Maintenance Specialist

Essential Functions: As a Maintenance Specialist, you will be responsible for providing a variety of general maintenance and repair duties to maintain the overall care and upkeep at our various properties. Other responsibilities include: Perform general building maintenance including the inspection and performance of maintenance of common areas, building exteriors, tenant suites, roof, supply closets, mechanical rooms, vacant spaces, grounds, parking lots and any other building areas that need maintained. Snow removal at assigned properties. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and service contractors; schedule, coordinate and manage work performed by outside vendors and contractors as needed. Drive to assigned properties and various locations as needed. Maintains cost effectiveness in building repairs and equipment. Oversees completion and documentation of work orders, ensuring accuracy and detail about materials, labor, and equipment. Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Adheres to all safety, risk management, and environmental policies and procedures. Able to be trained in general maintenance for basic troubleshooting, repair, building and preventive maintenance. Ability to work on-call hours per on-call schedule. Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organization/attention to detail, time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions to carry out work assignments. Ability to prioritize tasks. Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment. Have knowledge and experience working with power tools. Ability to work independently or as part of a team and receive additional training and education. Solid work ethic, honest, trustworthy and professional. Availability to provide weekend and after‑hour building coverage on an on‑call basis as needed. Ability to learn to read, comprehend, and draw schematics and diagrams. Ability to learn to give an accurate estimate of time and material necessary for a given project. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required. 1-3 years’ previous experience in general maintenance preferred. Experience with basic electrical systems, product manuals, schematics, troubleshooting and reading mechanical and electrical drawings a plus. Previous experience in maintenance, HVAC, or general repair knowledge & techniques a plus Physical Requirements: Individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job. Able to work on your feet for extended periods of time. Able to move or lift items up to 50 lbs. Able to climb ladders and work with heights. Must be able to pass a background, dmv records search and drug screen. Transportation: Must have a dependable vehicle to travel to job sites, valid driver's license, and proof of liability insurance required. #J-18808-Ljbffr