Maintenance Technician

FirstService Corporation•Killington, VT

41d•$27

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician, the primary responsibilities are to perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities of common area elements and buildings, condominium buildings and the recreation center including but not limited to carpentry, roofing/gutters, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting tasks and snow removal. Performs minor troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments and reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action. Duties may include the moving of equipment and furniture to various sites. Must exercise discretion in identifying projects requiring the services of a higher skilled craftsperson. Maintains and updates work logs as required. Must carry work cell phone for required emergency on-call maintenance and snow removal services.

Requirements

Able to read and understand blueprints or plans
Valid driver's license
High school diploma or equivalency preferred
Two years of experience in building maintenance, and repair work
Ability to follow verbal and written directions, keep accurate records, fill out logs and journals, and perform administrative operational functions
May be required to use personal transportation to perform work duties
Knowledge of basic principles of plumbing, wood finishing, electrical and carpentry
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, floor buffer, vacuum, carpet cleaner, power washer and other tools used in building maintenance

Responsibilities

Provide regular status updates to the General Manager
Monitor and maintain inventory each day, submit requests as needed
Take initiative to act with minimal supervision
Recognize and address problems quickly and decisively
Promptly respond to emergencies; coordinate with other responders to ensure the safety of the community
Understand and adhere to budgets
Complete regular community inspections and prepare status reports
Ensure that supplies/tools are always attended and stored out of site when possible
Perform minor and major repairs of common area buildings and equipment as needed, document for follow through with appropriate work order system and inform supervisor when appropriate.
Conduct minor repairs on ground level lighting or lighting that can be reached with a 6-foot ladder
Regularly inspect property for, and replace, burned out lights
Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip and polish floors and stairways and carpets as needed.
Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment as needed
Move and arrange furniture and equipment, and setup rooms, for meetings as needed
Maintain common areas including but not limited to wipe down handrails, power wash walkways, remove cobwebs, dust furniture, empty and clean trash cans, remove fallen yard debris, pick up garbage and dispose at appropriate disposal sight
Clean and stock restrooms, laundry room, elevators, lobby area windows and mirrors, boiler room, electrical room, gas room, lighting fixtures, exit signs, baseboards and molding
Monitor and maintain sump pump, boiler equipment, including checking temperature to adjust
Check fire escapes and fire escape balconies on all floors ensure compliance to local fire prevention regulations
Perform various preventative maintenance functions
Be always courteous and pleasant to residents