Maintenance Technician

We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Technician in Hillsboro, OR.

Our company offers competitive benefits including paid medical, dental, 15 paid holidays and 16 PTO days (prorated to hire date) for the first 2 years and then 22 PTO days annually after 24 months of continued employment.

Reports To

Community Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for all property maintenance including necessary repairs and preventative maintenance. Responsible for the supervision, training and development of all Maintenance Technicians and grounds keeping staff members in order to assure that they complete their assigned tasks in a safe, legal and timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Efficient and effective scheduling of subordinates, assuring that work orders and unit make ready units are completed correctly and in a timely manner.

· Supervise all outside contractors and vendors. Procure all bids and proposals.

· Keep accurate inventory of all maintenance, and reorder as needed from approved vendors

· Keep record of all chemicals and their antidotes in an obvious or conspicuous place.

· Possess working knowledge of OSHA and Labor and Industries safety rules and regulations pertaining to property management and abide by same.

· Keep accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections and assure that the above tasks are completed in a timely manner.

· Assist Community Manager whenever or wherever possible including, but not limited to, annual apartment inspections, check-ins and check-outs, checking all grounds and common areas.

· Make sure that all scheduled maintenance on equipment, tools, appliances or other, based on the manufacturers recommendations are performed.

· Have a working knowledge of all maintenance and grounds keeping positions and assist or fill in whenever required or necessary.

· Possess knowledge of water and gas meter cut-offs, all apartment fixture cut-offs, sewer clean-outs and conspicuous posting of a map of same.

· Make sure storage area entrances are locked and have adequate lighting.

· Immediately report safety or health hazards to Community Manager. Train all subordinates in safety awareness to limit property loss and damage or injury to residents and guests.

· Perform regular inspections of all units, buildings and common areas and see that repairs, gardening, clean up are done and all outside lights in hallways and common areas are replaced.

· Operate maintenance department within budgeted guidelines established for the property. Identify deferred maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement work that will improve the property performance. Assist Community Manager in preparation of annual budget.

· Conduct on-going training and evaluations of subordinates.

· Maintain strict confidentiality of all company, property and resident matters.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by a person in this position. An employee with this job title will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

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.

Special Requirements

· Must have knowledge of L&I/ OSHA safety rules and regulations.

· Must have management skills.

· Must be able to work a flex schedule and be on-call for emergencies on weekends, evenings and holidays.

· Must have valid drivers license and be insurable.

Physical Requirements:

· Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.

· Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:

Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel: Perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and needed equipment.

Climb Stairs: Service requests, make-ready needs for 2nd and 3rd floor apartments.

Push or Pull: Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.

Reach Above Shoulder: Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, parts, etc.

Climb Ladders: Perform routine maintenance/repairs.

Grasp/Grip/Turning: Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.

Finger Dexterity: Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.

Writing: Inventory maintenance, requisition requests, required maintenance reports.

· Lifting/carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.):

Over 150 lbs.: Rare need (less than 1% of the time)

75-150 lbs.: Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)

25-75 lbs.: Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)

1-25 lbs.: Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)

NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often best accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washer/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Hillsboro, OR 97124: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person