Maintenance Technician

Description

Job Overview:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the structural integrity of the community, including plumbing, heating and cooling systems, and appliances. Deals with requests in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction. This position reports to the Chief Engineer.

Compensation: $25-26.50/hr

FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client's property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client's directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Your Responsibilities: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. The BE will oversee licensed contractors for all major component maintenance, repairs and replacements.

• 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

Skills & 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.

• 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

Education & Experience:

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

Physical Requirements and Working Environment: The 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

Tools & Equipment Used:

• Knowledge and experience with hand and power tools.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (full time and those working 30+ hours)
• Part time 20+ hours qualify for dental and vision
• 401K match
• Time of
• f including vacation, sick, and company paid holidays
• Pet insurance available
• Tuition reimbursement
• Legal services
• Free emotional wellbeing and daily life assistance support for all associates
• Domestic partner coverage
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account

About Us:

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Experience exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

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Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

FirstService 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. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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