Maintenance Technician

Northwest Real Estate Capital Corporation•Scappoose, OR

About The Position

The Property Maintenance Technician will perform grounds cleanup/maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, apartment turnovers, and janitorial tasks. Technicians are expected to have their own set of basic hand tools necessary to perform day-to-day maintenance duties. Technical expertise in one or more building trades is highly desired. As part of the on-site team, the Maintenance Technician will demonstrate a high standard of cleanliness and customer service and will maintain a hazard-free environment. This position reports directly to the Property Manager. This position is Part-Time working 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Education: High School degree or equivalent and technical training/experience in a building trade required. Bilingual in Spanish required.
Experience: 2 years or more in skilled maintenance work required.
Ability to take direction from the supervisor.
Ability to use a computer for using work order software, email, completing timesheets/requesting time off, and web access.
Ability to read, write, do basic math, and follow instructions.
Ability to lift, push, pull, climb, and extensive walking.
Ability to work in a collaborative manner, as a part of the site team.
Ability to relate professionally with vendors, residents, and co-workers.
Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to use maintenance, trade and testing equipment and tools.
Ability to commit to the mission and values of the company.
Ability to be flexible to change work plans.
Ability to operate snow removal equipment.
Ability to maintain a professional personal appearance.
Ability to drive a car (and hold a valid driver’s license) to run errands, travel between properties as needed.
Ability to oversee work progress of vendors or outside contractors.
Ability to follow fair housing laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Completes work orders in a timely and accurate manner.
Cleans up after work is complete.
Performs repairs on the property, including painting, carpentry or wall repair, and minor plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, heating, etc.
Secures, cleans, repairs, and applies bed bug treatment to all units during turnover process as directed by the Property Manager.
Maintains exterior common areas and grounds, including lawns and flowerbeds, shrubbery, parking areas, and trash pickup.
Provides on-call maintenance service as directed by the Property Manager. Responds to emergencies as instructed and completes incident/accident reports related to emergency or incident.
Sets up conference room and community space as needed (If applicable).
Completes and accurately documents preventative maintenance activities through the Recurring Work Order process.
Advises the Property Manager on the overall condition of the property, including potential hazards.
Responsible for overall physical condition of property.
Follow through with 504 Self Evaluation repairs and maintenance, as directed by the Property Manager.
Complete Purchase Orders and submit for approval.
Utilizes Yardi maintenance/work order system to record all maintenance work, including closing out work orders.
Performs triannual unit inspections with Property Manager.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Complete assigned training in a timely manner.