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Job Description

Maintenance Technicians perform general cleaning and minor maintenance duties in maintaining the co-op building/s as assigned by their supervisor. They are responsible to complete all general work orders related to member units, communal areas, and exterior maintenance. As well as the performance of all preventative maintenance according to schedule.

Maintenance Technicians will occasionally be required to travel to nearby sister co-ops to help with occasional emergencies. On-call duties are a requirement for this position. Maintenance workers provide assistance to staff, visitors, and other employees as necessary.

Maintenance Technicians ensure that the grounds of co-ops are attractive, orderly, and healthy. This position is responsible for the overall maintenance of the complex and all areas related to the day-to-day maintenance/operations of the community.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

+ Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors in communal areas.

+ Clear snow and salt areas in front of main entryways and sidewalks

+ Disposing of trash found in communal areas and put out on required pick up days

+ Ensuring that fire extinguishers, hydrants, alarms, and emergency exits signages remains excellent working condition.

+ Perform general maintenance tasks to avoid possible failures and malfunctions.

+ Complete daily work assignments in a timely and accurate manner.

+ Analyze repairs requests and troubleshoot them.

+ Handle emergency maintenance request and repair as able.

+ Stock adequate maintenance materials and equipment to avoid shortages and excesses.

+ Maintain complete records of daily maintenance activities.

+ Maintain work area to be clean, safe and organized.

+ Operate maintenance equipment and supplies safely to avoid accidents.

+ Maintain the maintenance tools and equipment in safe, clean and good working conditions.

+ Adhere to company policies, safety regulations, and OSHA requirements.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

+ Physical endurance – The position of a Maintenance Technician is physically strenuous and requires the ability to stand, lift, climb, bend, push, pull, and kneel

+ Communication skills –Maintenance Technicians need healthy interpersonal and communication skills to communicate solutions to members and follow up on work orders.

+ Organizational skills – The ability to keep track of multiple work orders and repairs, while prioritizing emergencies, is essential for maintenance workers

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Work environmentMaintenance Technicians work indoors and outdoors depending on the task and as directed by their supervisor.

Physical demands

+ Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

+ Must be able to push/pull/lift to 50 pounds at a time.

+ Stand for long periods of time.

+ Bend or twist their body.

+ Repeat the same movements.

+ Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.

+ Requires standing and/or walking for extended periods of time

Travel requiredTravel may be required between co-ops in the nature of an emergency.

Required education and experience

+ One or more years of experience in maintenance work preferred

+ High school diploma or its equivalent

+ Solid understanding of a variety of minor repair techniques and tool operation

+ Ability to work in a physically demanding job that includes lifting and standing

+ Valid Driver’s License/Insurance

+ Reliable Transportation to and from the worksite

Work authorization/security clearance requirementsDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation requires all employees—citizens, residents, and nonresidents—to complete Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. Employees are not allowed to work in the United States until the Form I-9 is completed and properly documented.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer