Residential Maintenance Technician

Champlain Housing Trust•South Burlington, VT

9d•$21 - $24

About The Position

Performs repairs, preventative maintenance, grounds work, and other duties assigned in accordance with Champlain Housing Trust policies and procedures to ensure the organizations portfolio of residential apartment buildings and/or commercial rental properties consistently meet or exceed established quality standards. Please note: due to the high demand and limited number of company vehicles, an a ctive, state-issued driver's license and a reliable means of personal transportation is required (mileage between job sites is reimbursed at the current IRS rate). Additionally, a criminal background check is required. Essential Job Responsibilities Responds to assigned work orders by investigating the request and performing the necessary repairs under guidance and direction of the team lead as needed to insure positive results. Complete semi-skilled repairs that may include but are not limited to carpentry, painting, minor drywall taping, lock-smithing, minor plumbing (not requiring a license), minor electrical (not requiring a license). Pick up litter on properties as needed to maintain curb appeal and sanitation. Prepare vacant apartments for re-occupancy by repairing or replacing items. Under the direction of others. implement components of a preventative maintenance system. Responsible for equipment and supply management , maintains building inventory and storage of equipment purchased. Responsible for keeping records of all work done, invoices of materials purchased, records of all approved equipment purchased. Become familiar with building codes , minimum housing codes for Burlington (if applicable), and Section-8 housing quality guidelines. Participate in on-call rotation according to department schedule. During on-call periods, respond to emergency calls during and after normal business hours. Operate/maintain hand tools; transport small equipment or tools between departments or sites. Deliver resident notices. Other duties as required.

Requirements

Work experience in light construction, painting, drywall, plumping, heating, electrical or other trades preferred.
Customer service experience preferred.
Positive attitude, self-motivation, and willingness to learn required.
Must be committed to CHT's membership based model of community controlled and permanently affordable housing.
Lead-Based Paint Essential Maintenance Practices certification ( or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire ).
Reliable transportation and valid drivers license required.
Criminal background check required.
Active, state-issued driver's license and a reliable means of personal transportation (milage between job sites is reimbursed at the current IRS rate).
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Speak effectively, respectfully, and tactfully with customers, employees, vendors, or members of the public.
Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Apply common sense and sound judgement to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in light construction, painting, drywall, plumping, heating, electrical or other trades preferred.
Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responds to assigned work orders by investigating the request and performing the necessary repairs under guidance and direction of the team lead as needed to insure positive results.
Complete semi-skilled repairs that may include but are not limited to carpentry, painting, minor drywall taping, lock-smithing, minor plumbing (not requiring a license), minor electrical (not requiring a license).
Pick up litter on properties as needed to maintain curb appeal and sanitation.
Prepare vacant apartments for re-occupancy by repairing or replacing items.
Under the direction of others. implement components of a preventative maintenance system.
Responsible for equipment and supply management , maintains building inventory and storage of equipment purchased.
Responsible for keeping records of all work done, invoices of materials purchased, records of all approved equipment purchased.
Become familiar with building codes , minimum housing codes for Burlington (if applicable), and Section-8 housing quality guidelines.
Participate in on-call rotation according to department schedule.
During on-call periods, respond to emergency calls during and after normal business hours.
Operate/maintain hand tools; transport small equipment or tools between departments or sites.
Deliver resident notices.
Other duties as required.