Maintenance Technician

PROVIDENCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION•Rochester, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide day-to-day janitorial and maintenance services to the assigned property(ies). This role is responsible for common area care including lawn mowing, raking, weeding, hedge trimming, and snow removal/salting. The technician will clean common areas, perform service requests, and assist with scheduling outside technical staff for repairs. They will also perform basic and intermediate skill assembly and maintenance tasks on plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and drywall. Maintaining an inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies is also a key responsibility, along with repainting and repairing common areas, vacant apartments, and building exteriors. The role involves moving packages, furniture, and equipment, and responding to property alarms or tenant emergencies. Providing written reports and adhering to maintenance schedules are also part of the duties. The position requires completing on-call services and attending periodic training.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle
One or more years of building and grounds maintenance experience
Ability to ascend/descend stairs
Ability to lift, push and/or reach for objects
Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and/or stand while performing duties
Ability to work with all levels of personnel
High energy level
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. without assistance
Mechanical aptitude
Reliable and insured transportation
Valid NYS driver’s license and driving record acceptable to agency
Openness to flexible schedule
Good reading comprehension and writing skills
Good interpersonal skills to interact with tenants
Police record that is acceptable per organizational standards
No barriers with illegal substance use
Honesty
Courteousness

Nice To Haves

Trade-specific training desirable

Responsibilities

Responsible for common area care including: lawn mowing, raking, weeding and hedge trimming. Snow removal from and salting of common areas (in season)
Cleans common areas according to maintenance calendar and approved procedures. Polices area for trash and debris
Performs service requests and schedule outside technical staff, upon request, to make additions, changes or repairs to building systems
Assists with scheduling, coordinating and monitoring of the performance of laborers, vendors and contractors providing services on site as assigned by the Property Manager
Performs basic and intermediate skill assembly and maintenance tasks on plumbing and electrical components, window and door hardware, mechanical services, carpentry, painting and drywall
Maintains an inventory of tools, equipment and supplies for the operation of the property. Place routine orders for supplies, from approved vendors, to maintain appropriate inventory
Periodically repaints and repairs of walls, doors, trim in common areas, vacant apartments, and exterior of building(s)
Moves packages, furniture and equipment as required. Use mechanical aids as appropriate for moving or lifting heavy or awkward loads
Responds to calls from the Property Manager or monitoring company for fire, security or other alarms or tenant emergencies at the property. Search, correct fault(s) and secure the building as required and report to Property Manager
Provides written reports of activities or other documentation to the Property Manager or others as required
Adheres to property maintenance schedule
Completes on-call services as scheduled
Attends periodic training for Fair Housing, HVAC, Building Systems or other relevant topics
Completes other duties as assigned