Maintenance Technician II - Janitor

Cascade Management•Portland, OR

5d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician II – Janitor will help to keep the buildings and grounds in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. The position will help with verifying that the buildings in good repair by performing the following duties: maintain building by performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. routine appliance upkeep, and other related maintenance activities when required. Ensure that all repairs are handled in a timely and appropriate manner.

Requirements

3-5 years related experience and/or equivalent combination of experience in a trade such as electrical, plumbing and painting or technical school.
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.
Valid Driver’s License and insurance is required.
Cascade requires that in this Maintenance position, the 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.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (A. A.) preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain building by performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, janitorial, routine appliance upkeep, and other related maintenance activities when required.
Ensure that all repairs are handled in a timely and appropriate manner.
Initiate, perform, and oversee maintenance projects up to $300; PM approval needed for anything more than $300.
Work with Community Manager on anticipated maintenance needs.
Pick up trash on grounds. Keep breezeways, sidewalks, and grounds clear of clutter and debris. Ability to rake, shovel, prune, and maintain all landscaping. This may include the need to repair fences and/or walls.
Maintain all sidewalks and parking lots, including painting lines, numbers, and/or other stencils as needed.
Clean and turnover vacant apartments to include all actions necessary to make the apartment rent-ready for the next tenant within 5-10 days.
Schedule and conduct pre- move out inspections and reporting. Accurately cost out any repairs that may be needed and supply an estimate for expected cost to the resident for completion.
Regularly check smoke detectors to ensure proper operation, change appliance filters, check air handlers, and perform other inspections when directed or required.
Requisition supplies; purchase tools and equipment (subject to supervisor approval); keep storeroom/shop clean, safe, and organized.
Prepare and complete maintenance requests and work orders within 3-5 working days. Update Property Maintenance Log daily
Perform 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.
Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
Travel as required for in person classes and annual education conferences
Perform other duties as assigned