Maintenance Technician

RHF (Retirement Housing Foundation)•CHRISTIANSTED, ST CROIX, VI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician at Sunny Isle Housing, a 55-unit senior residential community in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, is responsible for maintaining the physical condition and appearance of the property, including buildings, common areas, and grounds. This position supports daily property operations by performing general maintenance, responding to and completing service requests in a timely manner, and assisting with apartment turnover. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and service-oriented, with the ability to maintain the maintenance shop and storage areas, manage inventory and supplies, follow established safety standards and practices, and communicate effectively with residents, vendors, and team members. This role plays an important part in ensuring the community remains safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained for residents.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years in the building maintenance field highly desired.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
Skilled in using hand and power tools for repair and maintenance tasks.
Must be able to frequently lift, carry, and move items up to 50 lbs. without assistance, and endure prolonged standing and repetitive activities, including using tools, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
Basic understanding of leadership principles with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting issues.
Familiarity with property management software such as RealPage Maintenance Facilities.
Basic proficiency in English for effective communication.
Regularly lift or move equipment, tools, and materials up to 50 pounds independently, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Spend long hours standing, walking, claiming stairways and moving around facilities.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment.
Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach overhead or horizontally in tight spaces.
Climb and balance on ladders, scaffolding, and roofs to perform elevated repairs.

Responsibilities

Maintain the interior and exterior appearance of the buildings and property by performing daily janitorial duties in common areas, including lobbies, stairwells, walkways, hallways, windows, banisters, bathrooms, and communal rooms.
Complete unit turnovers within 3 days of move-out, as necessary.
Perform painting duties and execute preventative maintenance tasks per the established schedule.
Assist in apartment and systems inspections as required.
Respond to work orders for units and common areas, prioritize based on urgency, and enter details into OneSite.
Address maintenance emergencies, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues, including appliance repairs.
Monitor the landscape contractor and work closely with vendors to ensure satisfactory work.
Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Knowledge in regulatory inspections REAC/NSPIRE.
Provide excellent customer service to residents and internal stakeholders by addressing maintenance needs promptly and effectively.
Keep the maintenance shop neat, free of clutter, and well-organized daily.
Maintain vigilance regarding the security of the property, ensuring all keys are in possession and secure.