Maintenance Technician I - Janitor

Cascade Management•Portland, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cascade Management, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician I - Janitor to help keep buildings and grounds clean, orderly, and safe. This role involves verifying buildings are in good repair through minor painting, plumbing, cleaning, and general maintenance activities. The position ensures repairs are handled promptly and appropriately, contributing to the overall upkeep and tenant satisfaction of properties managed by Cascade Management. The company emphasizes a Service Model of Friendly, Helpful, Knowledgeable, Respectful, and Responsive, expecting all team members to embody these values.

Requirements

1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver’s License and insurance is required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all unites of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to problem solve, and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exist.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand.
Occasionally required to sit.
Must regularly lift and/or move 50-75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Ability to use a hand truck to move appliances.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees supply their own tools to perform maintenance work at work sites.
A list of required tools to perform the basic maintenance functions of the job description must be able to be obtain within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Help the maintenance team in keeping the building in good repair by performing minor plumbing, janitorial, and other related maintenance activities when required.
Ensure that all repairs are completed in a timely and appropriate manner.
Pick up trash on grounds. Keep breezeways, sidewalks, and grounds clear of clutter and debris. Ability to rake and shovel as needed.
Assist in cleaning and turnover of vacant apartments to include all actions necessary to make the apartment rent-ready for the next tenant.
Help in conducting move-out inspections and reporting, including checking smoke detectors on a regular basis to ensure proper operation, perform other inspections when directed or needed.
Assist in the completion of maintenance requests, work orders, and update Property Maintenance Log daily.
Help in performing regular preventative maintenance inspections of all units.
Notify the Community Manager of safety-related issues and lease agreement violations.
Respond promptly to after-hours calls and complete necessary repairs.
Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
Lock and unlock doors; turn off lights in common areas.
Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
Gather and empty trash.
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming.
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
Perform other duties as assigned.