Maintenance Technician

Description

General Description

Responsible for the general maintenance and cleanliness of the building(s) including grounds and fixtures. Position reports to a Community Manager, Maintenance Supervisor and/or the regional Maintenance Mentor. Effective customer service skills to interact with residents, contractors, visitors including effective resolution of issues and maintenance matters on a daily basis is needed. Will handle many other duties outlined in the Maintenance Policy & Procedure Manual.

Position Details

• Full Time
• Non-Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• 7:30am - 4:00pm EST

Location

• Morningside Senior Apartments located at 104 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

Job Description

• Monitor building(s) and grounds to ensure a neat and clean presentation and environment.
• Complete routine painting, minor plumbing, minor electrical wiring, carpentry, dry wall, cleaning and other related maintenance activities using both hand and power tools.
• Knowledge, training with HVAC helpful.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements helpful or willing to train. 
• Follow all written and verbal instructions.
• Ensure all supplies are stored in appropriate areas under proper storage guidelines.
• Complete grounds maintenance duties such as mowing, trimming shrubbery, cultivating flower beds along with snow, ice and debris removal.
• Remove trash and dispose of in designated areas.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Ensure security of building during and after completed jobs and report any security violations to management. 
• Report the need for any major repairs to supervisor.
• Report and repair emergency maintenance problems and/or environmental hazards immediately.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and/or safety procedures.
• Emergency on-call duties as required or assigned. Must report to property within 30 minutes of on-call notification. May be assigned to cover other properties for on-call coverage as needed.
• May be required to work overtime
• Physical attendance at assigned work location(s) during scheduled hours is essential.
• May be required to assist at other Conifer locations as needed.
• Perform other related maintenance and cleaning duties, as assigned.

Experience

• Minimum 1-2+ years prior hands-on apartment maintenance experience preferred. 
• Prior painting, minor plumbing & electrical wiring skills, carpentry, dry wall, cleaning skills needed; HVAC a plus or willing to train.
• Knowledge of safety rules involving cleaning supplies, maintenance equipment, etc.
• Ability to read and understand policies, training materials, instructions for products, machines, manuals. etc.
• Computer navigation experience for timekeeping, online training and development, and work order processing.
• Reliable transportation, valid drivers’ license, and auto-insurance policy to:
    a) assist with obtaining company supplies for property when needed.
    b) respond to on-call emergencies on property within 30 minutes when scheduled on a rotation basis with team.
    c) assist with snow removal when needed. 

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Vocational training in building, construction, maintenance a plus.
• Certifications in environmental hazards, maintenance, building, construction a plus or willing to obtain.
• OSHA knowledge helpful.

Requirements

• Self-motivated, good initiative, hard-working.
• Reliable; on-time, good attendance.
• Excellent customer service skills with collaborative communication skills to effectively interact with residents, contractors, visitors, and Conifer team members.
• Very organized, excellent time management, scheduling of tasks, and multi-tasking abilities to meet required deadlines, including any pre-approved extended hours that may be needed.
• Able to work independently as well as support a team.
• Flexible, adaptable to change projects when assigned.
• Practices excellent business professionalism and judgment at all times.
• Identifies and solves problems; asks questions when needs assistance.
• Demonstrates good listening, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
• Exhibits a pleasant personality and willingness to work hard; asks for new projects.