Maintenance Technician - Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - Sherman Associates
Description
Shift:
First Shift
Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman Associates As a member of Sherman, we invite you to join our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods.
Do you have a passion for cleaning, building upkeep, and customer service? If so, we want you to join our team In this role, you can use these strengths to clean common / public areas and assist our maintenance service team members in more involved projects.
Above all, live out your spirit to serve on a daily basis by maintaining positive relationships with peers, residents, and all whom you support in this role.
Where will this role work?Th Roosevelt in Cedar Rapids, IA
Schedule & Hours:
The core schedule for this role will be Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 5:00 PM
Evening and weekend on call availability is required. We operate on an emergency on-call rotation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintains exterior grounds and interior common areas in quality, presentable condition.
This will include but is not limited to the following:
Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors using industrial vacuum cleaners and scrubbing and buffing machines; as applicable.
Sometimes using ladders, dusts and washes walls, cleans ceilings and dusts and polishes light fixtures. Washes and replaces blinds.
Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas. May remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
May also sweep walks, rake leaves, remove snow or perform other incidental seasonal tasks.
General maintenance and upkeep responsibilities including minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, light carpentry, painting and landscaping.
Responds to open work orders and resolves resident/tenant requests within 24 hours.
Prepare and turn vacated apartment units within a 24-hour period (5 days if not immediate). All vacated apartments must be painted, thoroughly cleaned, carpets shampooed and repairs done in a timely and impeccable manner.
Assists in scheduling and completing preventive maintenance for buildings and building equipment.
Hands-on work of all building repairs, preventative maintenance and general upkeep of the facility with special attention to more involved operations or projects.
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Walks property at regular intervals (daily) to ensure resident/tenant property rules are being followed and that the property is clean and orderly and in good maintenance condition.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed; some overtime may be required. Evening and weekend on-call rotations as required.
Minimum Requirements:
1-3 years of experience in custodial or janitorial work. Ideally in residential or commercial real estate.
Live within 20 minute radius of the property
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community tenants, vendors / external parties, and across corporate divisions.
Weekend and evening emergency maintenance on-call availability.A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates.
Work/Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the portfolio.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
Current and valid driver's license is required. Must pass a Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) and have a safe driving record.
Successful completion of pre-employment strength test or 'CRT examination' is required.
Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position.
Benefits:
Benefits
Sherman Associates strives to lead the market in the benefits we offer. In addition to medical, dental, vision and supplemental benefits, what sets us apart includes
Low Deductible Health Insurance Plans
Fully paid short term disability
Fully paid life insurance
Additional Supplemental Insurance Policies including
Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Long-Term Disability
Pet insurance
Fully paid employee assistance program
Fully vested 401k company match program
9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program (starting at 15 days annualized – only add for residential)
Starbucks and Hotel discounts
Charitable giving strategy with corporate match
Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.
This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
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