Traveling Maintenance Technician

Description

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.

Christopher Community offers competitive wages and generous benefits!

Benefit Summary:

• 35 hours work week with flexible schedule
• 21 Paid Time Off (PTO) - Vacation, Personal & Sick Days
• 13 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Up to 6% retirement match in 403(b) retirement plan
• Company contribution to Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (Innovative plan offers a $0 out of pocket cost health insurance plan for in network coverage beyond employee paid premium with employees not paying copays or having coinsurance!)
• $50.00 per month cell phone stipend
• Additional $1,300 per year on-call stipend.
• Additional opportunities for performance related incentives available throughout each fiscal year.

Requirements

Essential Duties and 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to five years related experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple co