Maintenance Technician

Kidder Mathews Careers•Seattle, WA

54d

About The Position

In partnership with the entire Asset Services Team, the Maintenance Technician will work to meet the on-going maintenance demands of the Portfolio to assure a high level of professionalism regarding all Portfolio maintenance requirements, including timely response to and resolution of any tenant or owner requests or concerns.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance and the ability to be covered by our insurer
Maintain an O7 or O7C trainee card; ability to obtain an O7C or O7 electrical certification, where applicable
Basic knowledge of typical office building systems (e.g. mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
Ability to obtain an employee fidelity bond
Good communication and organizational skills. Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners
Ability to provide excellent customer service and mediate difficult client situations
Ability to speak, write and understand English
Professional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment
Demonstrated initiative and trouble shooting skills
Demonstrated ability to use relevant technology including work order system and smart phone
Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning
Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasks
Available to work overtime and be on call as needed
Professional, clean and neat appearance
Ability to provide small hand tools as needed.
Must have dependable vehicle capable of transporting needed tools/equipment (e.g. ladder, power washer, hand tools, power tools, etc.)

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled inspections; complete and turn in inspection checklist on time
Note items on inspection checklist which require additional follow up and communicate with Chief and/or Property Manager
Provide feedback to Chief and/or Property Manager regarding needed repairs, special services, etc.
Perform routine and scheduled maintenance and custodial tasks which do not require licensing (e.g. cleaning gutters, sweeping sidewalks, picking up trash, etc.)
Assist other Engineers as requested
Read and interpret manuals, constructions drawings, diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance and tasks
Maintain quality appearance of property to Kidder Mathews and Client’s standards
Partner with contracted vendors and ensure quality of work performed by them
Respond to and resolve tenant service requests which do not require licensing (e.g. hanging white boards, changing lightbulbs, removing leaves from storm drain grate, etc.)
Provide excellent customer service by interacting in a professional and positive manner with clients, vendors, coworkers, etc.
Support annual operating and capital budgeting process as requested
Use a variety of hand and power tools following all safety practices
Maintain a safe, clean work environment by following all safety procedures
Be aware of and report any potential safety hazards immediately
Report all accidents immediately
Perform other duties or projects as requested