Key Property Services is seeking an entry level Maintenance Technician to assist with maintenance responsibilities at an apartment community in Vancouver, WA. If you’re passionate about providing top-notch service, maintaining high standards, and creating a great living experience for residents, we want to hear from you!
Key Property Services, Inc. offers a generous compensation package that includes competitive wage, set schedule, 15 paid holidays, 16 paid time off days starting annually (prorated to hire date), health/dental coverage, long term disability, life insurance and a 401K plan . What we ask from you in return is to be an honest, reliable, responsible employee who a dedicated team player. We also offer monthly training/safety courses.
We are in need of a full time maintenance tech - some maintenance tech experience is preferred. Candidates must have some of their own basic hand tools, reliable transportation, and be willing to work a flexible schedule, and be on-call for emergencies on a rotating schedule of coverage for weekends, evenings and holidays. Maintenance technicians are responsible for completing make-ready repairs to all vacant units prior to move-ins, necessary repairs to occupied units, and preventative maintenance of the property interiors/exteriors. This position would be under the direct supervision of the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. Maintenance techs are responsible for completing assigned tasks in a safe, legal, and timely manner. If you desire to work for a company that values your experience, professionalism, and team spirit, please submit your resume today. Special Skills: Must have knowledge of OSHA & Labor and Industries safety rules and regulations. Must have own basic hand tools. Must have basic math skills. Must be able to read/write English.
Job Summary:
Responsible for completing make-ready repairs to all vacant units prior to move-ins, necessary repairs to occupied units and preventative maintenance of the property interiors and exteriors under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager. Responsible to complete assigned tasks in a safe, legal and timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in all types of maintenance projects.
- Perform electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
- Perform plumbing work such as cleaning stoppages, replacing fittings etc
- Replace broken glass, tile, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies and locks.
- Paint, interior and exterior.
- Perform carpentry work such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors.
- Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas and in vacancies when necessary.
- Assist in grounds work when necessary, including grounds policing.
- Repair concrete, masonry, roofing and fencing, when required.
- Train/assist other staff members as requested.
- Participate in on-call emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage.
- Assist in maintaining stock control and utilization of maintenance materials.
- Assist the supervisor in scheduling annual apartment inspections. Be responsible for refurbishing of apartments prior to resident occupancy.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers recommendations and operating manuals.
- Periodically inspect all units, buildings and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance as scheduled.
- Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cutoffs, all apartment and fixture cutoffs, sewer clean-outs, and post a map of same.
- Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked, and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.
- Have knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services, goods and prices.
- Assist in apartment follow-up inspections.
- Assist in adequate stock of supplies and materials, assure workshop/storage areas are organized, clean and safe.
- Compliance with work-safety rules
- Willingness to pitch in and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance; i.e. janitorial, custodial, gardening, delivering notices, etc.
- Performs daily pool care. Attend annual pool/spa operator training as needed.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all company, property and resident matters
- Ability to assist the supervisor in any area where needed.
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.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); prior maintenance experience or experience in related field. Must successfully pass a maintenance test designed by the company with a score of 70% or higher.
Special Requirements
Must have knowledge of OSHA & Labor and Industries safety rules and regulations.
- Must be able to work a flex schedule and be on-call for emergencies on weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Must have basic mathematical skills.
- Must be able to read and write English.
Physical Demands
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.
Vision
- Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to document maintenance and complete forms, review manuals and operating instructions, read cautionary labels, respond to written instruction from staff and residents. Constant need to see small detail when performing routine maintenance duties.
- Frequent need (33% to 60% of the time) to see things clearly beyond arm's reach (oversee assistants, observe problems throughout the property).
Hearing
- Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate with assistants, resident staff, vendors and residents. Must use listening skills to diagnose needed repairs, etc.
Speaking
- Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to verbally communicate with assistants, resident staff, vendors and residents.
Language Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Driving/Traveling
- Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors. Rotation "on-call" status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at moments notice. Pick up and deliveries to the Corporate Office.
- Must have valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.
Reasoning
- Moderate. Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally involve minor deviations.
- Needs ability to think rationally beyond a specific set of instructions.
Working Environment
- Indoors (66% to 100% of the time). Frequently outdoors (33% to 66% of the time) all conditions, often for extended periods.
- Occasional exposure (1% to 33% of time) to paint fumes, solvents, adhesives, etc. Example: Apartments during/after make-ready.
- Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Legal
Bondable
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
