Maintenance Technician

4851 North Cedar Ave, Fresno CA

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Pay Range: $18 – $20 per hour Property Overview: El Cazador Apartments is a family housing program is in the Hoover neighborhood of Fresno, offering 100 units of housing for families or those living with a disability. The programs include HUD and LIHTC units. This full-time position will have other duties as assigned which will include assisting other properties and team members. Responsibilities: • Receive and investigate requests for maintenance in apartment units, common areas or to the exterior of buildings. • Work in conjunction with Community Manager to make vacant units ready for re-rent within 10 days. • Make needed repairs, refer to supervisor, or contract with outside vendor. Remedies may be in the form of plumbing, electrical, appliance, carpentry, and/or lock repairs. • Complete and maintain maintenance request forms and follow company procedures. • Take rapid action(s) to solve urgent problems, thereby preventing further damage or harm to building and/or tenant and keeping the Community Manager informed. • Maintain preventive maintenance programs for equipment and systems. • Understand and maintain the proper functions of fire control, water and other building systems. • Perform routine grounds maintenance to ensure a pleasant curb appeal. • Perform interior and exterior janitorial duties. • Purchase/order supplies, equipment or services, to meet routine maintenance, janitorial or grounds needs and for special projects. • Educate tenants about the correct use of apartment and amenities. • Become familiar with landlord/tenant law and the actions that are permissible for landlords. • Observe/follow guidelines on confidentiality rights of residents and respect their privacy. • Be willing and able to be on-call after hours/weekends for emergency security/building related calls. • As requested, and according to availability, serve as back up for on-call maintenance emergencies at other locations within the portfolio. • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications: • One year of maintenance experience. • Working knowledge and experience with plumbing, electrical, and lock systems. • Working knowledge and experience with repair of plaster, wall repairs, and painting. • Willing and able to learn fire control, steam, and pumping systems. • Ability to learn pest control techniques. • Experience working independently, prioritizing and following through with the completion of tasks. • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. • Must be willing to travel to obtain supplies and occasionally work at other locations when necessary. • Be willing and able to be on-call after hours/weekends for building emergencies. • Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and an acceptable driving record. • Experience with computers, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Substitute Qualifications (Qualifications may be substituted for one year of maintenance experience) • Certificate of completion from a technical college in general building maintenance. • Certificate of completion from a technical college in plumbing and electrical systems. Physical And Mental Acuity Demands: The requirements described here are representative of those required of a Maintenance Technician to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Ability to understand custodial and maintenance manuals and apply the concepts. • Ability to assess maintenance emergencies and make judgments about appropriate immediate and longer-term responses. • Ability to observe safety rules. • Ability to drive a vehicle up to 20 feet in length. • Ability to climb ladders and work in high places. • Ability to walk, kneel, climb, stand, crouch, stoop, reach, push, pull and other related activities associated with maintenance work. • Ability to lift loads not normally exceeding 50 pounds. • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds together with a team member. • Ability to handwrite legibly. • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, plan, schedule and follow through on projects. • Ability to work independently and as a team member. • Manual dexterity to handle tools, make small-scale adjustments, etc. • Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow. To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your qualifications and salary requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer.