Site Maintenance Specialist - Blue River

Homes For Good • Springfield, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Homes for Good Housing Agency is seeking a Site Maintenance Specialist in Blue River to join their Supportive Housing Division team. This is an entry-level/early career classification 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. The agency is passionate about providing employees opportunities to maximize career growth while experiencing the personal satisfaction of working for a mission-driven organization.

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
• 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment
• Family friendly environment
• 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