Maintenance Technician I

Beacon Communities•New Haven, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs various entry-level maintenance functions including minor repairs that do not require the need for a license in the following areas: electrical, plumbing, appliances, flooring, carpentry, painting, heating/air issues. Assists with clean out and demo work for all turnover related responsibilities once apartments are vacated to ensure make ready status is achieved in a timely manner. Assists with general carpentry duties such as wallboard repair, countertop/cabinet replacement, finish carpentry, window/glass repair, door/lock repair, and ceramic tile repair. Perform minor drywall patch work, painting, replacement of cover plates, and cleaning common areas. Monitors inventory. Picks up and delivers supplies using company or personal vehicle. Removes snow from property during any and at all hours under managers direction. Maintains grounds by mowing lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, and removing weeds and debris. Performs assigned preventive maintenance duties and tasks. Assists with equipment under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. Assists with on-call activity during off hours for urgent needs and handle off hours lock outs and key activity. Participates with more senior maintenance staff on more complex maintenance projects. Assists at other properties in the region as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Some knowledge of electrical, plumbing, appliances, HVAC and/or carpentry.
Basic familiarity with cellphones and tablets.
Maintains a valid driver's license.
Ability to speak and understand basic English.
Must live within 30 minutes of the property, unless otherwise approved by management.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb and work on ladders, work with arms raised over head, stand/walk for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend at waist and knees to lift boxes, appliances, furniture, shovel snow, etc.
Teamwork
Integrity/Ethics
Dependability
Customer Focus
Adaptability/Flexibility
Job Knowledge
Problem Solving/Analysis
Work Environment Safety
Planning
Interpersonal Skills
Communication

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with clean out and demo work for all turnover related responsibilities once apartments are vacated to ensure make ready status is achieved in a timely manner.
Assists with general carpentry duties such as wallboard repair, countertop/cabinet replacement, finish carpentry, window/glass repair, door/lock repair, and ceramic tile repair.
Perform minor drywall patch work, painting, replacement of cover plates, and cleaning common areas.
Monitors inventory.
Picks up and delivers supplies using company or personal vehicle.
Removes snow from property during any and at all hours under managers direction.
Maintains grounds by mowing lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, and removing weeds and debris.
Performs assigned preventive maintenance duties and tasks.
Assists with equipment under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
Assists with on-call activity during off hours for urgent needs and handle off hours lock outs and key activity.
Participates with more senior maintenance staff on more complex maintenance projects.
Assists at other properties in the region as needed.