Maintenance Technician Ii

SALARY RANGE: $23.08-$31.15

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to return the city's blighted and vacant properties to productive use. We utilize a variety of Sales programs to make homeownership and land purchases accessible to Detroiters. Plus, we take our commitment to revitalization one step further with our Compliance and Nuisance Abatement programs, requiring renovation and occupancy to improve neighborhoods, eliminate blight, and combat real estate speculation. The Detroit Land Bank Authority works directly with individual buyers, as well as Community Partner organizations and developers for projects big and small.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Join our team and be a catalyst for positive change! We are seeking a dynamic individual passionate about community building, enrichment, and development to contribute to our mission of enhancing the quality of life in our vibrant and diverse community.

As a member of the Operations team, the Maintenance Technician II, will play an integral part of the Detroit Land Bank Authority’s in-house maintenance team through direct work in the field and providing work direction to one or more employees. Employees in this classification directly support the management of the land bank’s inventory and property sales processes by assessing and inventorying necessary property preservation needs, completing necessary preservation tasks, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of completed work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for leading on-site team and participating in work to prepare DLBA homes and vacant lots for sale, which may include but is not limited to:
  • Debris removal and relocation from DLBA owned vacant homes and lots
  • Board-up windows, doors, and other openings on DLBA owned structures, including the cutting of the proper materials (OSB) with appropriate saws to correctly fit the space to be covered, and securing the board-up materials with the appropriate tools (drill/driver, fasteners, hammer, nails)
  • Build temporary doors with the use of OSB or similar materials, and temporary hinge.
  • Properly identify and cordon off potential safety hazards
  • Painting over graffiti Ability to build temporary stairs
  • Snow removal
  • Installation of roof tarps
  • The ability to report any obvious signs of diseased or dead trees
  • Tree trimming which may include the use of pole-trimmer and chain saw
  • Lawn maintenance, including the ability to use a push-style lawnmower, trimmers, and all other appropriate tools used for the removal of overgrowth
  • Installation of hasps and padlocks
• Create plan of action for work to be completed on job sites, and the ability to report on progress, completion, and any potential challenges
• Responsible for ensuring tools and equipment are used safely, properly and are maintained in good condition
• Track the use of materials and supplies and maintain organized records to assist with the management of procurement
• Facilitate successful delivery of supplies and material
• Maintain safe workspace and the documentation of any violations to safety standards
• The ability to ensure the completion of tasks performed by team and proper documentation of work completed including before and after pictures, through the Salesforce or other DLBA tracking systems
• Other duties as assigned by manager.
• Maintain proper timecard documentation.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work well with the public, including answering questions from neighbors

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Possession of valid driver’s license, required.
• Car Insurance required.
• 1-3 years of experience in construction, property maintenance, property preservation, or construction trade
• 1-3 years of experience providing work direction to employees
• Detail-oriented and the ability to properly track and report work progress
• Ability to safely operate light duty power tools, such as drills and saws
• Ability to safely operate, maintain, and inspect gas powered lawn mowers and trimmers and other small engine equipment
• Ability to properly care for tools including cleaning, recharging batteries, and maintaining proper oil and fuel levels in lawn and garden equipment
• Ability to lead a team that uses the aforementioned equipment
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 60 lbs.
• Ability to operate snow removal equipment, such as a snow blower
• Strict adherence to all safety guidelines required by OSHA and the DLBA
• Ability to handle all DLBA owned equipment responsibly.
• Ability and motivation to work well within a team
• Ability to follow direction

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Paid Holidays, Sick Days & CTO
• Health Benefit: Medical/Blue Cross Blue Shield, vision, dental, EAP and short-term disability
• Free Parking
• Complimentary Beverages (water, tea, coffee etc.)
• Retirement Savings Plan (457-B)
• Certification reimbursement/ License renewal reimbursement

**AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**