Maintenance-Capitol Station

United Church Homes•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Maintenance position maintains the property and its surroundings in good working order and professional condition. 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. It also maintains the appearance and cleanliness of common areas, grounds, and vacant apartments; carries out routine and emergency maintenance; and coordinates with vendors and contractors on larger projects. 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 identify and solve general maintenance problems quickly.
Ability to perceive and recommend preventative maintenance measures.
Must adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.
Must obtain and maintain mandatory state and federal requirements and certifications for the practice or occupation.
A valid driver’s license is required if assigned to travel between multiple locations.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or maintenance certifications are helpful.

Responsibilities

Participate in special activities as required, such as safety committee work and mentoring, orientation, or onboarding new hires.
Maintain the community grounds, including cleaning sidewalks and entrances, removing trash and leaves, inspecting driveways and sidewalks, mowing and edging lawns, caring for trees and plantings, removing snow, maintaining sprinkling systems where applicable, and fertilizing as needed.
Clean and maintain building common areas, including the entrance vestibule, lobby, hallways, laundry rooms, elevators where applicable, trash rooms, stairwells where applicable, public restrooms, social rooms, and office and reception areas.
Strip and wax floors as needed under the Manager’s direction and in cooperation with Housekeeping staff.
Clean and refurbish newly vacated apartments, identify and report maintenance issues, prepare units for painting, paint apartments, and thoroughly clean them.
Work with the Manager on annual apartment inspections and complete needed maintenance work as soon as possible.
Follow emergency maintenance procedures, respond immediately to major building problems or failures, help ensure resident and staff safety, and coordinate with local authorities as necessary.
Complete miscellaneous work orders assigned by the Housing Manager, including light bulb replacement, water heater and HVAC maintenance, appliance troubleshooting, toilet and garbage disposal repairs, minor plumbing and electrical work, fire extinguisher checks, carpet repair or cleaning, and installation of CST emergency communication units.
Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for 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 in training other Maintenance staff under the direction of the Housing Manager and Regional Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.