Maintenance Technician I

Clearwater Housing Development Corporation•Clearwater, FL

11d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Clearwater Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) is an asset management company that provides innovative, progressive and affordable property management. We deliver our services with integrity, pride and efficiency for all of our stakeholders. Maintenance Technician I The primary duties of a Maintenance Technician are the maintenance and improvement of our properties to ensure safety and appearance. The Maintenance Technician will complete repairs in vacant apartments, residential apartments, and common areas. The Maintenance Technician diagnoses and repairs issues involving HVAC or refrigeration (with the exception of handling freon), electrical, plumbing, elevators, swimming pool, carpentry, drywall, exterior structural and appliances. The Maintenance Technician also maintains property grounds by removing trash and plant debris. The work is performed in a variety of environments under the overall direction of the Capital Maintenance Officer. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm benefits-eligible, on-call position at Mainstreet Apartments in Clearwater, Florida. View the property here: www.mainstreetapartmentsclearwater.com Life at CHDC We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment. We are professional, proactive and committed to excellence in all that we do. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, 401k with match, medical/dental/vision coverage with company contribution, short-term disability and life insurance. CHDC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by for by local, state and federal law. We are a business with a social conscience. Our mission is to enhance the lives of those we serve by creating innovative communities, providing dignified environments, and nurturing self-sufficiency. We are made up of the Clearwater Housing Authority and the Clearwater Housing Development Corporation, which is focused on property management. Our property portfolio is currently 30% federally funded and 70% privately funded and are working to lessen our dependency on federal dollars. We offer the Housing Choice Voucher program, Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program and Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) program. We have 235 units of public housing as well as 529 units of privately funded mixed income communities along with our corporate offices. We also offer third-party consulting for executive management, accounting and property management. We aim to provide progressive and affordable housing and property management with integrity, pride and efficiency for all of our stakeholders.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
One year of experience in various trades including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, appliances and/or electrical maintenance and repair.
Computer proficiency in Windows operating system and MS Office software.
Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License .
Safety, fire prevention, and first aid techniques.
Measurement and mathematical calculations.
Operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to work in a variety of conditions and locations including confined areas, rooftops, underground spaces, etc.
Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
All applicants must successfully complete: Pre-employment testing Comprehensive background and reference checks Drug and alcohol screen

Responsibilities

Complete repairs in vacant apartments, residential apartments, and common areas.
Diagnose and repair issues involving HVAC or refrigeration (with the exception of handling freon), electrical, plumbing, elevators, swimming pool, carpentry, drywall, exterior structural and appliances.
Maintain property grounds by removing trash and plant debris.