Maintenance Technician - Seasonal Part Time with an emphasis on Lawn Care

About us

Community Home Partners is a small business in Rock Island, IL. We are professional, customer-centric, rewarding and our goal is to Serve our communities and neighborhoods - Our mission is to expand the housing market in the Quad Cities Community.

Community Home Partners, builds, and manages beautiful neighborhoods and homes. We are strengthening our community by offering affordable homes and creating opportunities for independence for individuals and families. We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic team member who will take pride in their work serving our community and fill the role of Maintenance Technician.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping buildings and structures in proper condition, making major repairs as needed. This includes necessary carpentry and masonry work to interiors, exteriors, and approaches to dwelling and non-dwelling units. The Maintenance Technician keeps machinery and mechanical equipment in good working order, including heating, plumbing, and electrical appliances and apparatus. The Maintenance Technician duties require a high degree of skill in one or more crafts or trades with a working knowledge of all maintenance crafts and trades.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role Responsibilities will include the following; however, other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs a wide range of building and equipment repairs, and maintenance duties while providing and exceptional level customer service to all tenants, staff and vendors.

2. Manage the work order system through regular computer and tablet use.

3. A hands-on supervisor that performs a wide range of building and equipment repairs, and maintenance duties.

4. Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and pipes such as toilets, sinks, drains, valves, and controls.

5. Unclogs fixtures and pipes using a variety of powered and non-powered sewer machines and augers.

6. Troubleshoots plumbing equipment to uncover leaks; repairs leaks to pipes and valves.

7. Troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces electrical and gas ranges and components including burner controls, switches, electrical heating elements, door handles, gaskets, and rewiring electrical ranges.

8. Troubleshoots and repairs/replaces electrical systems and components including switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, fuses, and electrical wiring.

9. Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC systems and components including air conditioners, furnaces, boilers, fans, blowers, thermostats, and controls.

10. Troubleshoots and repairs/replaces refrigerators and components including fans, compressors, evaporator coils, controls, door handles, and gaskets.

11. Repairs or replaces windows, window frames, doors, door frames, locks, vinyl composition and luxury vinyl tile floors, carpeted floors, ceilings, cabinets, roofs, fascia, soffits, gutters, downspouts, mailboxes, and other items as needed.

12. Performs vacancy preparation work such as patching and preparing walls for painting and painting; cleaning stoves and refrigerators; replacing floor tile; cleaning, stripping, and refinishing floors; and making repairs to building surfaces, fixtures, systems, and equipment.

13. Operates and maintains in good repair a variety of powered equipment such as pressure washers, air compressors, sewer machines, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, carpet vacuums, and other items generally used by maintenance staff.

14. Maintains in good repair all assigned service vehicles, tools, and equipment.

15. Safely uses a wide range of hand tools and equipment such as drills, hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, electrical testers, hand and power saws, cutters, plungers, threaders, wire brushes, paint rollers, brushes, and sprayers.

16. Requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment for position duties and for others working on the team.

17. Inspects apartments for maintenance work to be done, usually as a result of a resident request or work order; completes repairs as directed by the Facilities Supervisor.

18. Plans and carries out preventative maintenance and regular repair programs for building surfaces, systems, fixtures, and playground equipment.

19. Performs a number of groundskeeping tasks, including but not limited to trash removal, trimming, mowing, planting, snow removal, etc.

20. Conducts Uniform Physical Conditions Standards (UPCS) and annual dwelling and system inspections as directed by the Facilities Supervisor.

21. May perform routine cleaning of buildings and grounds as directed by the Facilities Supervisor.

22. Adheres to the Organization’s safety program and procedures.

23. Provides after hours and weekend emergency coverage as directed by the Facilities Supervisor.

24. Attends workshops, seminars, and training sessions as instructed by the Facilities Supervisor.

25. Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

·This position has no supervisor responsibilities.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or graduate equivalency degree (GED) required, and;
• Education supplemented by vocational/technical school training in carpentry, electricity, plumbing, heating and air conditioning or related field, with journeyman level skill in one of the recognized building trades, and;
• Five to seven years progressively responsible experience in building and grounds maintenance, building construction, or related experience;
• Or a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the above,
• Previous supervisory experience a plus.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to be covered under the CHP vehicle insurance policy
• Ability to be covered under the CHP fidelity bond
• Ability to provide emergency coverage after hours and on weekend and to carry a cell phone while on call
• Certified to conduct UPCS inspections or must obtain within 18 months of employment
• Boiler certification or must obtain within 18 months of employment

QUALIFICATIONS

Employee demonstrates the ability to complete and/or knowledge of the following:

• Belief in and passion about serving Rock Island and Quad Cities community with CHP’s mission and values: to support families by providing them with more housing choices and control over where they live and by promoting neighborhood revitalization that uplifts our community.
• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building and grounds maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical trades
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of tasks performed
• Use of tools and equipment necessary to perform the maintenance and repair tasks for job duties
• Inspection of buildings and grounds and determining needed repairs
• Following written and oral instructions
• Work from sketches, blueprints, diagrams, etc.
• Maintain records and prepare routine reports
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisor, associates, residents, and contractors
• Public housing inspection programs, forms, procedures, and requirements
• Ability to operate a computer and to learn and manipulate the appropriate Community Home Partners (CHP) software programs
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Computer literate with thorough knowledge of electronic work orders system, project management, Excel, Word, and building and equipment maintenance software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

Regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, or walk for extended periods
• Carry, handle, and move file folders, pens, and other common, light, office materials
• Read schematics, plans, equipment manuals, and related documents
• Lift or handle a variety of appliances and items including refrigerators, sinks, countertops, fan motors, etc.
• Use an appliance hand truck to handle ranges and refrigerators
• Operate a variety of power and hand tools used in the carpentry, electrical, and plumbing trades
• Kneel, crawl, stoop, climb, and crouch in order to work in tight or cramped spaces such as attics and crawlspaces, with ability to work in these positions for extended periods of time
• Visually and physically inspect units, grounds, and common areas
• Lift objects up to 10 pounds 60% of the time, 25 pounds 40-60% of the time and over 50 pounds 40% of the time

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work both inside and outside. The employee may be exposed to the following on a regular basis: outdoor weather conditions, working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold or heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and vibrations. While working in a variety of environments, the employee could be exposed to moderate to loud noise levels and hazardous physical substances.

CHP offers a safe working environment complete with professional people to work alongside, the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting your community, competitive compensation, growth opportunities, on the job training, solid benefit plan including a complete insurance package, generous holiday time off calendar, employee assistance program and an outstanding 401K plan. CHP is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person