Maintenance Assistant: Full-Time

Steuben Churchpeople Against Arbor Housing & Dev•Bath, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for a wide variety of custodial and maintenance duties including but not limited to cleaning, garbage removal, patching, painting, snow removal, and lawn care in continuous effort to provide a clean, inviting, and safe environment at AH&D owned and managed units.

Requirements

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED and 2-5 years of work experience in commercial and/or multifamily property maintenance, custodial and/or janitorial role.
Certification OR willing to become certified, in the use of lead-safe work practices, per the requirements of EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RPP, April 2012)
Working knowledge of maintenance and work order procedures.
Demonstrated ability to operate standard maintenance equipment and tools, at a level generally acquired through 2-5 years related experience.
Ability to work with limited or no supervision, self-directed, and task oriented, attention to detail.
Ability to identify priorities and organize task in an effective and safe manner.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with basic computer software knowledge, i.e., Microsoft Word, Email 365, and Microsoft Teams.
Experience with work order software, e.g., YARDI
Valid driver’s license and be able to meet and maintain AH&D insurance underwriting guidelines

Responsibilities

Indoors cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, litter control, window cleaning, and other janitorial tasks for multi-family residences and commercial space.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, snow removal, lawn care, trimming and weeding.
Perform daily “walk-through and pick up,” hallways and outside steps, as well as inspecting and cleaning public areas, elevators, laundry rooms and community rooms.
Routine maintenance repair, paint, and patch drywall, replace locks, replace light bulbs, clear walkways and doorways of debris and hazards.
Service heating and plumbing systems, e.g., change filters, prevent leaks, unclog sinks and toilets.
Identify major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment, discuss with Property Maintenance Supervisor and implement a plan for corrective action.
Ensure all safety systems such as carbon monoxide, fire/smoke detectors, alarm systems and locking doors are fully operational and functioning at all times.
Prepare vacant unit in a timely manner to assist the Site Manger with lease up of new tenant(s).
Evaluate and identify potential safety risk, in respect to both property and person.
Notify supervisor of potential risk / safety issue prior to beginning task.
Responds ( on a rotating schedule ) to after hours, weekends, and AH&D designated holidays on-call emergencies and lock outs.