Site Maintenance Specialist - Blue River

Homes For Good • Springfield, OR

5d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Homes for Good Housing Agency is a high performing public housing authority located in Eugene Oregon, servicing all of Lane County. The Agency’s primary work is to help low-income Lane County residents access and maintain affordable housing. Homes for Good is passionate about providing employees opportunities to maximize career growth while experiencing the personal satisfaction of working for a mission driven organization. At Homes for Good, employees are supported and empowered by a collaborative culture that shapes how we work together with the common goal of providing essential housing services throughout Lane County. Our Supportive Housing Division provides housing and supportive services directly to the people who need it most. Our cross-functional team provides exceptional customer service while supporting our residents in achieving stability and success. The Supportive Housing Division consists of the Property Management, Permanent Supportive Housing, Resident Services and Maintenance departments. Our combined programs help over 900 households increase stability, access to opportunity, and success in housing. The Site Maintenance Specialist is an entry level/early career classification. The position is responsible for performing a variety of entry level/semi-skilled manual labor tasks to ensure that Homes for Good’s apartment communities are safe and sanitary places to live and work. The ideal candidate will have a year of experience in a maintenance position.

Requirements

• Perform the full range of work involved in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of buildings and grounds.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Identify and correct plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and maintenance problems.
• Performs a variety of physical tasks requiring frequent and repetitive bending, squatting, climbing, crawling, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Lift 70-100 pounds without assistance to a height of four feet, occasionally.
• Lift 51-69 pounds without assistance to a height of four feet, frequently.
• Lift 20-50 pounds without assistance to a height of four feet, repetitively.
• Demonstrate trustworthiness and good judgment, must be honest and respectful beyond reproach.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Modern office equipment, practices, procedures and computer programs including Microsoft Office suite of products. Current and relevant computer skills.
• At least one year of relevant maintenance/manual labor experience, especially in a residential setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Oregon vehicle driver’s license, and be insurable at standard rates is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of day-to-day tasks as required to assist the Property Manager in the management of apartment communities.
• Conduct inspections of all units in coordination with the Property Manager or Agency representative.
• Distribution and posting of notices, newsletters, and other communications.
• Assist residents in emergency situations; lock-outs and other problems as needed.
• Serve as liaison between residents and Agency staff.
• Maintain accurate records, logs and files of activities.
• Refer maintenance work orders to Property Manager or delegate when necessary.
• May be required to live in Agency housing.
• Perform routine custodial and grounds maintenance work as necessary including but not limited to: Sweep, vacuum, mop, strip, wax and polish floors of all common areas.
• Maintain and clean laundry facilities.
• Empty all common area trash receptacles.
• Keep sidewalks, parking areas and common areas swept, neat and clean of all litter and debris.
• Edging, weeding, and mowing.
• Rake and bag leaves from all ground areas.
• Keep sidewalks clear of snow.
• Perform minor routine repairs for vacant or occupied units. Typical repairs may include but are not limited to: Unplug sinks and toilets
• Repair and/or replace toilet ball cocks and flappers
• Repair and/or replace towel bars, toilet seats and other bathroom hardware
• Maintain and/or replace smoke detectors
• Repair and/or replace curtain rods, blinds and other apartment fixtures
• Report other maintenance needs to Property Manager
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of employment
• life insurance
• a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment
• flexible scheduling options
• generous paid time off (PTO) program starting at 17.33 hours per month
• paid family leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED