Property Maintenance Technician - Queens College

Job Title: Property Maintenance Technician 

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: The Summit at Queens College, Flushing, NY

Compensation: $24.00-26.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Company Information:

Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM), with headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, is a group of student housing professionals focused exclusively on the management of housing communities owned by non-profits and/or highly affiliated with a university.

Summary:

The Property Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs basic building functions including appliances, entry keys and lock systems, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings, electrical equipment, emergency lighting, interior and exterior building lighting, life safety and security system components, thermostats, changes filters and performs preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, and building plumbing systems. Duties include painting, plumbing, maintaining work logs, stocking and organizing the maintenance shop, and keeping machinery and equipment in good working order. Projecting a customer focused and professional image through interaction with all internal and external customers is essential. This position service in an emergency on-call rotation for the community. Periodic work may be required after hours and on weekends in the case of emergencies including significant weather events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Preventative maintenance on HVAC systems including thermostats, filter changes, belt changes, oil/lubing, cleaning of registers, diffusers, and vents, and small motor changes as scheduled.
• Maintain, repair, and replace public area, office, and residential furniture as needed.
• Routine boiler maintenance including observance, recording, and reporting of temperatures, gauges, and necessary repairs.
• Perform general plumbing repairs including leaks, drains, toilets, sinks, showers, and gaskets.
• Perform electrical repairs including but not limited to bulb and ballast replacement, fixtures, sockets, outlets, and GFCIs. 
• Complete painting and drywall repair/replacement projects as scheduled. 
• Replace ceiling tiles.
• Clean and maintain equipment and tools routinely and as directed by Maintenance Supervisor or designee.
• Maintain, clean, and organize storage and Maintenance Shop daily. 
• Conducts daily general inspections of assigned building. Reports persistent findings of these inspections to Maintenance Supervisor with appropriate recommendations for proactive solutions.
• Conduct additional inspections monthly and quarterly as scheduled by Maintenance Supervisor or designee.
• Perform general appliance maintenance and repair.
• Maintenance, repair, and replacement of entry door, lock, and key systems.
• Complete exterior maintenance repairs and projects as set forth by Maintenance Supervisor or designee.
• Unpack and stock equipment and supplies in Maintenance shop throughout buildings.
• Prepare and set-up furniture and equipment for meetings, conference, classes, etc. as required.
• Monitors snow accumulation to ensure steps are taken to prevent ice buildup on the property.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Spreads salt on public passageways to prevent ice or snow buildup.
• Monitor and maintain entranceways, walkways, common areas, and hallways to ensure they are dry, clear, and safe for pedestrians.
• Assist with restoring the rooms and common areas to their original condition upon resident or guest move-out through cleaning and repairs.
• Participates in a 24-hour emergency maintenance on-call schedule on a rotating basis.
• Responds on-site within 40 minutes for emergency calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 2-3 years of general maintenance experience in property management or related field. Preferred in the areas of residential or student