Maintenance Technician

Housing And Community Services Inc•San Antonio, TX

13d

About The Position

Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician assists the Lead Maintenance in maintaining buildings and common areas in the best possible condition for the assigned property. May perform duties of the Lead Maintenance as required by the needs of the property. A variety of maintenance tasks include caulking, painting, basic painting, basic electrical, plumbing, repairing windows, flooring, janitorial, landscaping and HVAC maintenance. The Maintenance Technician supports the Property Manager in maintaining the physical condition of the property in compliance with State and Federal regulations. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES – GENERAL PERFORMANCE General knowledge of maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, minor electrical, drywall repair, painting and appliance repair. Working knowledge of Uniform Physical Conditions Standards or Housing Quality Standards. Ability to read and understand operating instructions and manuals for tools, equipment and chemicals at the assigned locations. Ability to read, write and understand English. Familiarity with some computer skills including email, electronic time keeping and mobile software applications. Ability to work independently and concurrently to perform multiple compliance projects. Ability to produce work which consistently meets quality, thoroughness and effectiveness. Ability to speak calmly and respectfully to residents. Respond positively to supervisory direction and feedback.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Must have working knowledge of Uniform Physical Conditions Standards.
Inspection or Housing Quality Standards Inspection requirements, dependent on the type of property/properties assigned.
Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
Must be able to read and understand operating instructions and manuals for tools and equipment at the assigned location(s).
Must possess two or more years’ working knowledge of basic electrical repair, plumbing repair, basic drywall, caulking, painting, carpentry, flooring and janitorial skills.
Valid Texas Driver License
Ability to move around the property in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to access second story and roof areas.
A significant amount of physical activity (walking, climbing stairs or ladders (often while lifting or carrying items), bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, reaching above shoulder height, grasping, gripping, turning or lifting) is required on a daily basis.
Able to hear and respond to warnings and calls for help.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds frequently.
The mental work demands include regular attendance, working well with others, verbal contact with others, noise and occasional travel by conventional means including motor vehicle and the like within Prospera’s region and other locations as required.

Responsibilities

Maintaining buildings and common areas
Caulking
Painting
Basic painting
Basic electrical
Plumbing
Repairing windows
Flooring
Janitorial
Landscaping
HVAC maintenance
Maintaining the physical condition of the property in compliance with State and Federal regulations