Refurbish technician

Covenant Living•Mercer Island, WA

13d•$29 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Refurbish technician is responsible for performing a wide variety of general maintenance repairs and services to vacant apartments for an assigned portfolio. This includes, but is not limited to repairs, replacements, and upgrades of plumbing and electrical fixtures, doors and hardware, countertops and cabinets, appliances, walls, and floors. Complete refurbish assignments in apartments, common areas, offices and service areas. This may include: Replace apartment finishes as needed which may include the installation or repair of cabinetry, countertops, doors, trim, appliances, lighting, hardware, mechanical equipment, plumbing, and electrical fixtures. Prepare, prime, sand, seal, patch, and paint horizontal and vertical surfaces. Inspect units at completion of renovation for appropriate operation and quality control; remedy as necessary for appropriate make-ready conditions. Performs other unit and non-unit related projects as required and assigned.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
Valid driver's license and safe / clean driving record, due to vehicle operation as applicable for the location
At least one of the following is required: HVAC certifications/licenses, Plumbing certifications/licenses, Electrical certifications/licenses
Must have five (5) + years related maintenance experience working in a similar position, and specialized education or training with certification in electric, plumbing, HVAC and maintenance repair procedures
Must be able to diagnose a variety of HVAC equipment, including, but not limited to: RTU’s, Air handlers, water heaters and water sourced heat pumps
Must be able to read and understand technical drawings, such as as-builts, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams and installation manuals
Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written, English) with residents and staff
Must be able to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices
Must be cordial and congenial with residents
Must be dependable, detail oriented, organized, and have good follow through
Must be able to work within standard policy and procedures, and work with limited direct supervision
Must be able to organize work orders/daily maintenance schedule to finish each day's assignment
Must have the ability to handle a variety of tasks and functions
Must be able to react calmly in emergency situations
Must have the ability to show patience and compassion to senior adults
Must be considerate of resident's comfort, safety, security and belongings
Must have ability to use IT devices to track and complete work orders though computer systems

Nice To Haves

Vocational training certificate or trade school

Responsibilities

Installation, repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures
Repair and replacement of door and window closing devices and installation
Install shelving and other furnishings
Touch Up apartments and common areas
Complete preventative maintenance functions according to the established schedule
Complete daily work orders
Communicate status of work orders completed, equipment and structure needing repair, etc. so there can be adequate planning to maintain the smooth operation of the campus
Respond to emergency situations and take proper corrective actions. Within prescribed guidelines, call service and warranty personnel when corrective action needed is beyond department's capability
Respond to maintenance issues on an on-call basis per the department rotation
Run errands for parts for the department as requested. Includes vehicle operation, as applicable for the location
Participate in required in-service training of new employees as required by state and federal mandates
Participates in departmental meetings
Participates in training other maintenance personnel in procedures
May help direct the work of other team members
Assist Refurb manager with overall coordination of Facility Maintenance Department