Maintenance - Mill Run

United Church Homes•Ashland, OH

About The Position

The Maintenance position is responsible for maintaining all areas of Mill Run Place and its surroundings in a professional manner and in good working order. The role completes resident work orders through the Housing Manager, troubleshoots appliances throughout the property and resident units, and coordinates with office staff to prepare units for new residents. The position performs regular interior and exterior cleaning and upkeep, including grounds care, seasonal snow removal, maintenance of common areas, and floor care. It also reconditions newly vacated apartments by checking for maintenance issues, preparing units for painting, painting, and cleaning. The Maintenance employee assists with annual apartment inspections and carries out necessary maintenance work. The role responds to building emergencies, coordinates larger projects with outside vendors and contractors, and works with the Manager to maintain the annual maintenance budget. It may include assisting with training other Maintenance staff under the direction of the Housing Manager and Regional Manager. The position is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency situations.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
One or more years of related experience.
General knowledge and experience in electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, carpentry, and basic maintenance.
Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools and yard care equipment relevant to general maintenance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively.
Ability to quickly identify and solve problems related to general maintenance.
Ability to perceive and recommend preventative maintenance measures.
Must obtain and maintain mandatory state and federal requirements and certifications for the occupation.
A valid driver's license is required if assigned to travel between multiple locations.
Must adhere to all terms and conditions in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or maintenance certifications are helpful.

Responsibilities

Participate in special activities as required, such as safety committee participation and mentoring or orientation of new hires.
Maintain the community grounds and surroundings, including cleaning sidewalks and entrances, sweeping, picking up and removing trash, cleaning the parking lot, removing leaves and snow, inspecting driveways and sidewalks for repairs, mowing and edging lawns, caring for trees and plantings, maintaining sprinkling systems if applicable, and fertilizing as needed.
Clean and maintain the entrance vestibule, lobby, hallways, laundry rooms, elevators where applicable, trash rooms, stairwells where applicable, public restrooms, social rooms, and office and reception areas.
Perform floor maintenance, including stripping and waxing floors as needed, under the Manager's direction and in cooperation with Housekeeping staff.
Recondition newly vacated apartments by checking for maintenance issues, reporting repair or replacement needs to the Manager, preparing units for painting, painting, and thoroughly cleaning the apartments.
Work with the Manager to inspect all units annually and perform needed maintenance work as soon as possible.
Uphold emergency maintenance procedures, respond immediately to major building problems or failures, ensure resident and staff safety, and coordinate with local authorities as necessary.
Complete miscellaneous work orders issued by the Housing Manager, including replacing light bulbs; maintaining water heaters and apartment HVAC units; troubleshooting appliances; unclogging or repairing toilets and garbage disposals; performing minor plumbing and electrical repairs and installations; checking fire extinguishers; repairing or cleaning carpet; and installing emergency communication units.
Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors on large or advanced maintenance projects.
Remain on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency situations.
Coordinate with the Manager to set and uphold the annual maintenance budget.
May assist with training other Maintenance staff under the direction of the Housing Manager and Regional Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.