General Functions

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position provides general building maintenance and repair. Work involves performing a variety of tasks and assists Maintenance Mechanics with completion of skilled repairs. This position works as part of a team to provide services to a property or group of properties in a community area.  Assignments are received orally or through written instructions which may be accompanied by plans, sketches or diagrams.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

• Performs general maintenance, repair work at CIHA owned properties, in accordance with CIHA policies and procedures.
• Interact with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Performs interior and exterior maintenance service repairs and assesses repairs in the areas of painting, drywall, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical to buildings and equipment.
• Cleans and services a wide variety of heating, ventilating, grounds and building related equipment.
• Replaces doors and locks, and troubleshoots for related repairs.
• Replaces plumbing fixtures.
• Performs exterior and interior touch up painting.
• Performs manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials, furniture, supplies and equipment.
• Keep accurate and timely records, including work orders, snow logs and weekly timesheet reports.
• Assists in the maintenance of grounds as assigned.
• Performs snow removal, including shoveling, plowing, chipping ice, spreading ice melt.
• Assists Maintenance Mechanic with preventative maintenance tasks and regulatory inspection preparation.
• Completes basic make ready review and repairs of vacant units.
• Cleans and inventories maintenance shop and CIHA provided equipment/tools.
• Coordinate and collaborate with community directors, grounds, and other property team members to complete tasks to meet property standards and approved budget.
• Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently.
• Performs after hours emergency on call service as scheduled.
• Must have reliable, insured vehicle equipped to drive in inclement weather when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the standard practices, processes, tools and materials involved in all areas of light residential construction.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the buildings, electrical or mechanical trades.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person.
• Ability to keep records and reports relating to inventory of equipment and materials.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds plus bending and twisting.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment employed in the building, electrical, plumbing, painting, masonry and mechanical trades.
• Ability to work with a diverse resident population with heavy emphasis on customer service skills in order to effectively give information regarding grounds and building facilities.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Three years experience working in the maintenance trade, preferably in residential building maintenance.
• Current Alaska Drivers License.