Traveling Maintenance Technician

Christopher Community, Inc. • Syracuse, NY

13d • $23 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

Christopher Community, Inc. (CCINC) is seeking a Traveling Maintenance Technician to join our growing team! This role offers a dynamic work environment, as the primary work location will vary based on organizational needs. The technician will be assigned to float among properties located throughout Syracuse and surrounding cities managed by Christopher Community, Inc. CCINC is a not-for-profit Housing Development and Property Management company that assist low- and moderate-income families and seniors to secure suitable housing across Upstate New York. Christopher Community currently manages over 3,300 units of housing in more than 100 buildings, and administers the Rental Assistance Program in Onondaga County, which provides assistance to over 1,200 households. Since 1971, Christopher Community has maintained a proven track record in developing and operating affordable housing. We regularly receive very high ratings both from government and private entities for the way we manage our properties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to five years related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to tenants, vendors, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure-using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Employee must have a valid NYS driver's license at all times.
• Employee is also required to have a registered and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Regional Facilities Manager to address all regional maintenance needs (for example- unit turns, covering absences, consults with Manager regarding deferred maintenance, monitors/supervises outside contractors); and works with Management to address general community needs/issues.
• Ensures satisfactory performance of the following: Timely unit turns across the local portfolio, Covering various absences or openings across the local portfolio, Make necessary repairs (for example-heating units, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems).
• Inspect apartments being vacated and schedule work to prepare the apartment for occupancy with the Manager.
• Clean appliances in vacated apartments, as well as in common areas.
• Respond timely to all tenant service requests and maintain accurate records of the work performed.
• Provide OR Coordinate grounds maintenance (for example-removal of litter; mowing the grass; trimming the shrubs; sweeping walks and drives; snow removal). Please note that all walks and hydrants need to be cleared according to the snow log.
• Ensures adequacy of contracted services such as trash removal, exterminating, and other contracted maintenance.
• Works with Manager and site Superintendents to maintain a preventative maintenance program for properties.
• Conducts periodic exterior inspection of the building exterior (for example-caulking; roof; walls; sealing; brick exterior).
• Paint apartments and common areas as needed.
• Perform other work as assigned by the Property Manager or Regional Supervisor.
• Fill in for other staff when that person is out of work for an extended absence.
• Maintains ongoing communications with contractual services such as snow removal, elevator services, pest control services, etc. Bids and contracts are secured through central Facilities Department
• Complete additional training provided as required.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, training new hires; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• MUST be available for emergency on-call coverage for properties and stay within a 30-minute driving range of assigned location when on call

Benefits

• 35-hour work week with flexible schedule
• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) - Vacation, Personal & Sick Days; increased to 30 PTO days after 1st Year!
• 14 Paid Holidays (plus 2 floating holidays of your choice)
• Retirement Match for 403(b) retirement plan
• Company contribution to Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Additional $1,300 per year on-call stipend

What This Job Offers

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