Maintenance - Spoon River Towers

United Church Homes•Lewistown, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance position is responsible for maintaining all areas of the property and its surroundings in a professional manner and in good working order; completing work orders as requested by residents through the Housing Manager; troubleshooting all appliances throughout the property and resident units; coordinating with the office staff to prepare units for new residents.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
One (1) or more years of related experience
Technical training, or maintenance certifications helpful
Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation
A valid driver's license is required if assigned to travel between multiple locations.
General knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, carpentry, basic maintenance
Must be adept at using a wide variety of hand and power tools, yard care equipment, etc, as pertaining to general maintenance
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Good time management skills
Ability to quickly identify and solve problems, as pertaining to general maintenance
Ability to perceive and recommend preventative maintenance measures
Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

Responsibilities

Maintains an attractive community by cleaning sidewalks and entrance, sweeping, trash pick-up and removal, cleaning parking lot and leaf removal; inspects driveways and sidewalks for repair; mows and edges lawns; maintains tree, shrub and planting care; removes snow on parking lot and sidewalks; maintains sprinkling system (if applicable); fertilizes as needed
Completes on a regular basis in order to maintain the appearance of the building, including: Entrance Vestibule-- Daily inspection and frequently cleaning by vacuuming carpet, mopping tile, cleaning mats, cleaning glass, dusting, and wiping walls as necessary Lobby--General cleaning of walls and floors, as well as light fixtures, emptying trash receptacles, dust furniture and vacuum floors Hallways--Vacuums carpets, removes carpet stains as necessary, wipes/dusts handrails, wipes walls and doors to remove smudges as necessary, dusts picture frames, light fixtures and door frames, cleans all glass Laundry Rooms--Cleans lint screens in dryers daily, removes trash, clears sink drain, mops/waxes floor as necessary, dusts all areas and window sills as needed Elevators (where applicable)--Cleans doors inside and out, removes carpet stains as necessary, ensures elevator tracks are free of dirt and dust Trash Rooms--Inspects and cleans trash room/area daily, deodorizes and disinfects trash chutes/area, removes the trash to outside dumpster for scheduled trash removal Stairwells (where applicable)--Dusts railing, cleans light fixtures and mops floor landings Public Restrooms--Inspects public restroom(s) daily, empties the trash containers, and cleans the toilet, sink, mirror and floors once per week or as needed Social Rooms--Inspects and removes trash, vacuums floors, cleans windows, cleans light fixtures, dusts furniture and any bookshelves Office and Reception Area--Daily cleaning to maintain professional appearance
Floor Maintenance--Strips and waxes floor as needed, and under the direction of the Manager and in cooperation with Housekeeping staff
Apartment Reconditioning--Cleans and refurbishes newly vacated units, including the following: Maintenance-- Checks the vacant unit for miscellaneous maintenance such as plumbing and electrical problems, checks for needed carpet/floor tile replacement, reports these items to the Manger for decision to replace or repair
Prepares Vacant Unit for Painting--Removes fixtures, switches and receptacle covers, patches any holes in the drywall, covers appliances and protects carpet from paint splatters
Paints the apartment utilizing basic paint brushes and rollers
Thoroughly cleans the apartment
Annual Apartment Inspections--Works with the manager to inspect all units annually and performs needed maintenance work as soon as possible
Emergency Procedures--Upholds emergency maintenance procedures, including immediately responding major problems/failures in the building, ensuring the safety of residents and staff, and coordinating with local authorities as necessary
Miscellaneous--Completes miscellaneous work orders as issued by the Housing Manager, including the following: Replaces light bulbs; Maintains water heaters; Manage HVAC units in apartments; Troubleshoots for all appliances (e.g., refrigerator, oven, washers, dryers, etc); Unclogs/repairs toilets; Unclogs garbage disposals; Minor plumbing repairs and installation; Minor electrical repairs and installation; Checks fire extinguishers; Carpet repair/cleaning; Install CST (emergency communication) units; Other duties as assigned by Housing Manager
Coordinates with outside vendors/contractors for large or advanced maintenance projects
On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency situations
Coordinates with Manager to set and uphold annual maintenance budget
May assist with training other Maintenance staff, under the direction of the Housing Manager and Regional Manager
Performs all other duties as assigned or directed
Participates in special activities as required (i.e., safety committee; mentoring/orientation/new hires; etc)