Maintenance Technician I

Essential Functions

• Ability to review work orders to identify the type and number of materials needed to properly complete a task.
• Operates power tools and vehicles and maintains them in proper working order.
• Assists in the transportation of equipment and supplies to the location required and maintains a clean driving record, allowing use of agency vehicles.
• Coordinates with Agency staff and outside contractors for maintenance and repairs as appropriate.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform all ground keeping maintenance activities, including but not limited to lawn care, snow removal, flower bed, bush, and tree care.
• Maintains inventory, equipment, information/warranty, and preventive maintenance records.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and conduct comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Must demonstrate the ability to respond to emergency situations including emergency systems.
• Performs move-in/move-out inspections.
• Proper use, care, and maintenance of custodial, lawn maintenance and gardening equipment.
• Knowledge of basic building/ground maintenance and repair procedures.
• Ability to work closely with the Maintenance Manager to ensure a smooth-running operation.
• Must work well with outside contractors and/or agencies on special projects that may arise.
• Develops and maintains courteous, tactful, and positive relationships with Agency staff, residents, volunteers, municipal, utility, and law enforcement personnel.
• Achieves a balance between the difficulties and concerns of individual tenants and the maintenance of the common good of the project.
• Effectively work under a substantial workload, time constraints, frequent interruptions, and conflicting and/or shifting priorities.
• Must demonstrate ability to read, understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of buildings and grounds.
• Other duties as necessary.

Working Environment

• Working indoors and outdoors.
• Extreme weather conditions.
• Excessive noise, continuous.
• Slippery and uneven walking surfaces.
• Working around moving machinery/heavy equipment.
• Working in close proximity to others.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

Travel Required

Ability to travel to various office or facility locations.