Maintenance Technician

COMMUNITY HOUSING INNOVATIONS INC•City of White Plains, NY

32d•$48,000 - $54,000

About The Position

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success. Responsible for ensuring that all program participants are provided with clean, safe, and well-maintained apartments. Position will oversee up to 90 apartments in Mt. Vernon and New Rochelle with light maintenance and turnovers for new participants moving in. Schedule: Monday- Friday 9am-5pm (Full Time) Location: Mt. Vernon and New Rochelle, NY Salary: $48,000-$54,000. FSLA: Non-exempt. Overtime eligible.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED, college preferred
Two years of experience working in a related field such as a Super, Handyperson, construction, or building management. Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, disabled populations, and assess multi-generational needs. Completing unit inspections and ensuring housing quality standards
Valid driver’s license.
Valid automobile insurance
Professional verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Professional competency in MS Windows, MS Office, and on the Internet.
Ability to perform simple equations
Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (up to 50lbs), tour property, walk distances, and climb stairs
Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls.
Should preferably own a set of “handy persons’ tools”
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Highly organized, attentive to details, productive under pressure, multitasking, and flexible.
Ability to oversee multiple projects and juggle competing deadlines.
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
college preferred
Should preferably own a set of “handy persons’ tools”

Responsibilities

Ensures all EHAP units are in meet housing quality standards, safe and are good working order
Ensuring all general building and property repairs are completed in a correct, timely and efficient manner, including but not limited to: repairing leaking faucets and toilets, performing cosmetic repairs within/outside of apartments and buildings, performing painting, repairing or replacing locks, and performing minor appliance repairs
Serving as a role model for interacting with DSS, town officials and inspectors, tenants and CHI customers
Performing general property maintenance including snow removal, salt disbursement, and general yard work, if needed
Cleaning CHI owned and leased EHAP vacant apartments and appliances for re-occupancy purposes
Performing minor renovation projects and installs appliances
Assisting with EHAP furniture delivery and set up. Remove damaged furniture from unit and building.
Coordinating repairs with EHAP staff and outside landlords.
Reviewing the status of maintenance/repair projects for each property and makes requests for any additional materials needed at that time.
Maintaining schedule with CHI customers, can complete tasks while receiving multiple work orders
Immediately informs Manager of any safety or health hazard(s) found at the premises