Residential Maintenance (Repairer, Mechanic I-II)
Description
All Maintenance Positions - General Functions
Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, all Maintenance positions provide general building maintenance and perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in repair and maintenance of buildings. Maintenance positions work 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 that may be accompanied by plans, sketches or diagrams.
All Maintenance Positions - Core Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)
- Performs general maintenance and repair work at CIHA owned properties, in accordance with CIHA policies and procedures.
- Interacts 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.
- Removes and replaces partitions. Installs doors and locks, and troubleshoots for related repairs. Makes repairs to all types of cabinets, floors, windows, and siding.
- Replaces plumbing fixtures.
- Performs sheetrock repair, taping, texturing, painting and exterior and interior painting.
- Performs preventative maintenance by means of a prepared schedule.
- Performs manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials, furniture, supplies and equipment.
- Performs after-hours emergency on-call service as scheduled.
- Keeps accurate and timely records, including work orders, on call logs, snow logs and weekly timesheet reports.
- Observes safety of grounds and properties, reports/repairs as necessary to help keep our residents safe.
- Picks up all trash on grounds and throughout the property to enhance curb appeal.
- Performs snow removal, including shoveling, plowing, chipping ice, spreading ice melt.
- Assists with preventative maintenance tasks and regulatory inspection preparation.
- Completes daily work orders assigned.
- Completes Vacancy Fixup Work orders (VFW) assigned in a timely and efficient manner per CIHA standards.
- Cleans and inventories maintenance shop and CIHA provided equipment/tools.
- Coordinates and collaborates with community directors, grounds, and other property team members to complete tasks to meet property standards and approved budget.
- Must have reliable, insured vehicle equipped to drive in inclement weather when needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
All Maintenance Positions – Core Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the standard practices, processes, tools and materials involved in all areas of residential construction.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of buildings, electrical or mechanical trades.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person with staff and residents.
- Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently.
- Ability to keep records and reports relating to inventory of equipment and materials.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds plus bending and twisting.
- Skilled 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.
All Maintenance Positions – Core 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 Driver’s License.
Maintenance Mechanic I
Addition to the Previously Listed Core Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities):
- Performs work in glazing, masonry, and machine service.
- Assists with the training of maintenance repairers and other maintenance staff.
- Completes make ready inspections, create work lists and generate detailed materials lists, and labor estimates for maintenance tasks and projects using CIHA procurement policy guidelines and approved budgets.
- Adheres to CIHA procurement policy guidelines and approved property budgets; while generating purchase requests for materials lists for, tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Completes preventative maintenance tasks and regulatory inspection preparation.
- Completes moderate plumbing; measures, cuts, threads and installs pipes for water line repairs.
- Repairs floors, installs soft and ceramic tiles and window glass.
- Performs masonry and concrete work in connection with sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
- Facilitates the inspections of units and schedules needed vendors to meet property standards.
Addition to the Previously Listed Core Skills/Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, practices used in painting, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and electrical trades in the residential maintenance field.
- Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the buildings, electrical or mechanical trades.
- Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, processes and materials involved in trades related to general building maintenance.
- Ability to make accurate estimates of time and materials required for repairs and maintenance work.
- Ability to keep records and reports relating to inventory of equipment and material.
- Ability to read, understand and work within approved property budget.
Addition to the Previously Listed Core Education and Experience:
- Four years apprenticeship training (or equivalent work experience) and three years of experience in construction or maintenance of building, electrical, carpentry, plumbing or mechanical trades work.
- UPCS or HQS certification or ability to complete training and pass certification within 12 months of hire.
- Satisfactory completion of Maintenance Mechanic I skills assessment
Maintenance Mechanic II
Addition to the Previously Listed Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities):
- Performs skilled maintenance, repair work at CIHA owned properties at a journeyman level in accordance with CIHA policies and procedures.
- Performs higher-level work that requires technical independence in determining work methods and procedures.
- Takes the lead in organizing maintenance and repair projects and maintenance property teams at one or more assigned group of properties.
- Troubleshoots and repairs household appliances without contractor interaction.
- Makes journeyman level repairs to all types of roofing, footings and general structural repairs.
- Performs accessibility improvements, including but not limited to compliant decks, porches, and ramps, grab bars, handrails, and interior and exterior compliant doors.
- Prepares preventative maintenance schedules, order, inspects work, and ensures appropriate documentation.
- Proactively prepares property and completes pre-inspections for regulatory planned and unplanned property inspections.
- Assists in preparation of annual operating budgets for building repairs and capital projects as required.
Addition to the Previously Listed Skills/Abilities:
- Prepares preventative maintenance schedules, order, inspects work, and ensures appropriate documentation.
- Skilled with record keeping and reporting inventory of equipment and all materials.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person with staff, leadership, partners, vendors/contractors and public.
- Ability to lead team and motivate other to meet common goals.
- Demonstrates proper use of troubleshooting tools.
Addition to the Previously Listed Education and Experience:
- Six years apprenticeship training (or equivalent work experience) and four years of journeyman experience in building maintenance, electrical, carpentry, plumbing or mechanical trades work.
- HQS or UPCS training and certification.
- Satisfactory completion of Maintenance Mechanic II skills assessment