Maintenance Technician I

COMMUNITY HOUSING PARTNERS CORP • Portsmouth, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing interior and exterior maintenance and other duties that assure residents a safe, comfortable, and attractive residence. The Maintenance Tech I responds to service calls promptly (generally 24-hour turnaround time) and assists the other Maintenance staff to repair and maintain all buildings, fixtures, resident spaces, electrical and mechanical equipment, and appliances for safe and appropriate functionality. This position is a fundamental member of the customer service team and must have demonstrated commitment to customer care to maintain a high level of resident satisfaction. A high degree of reliability and regular attendance, and punctuality are required to maintain efficient operations and provide quality service to residents. Employee must possess/maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record consistent with current CHP insurability guidelines and must provide their own reliable transportation to/from work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Minimum of one-year of general maintenance experience required.
• Must possess/maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record consistent with current CHP insurability guidelines.
• Must provide their own reliable transportation to/from work.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must work on-site at the property to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational education preferred.
• Formal training in one or more trades (Electrical, Mechanical, Construction, Plumbing, etc.) preferred.
• Previous apartment maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing interior and exterior maintenance.
• Responding to service calls promptly (generally 24-hour turnaround time).
• Assisting other Maintenance staff to repair and maintain all buildings, fixtures, resident spaces, electrical and mechanical equipment, and appliances for safe and appropriate functionality.
• Maintaining a high level of resident satisfaction through customer care.
• Ensuring efficient operations and quality service to residents through reliability, regular attendance, and punctuality.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $18 per hour + overtime + bonus potential
• 30 days off in your first year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision start on the 1st of the month after your hire date.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave after 90 days.
• 403B retirement plan up to 5%, the company contributes 3% regardless of an employee’s contribution.
• Company matches 2% of the amount an employee contributes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED