Floating Maintenance Technician

The Floating Maintenance Technician travels throughout the CHP footprint providing support to properties that have open maintenance positions, have maintenance team members who are on vacation, personal leave, etc., or are simply in need of additional support. The position is responsible for ensuring that the physical aspects of assigned properties meet CHP quality standards and applicable laws. The ideal candidate is experienced and skilled in various construction and maintenance trades. As a key member of the property management team, the Floating Maintenance Technician must demonstrate a positive, helpful, and courteous customer-focused demeanor and have the ability to quickly establish effective working relationships with residents, coworkers, subcontractors, etc. Salary is $21 to $27  per hour depending on experience. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Travel to various properties throughout the CHP footprint providing coverage for open maintenance positions or for members on vacation, personal leave, etc. 
• Works independently or with minimal supervision 
• Work closely with the on-site Property Manager and other maintenance team members to maximize each workday
• Complete work orders as assigned by the Property Manager or Regional Manager leaving a copy of their work order in the Resident’s apartment
• Maintains effective and prompt communications with Property Manager and Regional Manager on project progress and potential delays
• If assigned, work with outside contractors to coordinate on-site jobs. Notify Property Manager if any challenges arise while a contractor and/or vendor is on-site
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance as assigned
• Ensure keys and property tools are returned at the completion of work and/or no later than the end of the workday
• Obtains basic knowledge of each assigned property to include number of units/bedrooms, resident population (senior, family, disabled), age of building, property challenges, emergency actions plan, and shut-off values
• Adhere to all maintenance policies and procedures manuals
• Adhere to all OSHA regulations and company safety policies are followed so that the property’s safety procedures are compliant.
• Attend staff meetings as requested
• Wear and maintain the required uniform when on duty to ensure a professional and easily recognizable appearance
• Responsible for proper usage of company maintenance phone including carrying phone at all times when on-duty/on-call, responding promptly to all calls, and adhering to data usage limits
• Provide support for housekeeping and grounds maintenance as needed
• Perform other tasks as requested by the CHP Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Must have strong interpersonal/communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with the public, residents, subcontractors, and co-workers
• Ability to read and understand instructions in English
• Ability to complete work order requests utilizing a “smart” phone, tablet, or computer
• Mathematical skills to accurately calculate units of money, weight measurement, volume, and length/distance.
• Ability to operate hand tools, vacuums, floor-buffing machines, hand trucks, motorized construction equipment, lawn care equipment, power tools, and automobiles in a safe and knowledgeable manner
• Must be available for emergency repairs after hours on an on-call basis
• Must have knowledge and ability to perform repairs and other essential functions of the job
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record consistent with current CHP insurability guidelines.
• Must have solid experience with general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall repair, painting, (HVAC not required, but recommended), and other common maintenance tasks in order to arrive at an assigned unfamiliar property with the knowledge to begin troubleshooting and completing a variety of maintenance tasks with minimal additional instruction or assistance

Education and/or Experience 

• H.S. diploma or equivalent GED preferred plus 2 years’ general maintenance experience required; previous apartment maintenance highly preferred
• Formal training in one or more trades (Electrical, Mechanical, Construction, Plumbing, etc.) highly preferred

Working hours will vary but the customary schedule onsite is Monday – Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, regular attendance and punctuality are required. Nature of duties requires occasional evening weekend hours, regular overnight travel, and overtime as pre-approved by the Director of Housing. 

This is a 40-hour week position. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance; a retirement plan with company contribution; and much more. To learn more about  CHP's employee benefits, please click this link  www.communityhousingpartners.org/benefits. 

Community Housing Partners (CHP) values a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities it serves. CHP is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally -protected statuses.  CHP is committed to an equitable hiring process and will provide accommodations if requested. If you require an accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Lateffa Smith, HR Coordinator, at lasmith@chpc2.org or (540) 299-5477  (phone), (877) 54-8049 (fax) or 711 (TTY/TDD).

 NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Community Housing Partners (CHP) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CHP will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CHP explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Community Housing Partners.