Maintenance Technician - Gary Indiana

Communities First•Gary, IN

About The Position

Communities First, Inc. is a Michigan-based nonprofit 501c3 whose mission is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming. CFI is focused on providing safe, quality affordable housing, increasing economic opportunities, and improving the quality of life of the populations that the organization serves. Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the upkeep and functionality of residential and commercial properties owned by Communities First, Inc. The individual will work closely with the team to deliver high-quality maintenance services and uphold the overall standards of Communities First, Inc.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
Possess a valid Drivers License
Ability to lead the work of others
Self-starter
Effectiveness in organizing work, and prioritizing assigned duties
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Flexibility (some nights and weekends required)
Ability to carry out operations safely and efficiently
Ability to problem solve quickly and effectively
High-energy
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment
Ability to work under time constraints
Ability to work in all types of weather
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic organization
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a multiple concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, emails, group messaging, data collection, internet and other database and spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

Receives direction and priorities from Facilities and Maintenance Manager, assigns tasks, help to coordinates work projects and the work of other personnel (internal and external).
Performs general maintenance, repair of buildings, facilities, equipment and grounds.
Ensures that buildings and equipment are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly condition in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Maintains maintenance inventory records and files.
Prepares reports; monitors and prioritizes maintenance schedules to assure tasks are performed in a timely manner.
Cleans and repairs structures such as floors, toilets, sinks, walls, roofs, stairways, and carpets.
Contacts appropriate outside agencies as needed to schedule service/inspections by trained personnel.
Obtains required permits as appropriate.
Arranges for disposal of hazardous waste and chemicals.
Coordinates several projects simultaneously.
Forecasts issues and plans accordingly--preventative maintenance.
Adheres to safety practices and procedures.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other staff and vendors.
Promotes and builds good working relationships with staff of Communities First, Inc.