Maintenance Technician I - Meadowview Drive Pulaski, Virginia, United States

Description · Community Housing Partners Corporation (CHP) is looking for an experienced Apartment Maintenance Technician to join our team · As an Apartment Maintenance Technician, you will enjoy: · Competitive pay: Starting at $18 per hour, based on experience, plus OT and the p ...

Job description

Description

Community Housing Partners Corporation (CHP) is looking for an experienced Apartment Maintenance Technician to join our team

As an Apartment Maintenance Technician, you will enjoy:

• Competitive pay: Starting at $18 per hour, based on experience, plus OT and the potential to earn a 2.5% incentive bonus.

• Day Schedule with some nights or weekends: Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with an on-call schedule.

• Great benefits that start after 30 days or less: Medical, Dental, and Vision start on the 1st of the month after your hire date, 403B retirement plan up to 5%. The company contributes 3% regardless of an employee's contribution. Additionally, the company matches 2% of the amount an employee contributes. Paid maternity and paternity leave after 90 days. To learn more about CHP's employee benefits, please click this link 

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing interior and exterior maintenance and other duties that assure residents a safe, comfortable, and attractive residence. The Maintenance Tech I responds to service calls promptly (generally 24-hour turnaround time) and assists the other Maintenance staff to repair and maintain all buildings, fixtures, resident spaces, electrical and mechanical equipment, and appliances for safe and appropriate functionality. This position is a fundamental member of the customer service team and must have demonstrated commitment to customer care to maintain a high level of resident satisfaction. A high degree of reliability and regular attendance, and punctuality are required to maintain efficient operations and provide quality service to residents. Employee must possess/maintain a valid driver's license and driving record consistent with current CHP insurability guidelines and must provide their own reliable transportation to/from work.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent GED, vocational education preferred.

• Formal training in one or more trades (Electrical, Mechanical, Construction, Plumbing, etc.) preferred.

• Minimum of one-year of general maintenance experience required; previous apartment maintenance experience preferred.

This is a 40-hour-per-week position.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job; however, the physical demands described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time and may change as necessitated by business demands. Upon request, reasonable accommodations, as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), will be made to qualified individuals.

The employee must possess:

• Ability to access crawl spaces and confined areas to access building systems for repair. 

• Ability to lift/carry/manipulate moderate to heavy loads on a daily, recurring basis (such as snow removal, window AC, etc.).

• Ability to hear machine/safety alerts and communicate verbally and in writing.

• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders or steps to reach objects and perform work. 

• Ability to traverse grounds, including rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces and multi-level properties, which may not be equipped with elevators.  

• Ability to withstand exposure to noise, dust, or commonly present environmental chemicals or fumes.

• Proficiency with a variety of common hand and power or motorized work tools, including but not limited to mowing equipment, weed eaters, trimmers, etc.

• The ability to work in a variety of weather conditions with frequent, daily, extended exposure to the outdoor elements.  

• Must be over 18 years of age to meet FLSA Child Labor Law Hazardous Occupations Guidelines.

• Must work on-site at the property to perform the duties of the position.

• Must possess/maintain a valid driver's license and driving record consistent with current CHP insurability guidelines.

About the Company: CHP works to create homes and communities that are healthy, sustainable, and affordable. Our vision is healthy, sustainable communities for everyone. Building on a long-standing tradition of environmental, economic, and social responsibility, CHP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with private and public partners to develop and preserve award-winning homes and neighborhoods. Together with our partners, we revitalize communities, foster stability for our residents, and promote a healthier planet for future generations.

If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our recruiting team at , phone), fax), or 711 (TTY/TDD).

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES

CHP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CHP will not pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee, and if a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a signed agreement, CHP may pursue and hire the candidate(s) without obligation to the recruiter or agency.