Commercial Property Maintenance Technician- $19.50/hr!

Eugene OR

Description

This position will cover multiple properties owned by Merete, including multi-family housing and commercial real estate. The goal is to maintain all properties to a high standard of curb appeal, by doing parking lot assessments, trash removal, addressing trespassers at the properties, landscape/irrigation assessment, cleaning of commercial building flat roofs/scuppers, and reporting necessary repairs or irregularities to prevent losses due to damage. You would also provide support to on-site maintenance tech at Eugene apartment complex and help to complete maintenance work orders. It is expected you'd attend all continuing education and safety courses that support this position, attend all backflow testing at the properties, and other maintenance and/or janitorial duties as required. A company maintenance truck is provided to navigate between company properties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Commercial parking lot assessments and trash removal. • Remove trespassers or unwanted individuals from the property. Contact relevant authorities if a crime is committed. • Continuous building maintenance, repair assessment as needed. • Check parking lot lights and place as necessary. • Roof/scupper cleaning as needed. Minimum 2x per year. • Inform supervisory personnel on job status and project status. • Monthly check for building and parking lot light outages • Attend to backflow tests with vendor at all properties. • Removal and installation of interior apartment doors and trim. • Sheet rock repair, prime & painting where required. • Moss removal, and seasonal snow/ice removal. • Commercial meter readings. • Irrigation and repair issues when needed. • Keep adequate parts, material and supplies as required for each specific location. Order products through computerized system when needed. • Larger project/jobs needs, communicate parts and materials in a timely manner and for Manager direction and approval. • Daily navigation of email and property management software to manage maintenance orders. • Be able to use timecard tracking software. • Have positive, public relations with the tenants and vendors for the properties. • Attend all mandatory meetings and continued education courses. • Report all unsafe working conditions. • Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training. QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in commercial or multi-unit complex maintenance. • Read, write, and understand English fluently. • Carpentry experience and knowledge of surfaces and paint required. • HVAC or plumbing or electrical skills a plus. • Experience working with a team. • Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other team members. • Valid driver license with acceptable driving record. • Must pass criminal background check. NOTE *If you are hired, we require all employees to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or receive their first dose within 7 days after employment begins and 2nd dose within 60 days after employment begins, unless provided proof for a medical exemption.* PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Constantly standing and/or walking on stairs, tile, rubber mats covering tiles, linoleum, concrete, padded carpet, marble, gravel, etc. Constant repetitive motions of stooping (bending at the waist), twisting (knees, waist, and neck), crouching (bending at the knees), and reaching (overhead/extension). Frequent climbing of ladders, steps, stools, etc. Frequently lifting/carrying equipment and supplies weighing average of 5 – 50 lbs. Occasionally lifting/carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 lbs. Frequently pushing/pulling of equipment carts, equipment, and supplies weighing average of 5 – 100 lbs. Occasionally pushing/pulling equipment carts, equipment, or supplies up to 150 lbs. WORKING CONDITIONS: Working with and could be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, dust, liquid chlorine, refrigeration gases, chillers, pump, etc. Operation of power tools, electric motors, ladders. Compressors, generators, power sweepers/blowers. Must adhere to safety standards and procedures. Safety guards, short/long sleeve shirts, steel toed boots/footwear, safety goggles, ear plugs, gloves, inhalation device, aprons, using proper lifting techniques. Maintain security of work area and equipment while maintaining the level of safety required and exhibited by the Company and OSHA requirements. SUCCESS FACTORS: Maintain the physical plant and aesthetic beauty of the properties. Follow all safety procedures. Informative communications to the Property Manager. Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation. Completes projects in a timely manner and within the properties budget. Meet or exceeds productivity standards.