Property Maintenance Technician

Description:

Responsible for maintaining an aesthetically pleasing and functional property and while modeling the organizational Purpose, Values, and Standards consistently.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties with respect to Company’s Purpose, Values, Standards & Core Competencies.
• Performs property general maintenance and repairs by installing, removing, repairing and maintaining landscape lighting, meters, signs, cables, chains, barricades, gates, bicycle racks, feeders, posts, fences, and rock walls; and repairing streets, parking lots, fields, courts, pools and other common areas, as applicable.
• Applies chemicals used in groundskeeping properly and safely by wearing prescribed protective clothing, masks, and/or rubber gloves and boots, following either written or verbal directions for mixing chemical compounds according to specifications, applying the chemicals properly on grounds and landscapes designated for their use, and disposing of residual chemical products as directed or storing and labeling them for future use.
• Safely operates riding mowers and portable power tools and equipment such as saws, grass trimmers, snow/leaf blowers, sprayers, paint machines and other groundskeeping equipment by obeying applicable traffic laws and following operator instructions, and wearing appropriate safety items such as goggles, gloves, or other appropriate protective clothing.
• Removes unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, manhole covers, etc., for debris; raking, sweeping and bagging leaves, debris, dirt and trash from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, tunnels, and transporting the trash to designated central collection points on a daily basis.
• Ensures that grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and machines within reasonable capabilities. Maintains neat condition of maintenance room.
• Other yard work including, but no limited to various weather conditions, such as snow, leaf, and debris removal.
• Opens clogged drains, fixes leaks, and performs other simple plumbing/irrigation work.
• Reads meters to collect utility usage information in coordination with the community leader.
• Performs minor maintenance work using hand and power tools by making carpentry repairs such as nailing down loose boards, or replacing worn or rotten fences or siding, performing minor plumbing repairs, and replacing defective electrical switches, light bulbs, fuses, and fluorescent ballasts.
• Clean homes to prepare for sale.
• Cleans laundry rooms and common areas such as bathrooms and clubhouses.
• Assists with loading or unloading trucks and moving furniture when needed.
• Schedule specialty services, as needed.
• Following all safety & emergency procedures
• Communicating with management daily; Communicate any problems promptly and clearly and make recommendations to Development Leader towards solutions.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Carries out all responsibilities in compliance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Contributes to the overall success of the property and company by performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to work autonomously and safely with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to read simple instructions and follow simple diagrams.
• Must be able to perform simple tasks independently after being given specific instructions.
• Must have general knowledge and safe use of equipment used in the building trades.
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to respond to after hour emergencies.
• Communication - Convey information both orally and written in a timely and clear manner which promotes an accurate understanding on the part of your audience.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. A proven ability to meet deadlines and the ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail: Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely.
• Executor - gets things done and has an organized process toward completing projects
• Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one and in small groups to customers and co-workers.
• Managerial Courage - confronts issues directly and respectfully while working toward resolution
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems, determine viable solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving customers.
• Results Driven -achieves results and has enthusiasm around exceeding expectations
• Coordination of Work: Ability to follow instructions through a standard work process; ability to perform routine tasks; ability to check work for accuracy before completion of tasks.
• Safety first: complies with all safety regulations and applies common sense to dangerous workplace situations.
• Timeliness: Completes work according to established timelines or deadlines.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 6 months miscellaneous gardening, grounds maintenance or related experience.
• Ability to respond to after hour emergencies.
• Ability to push, pull, lift 50 pounds.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must have a driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass background and drug screening.

Pay and Benefits

• $20-26/hour DOE
• 40-Hr Workweek
• Employee referral program
• Paid Time Off*
• Paid Sick Leave*
• 401(k) with employer match*
• Benefits*

*Waiting period may apply*

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Monte Christo Communities provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions