manner. Work as a team player in meeting resident needs, and actively contribute to the efforts of other areas when necessary. Communicate in an appropriate and professional manner with residents, co-workers, and other CSM associates. May be required to attend residential community activities after normal business hours as requested by the Community Manager.


• Safety/Risk Management: Mitigate risk by conducting routine inspections of community grounds to maintain standards per CSM, local, state and federal regulations including AWAIR program. Operate all equipment following safe and proper procedures. Follow all CSM procedures for resident/associate incidents. Knowledgeable of property emergency procedures. Ensure a clean and safe work environment. Must be available to assist in any natural/catastrophic disaster.

• Self-Management: Produce required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties. Adhere to CSM attendance policy, grooming/appearance/dress code standards, and general work rules and department procedures. Attend all required meetings. Adhere to all CSM Standard Operating Procedures and Fair Housing laws.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent. CPO Certification is preferred for properties with pools, or the ability to obtain certification based on policy guidelines.


Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Attention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in a fast paced environment. Current and valid driver’s license with safe driving record required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires grasping, writing, lifting, carrying, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

RATE OF PAY: $23.00-25.00

BENEFITS: CSM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes health and wellness resources, income protection, and retirement planning. CSM provides and pays for benefits such as: basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and disability insurance. As a full-time CSM employee you are eligible to enroll in benefits such as: medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and additional insurance options. CSM offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan that allows you to save between 1% and 75% of eligible compensation through pre-tax and/or Roth 401(k) after-tax payroll deductions with a safe-harbor matching contribution.

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