Maintenance Technician - Affordable Residential Housing

Champlain Housing Trust•Burlington, VT

2d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Performs repairs, preventative maintenance, grounds work, and other duties assigned in accordance with Champlain Housing Trust policies and procedures to ensure the organization’s portfolio of residential apartment buildings and/or commercial rental properties consistently meet or exceed established quality standards. This role involves responding to work orders, preparing vacant apartments for re-occupancy, and participating in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Positive attitude, self-motivation, and willingness to learn.
Committed to CHT's membership based model of community controlled and permanently affordable housing.
Lead-Based Paint Essential Maintenance Practices certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
Criminal background check.
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, respectfully, and tactfully with customers, employees, vendors, or members of the public.
Ability to apply common sense and sound judgement to carry out instructions.
Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in light construction, painting, drywall, plumping, heating, electrical or other trades.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Responds to assigned work orders by investigating the request and performing the necessary repairs.
Complete semi-skilled repairs that may include but are not limited to carpentry, painting, minor drywall taping, lock-smithing, minor plumbing, and minor electrical.
Pick up litter on properties as needed to maintain curb appeal and sanitation.
Prepare vacant apartments for re-occupancy by repairing or replacing items.
Implement components of a preventative maintenance system.
Manage equipment and supplies, maintain building inventory, and storage of equipment.
Keep records of all work done, invoices of materials purchased, and records of approved equipment purchased.
Become familiar with building codes, minimum housing codes, and Section-8 housing quality guidelines.
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergency calls during and after normal business hours.
Operate/maintain hand tools and transport small equipment or tools between departments or sites.
Deliver resident notices.