Condominium Maintenance Tech

(https://gateshudson.com/community-management/)

Overview: Join Gates Hudson Community Management (GHCM), where professional growth meets a positive and supportive work environment. As a leading community management firm, GHCM is dedicated to providing quality service through an experienced and knowledgeable team. Our unique policies, up-to-date financial and management reports, and emphasis on training and leadership skills set us apart in the industry.

• Core Values and Mission Statement: At GHCM, our mission is to deliver exceptional service to our clients by maintaining a skilled and professional management team. Our core values revolve around fostering a positive and collaborative work culture, encouraging innovation, and providing ongoing learning and skill development opportunities.
• Work Culture: GHCM embraces a collaborative and innovative work culture through an open-door policy, a mentoring program, and a flexible, friendly family environment. We believe in listening to our team members and promoting a positive, supportive workplace for everyone.
• Why GHCM? Consider a career at GHCM if you seek a professional, learning-centric environment. We value candidates who are eager to learn, communicate effectively, and prioritize customer service. GHCM invests in ongoing education, training, and mentoring, paying for all education costs to support career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Employee Feedback and Communication: GHCM maintains an open line of communication through regular training, meetings, and an open-door policy. We encourage employee feedback and believe in transparent and frequent communication.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: GHCM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment and value the contributions of every team member.
• Perks and Benefits: GHCM stands out with unique perks and benefits, such as the full coverage of manager education, including CAI. We prioritize work-life balance through flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options and flexible hours.
• Community Involvement: While we currently support charities, GHCM is actively working to develop a more robust community involvement program to give back to our communities.
• Success Stories: Many GHCM employees have successfully advanced in their careers, with examples of receptionists reaching senior-level positions. Our commitment to professional development and training has empowered numerous success stories within our team.

If you are a professional seeking a dynamic career with opportunities for growth, learning, and a supportive work environment, GHCM welcomes you. Join us and be a part of our journey to excellence in community management.

The Maintenance Technician conducts all business in accordance with Gates Hudson Community Management's established policies and procedures, and laws from state and federal organizations, e.g., the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing Act, etc.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform daily property walk-throughs to identify deficiencies within and outside of buildings.
• Provide lists of deficiencies within the building to the Portfolio Manager.
• Become familiar with the property including the mid-rise building and two garden buildings.
• Know the location of equipment, types of equipment, major property components, contracted work, personnel, etc. Control the use of parts. Provide quality workmanship and maintain inventory of frequently used parts.
• Maintain stock rooms, maintenance workshops, storage spaces, and the Maintenance Technician's office.
• Communicate with vendors/contractors and facilitate their access to the property to perform services.
• Comply with association policies and procedures for units and common areas.
• Follow reporting procedures. Perform Board of Directors/Unit Owner common area requests for service promptly and efficiently.
• Promote goodwill among residents, employees, and contractors.
• Comply with policy regarding entering occupied units.

Preventative Maintenance:

• Be knowledgeable of pertinent laws, and the Environmental
  
• Protection Agency and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, and freon.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance on all appropriate equipment, including biannual convector/HVAC unit cleaning, as directed by the Portfolio Manager.
• Provide and update Maintenance Technician report/action item list.

Routine Maintenance:

• Perform emergency repairs including corrective measures and necessary clean-up.
• Operate and maintain boilers, mechanical equipment, and controls for continuous heat, air conditioning and hot water.
• Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance/repairs, as directed, involving the following daily:
• Electrical and plumbing (including waterlines) A/C and heating systems
• Appliances (when applicable)
• Stairs, fences, patios, railings
• Tile, carpet, flooring
• Roofing, gutters, fasteners; Interior/exterior lights, ceiling fans
• Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors; Boiler, gas and electric; Door locks
• Security systems (where applicable)
• Ceiling and wall leaks
• Dry wall
• Report all major repairs and need requisitions to the Portfolio Manager before any expenditure of funds
• Remove and transfer heavy appliances and equipment from the storage area to the apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances
  warrant.
• Assist in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc. to a dumpster when necessary.
• Be knowledgeable of inventory levels of spare parts and supplies and informs Portfolio Manager. Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
• Rake, sweep, and shovel as circumstances warrant.
• Take monthly water consumption readings.
• Possess and/or provide tools necessary to perform all corrective and preventative work. (Exceptions: heavy pipe wrenches, pulleys, chain-falls, drain snakes, scaffolding.)
• Monitor generator function and maintenance. Clean-up after repairs or at end of the day.

Safety:

• Be aware of the condition of unit property throughout the community and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions, e.g., broken gates, broken steps, open holes, and broken/burned-out exterior lights.
• Ensure storage areas remain locked when not in use.
• Promote awareness for safety and security for residents.
• Provide feedback and follow-up in emergency situations.
• Provide written Incident/Accident Report when required.