Maintenance Technician
Description:
TRIP, Inc.
Job Description
Position: Maintenance Technician
Classification: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Mandatory On-Call Rotation
Reports to: Maintenance Crew Leader
TRIP is an organization committed to connecting individuals and families with resources and knowledge to live in desirable homes and create vibrant sustainable communities.
To that end, we are seeking an Maintenance Technician to help ensure the timely maintenance of our owned and managed rental properties.
When staff and community are valued, communication is consistent and clear, our services facilitate achievement of our collective vision where:
Residents are driving the community’s economy as home and business owners, customers, employers, mentors, employees, and investors by:
· Contributing personal social/financial capital toward their homes and neighborhoods.
· Leading community improvement initiatives as organizers, spokespeople, board members and supporters.
· Advocating for equitable investment of public resources in their neighborhoods as voters, candidates, and elected representatives.
As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to:
Recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
Responsibilities
Working as a team to:
· Follow a make ready schedule and complete tasks associated with work orders in a timely and efficient manner.
· Communicate your progress on the make ready plan along with work orders to your team/crew leader problem solving any unanticipated barriers.
· Complete the individual tasks assigned to you in a timely and accurate way resulting in few if any repairs following the final walk through.
· Respond to emergency call outs or meet vendors as assigned by your crew leader.
· Conduct general cleaning in the site office and in the field.
· Maintain grounds as needed and in support of lawn/grounds crew.
· Participate in behavior that builds team morale through effective communication, training, support and skill share.
· Accurately recording daily work schedule by company and location in the Timesheet mobile application.
· Care for and return tools, supplies and materials after use so they are available and maintained through the inventory system.
· Ensure that all property of TRIP is protected, cared for and invested in. This includes documenting issues as you see them and ensuring the maintenance leads, Asset Management Coordinator and the Property Managers are aware of the issue.
· Treat all tenants, coworkers and community members with respect and dignity including the use of healthy and safe boundaries.
Basic Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent (Minimum)
Clean and Valid unrestricted NYS Driver’s License and dependable transportation (use of a vehicle is required and employees are compensated with a monthly mileage check)
Skills:
-Have experience/knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical (heating a plus)
-Must be able to both work independently and problem solve as part of a team
-Ability to use tools associated with general repairs (including power tools) properly and safely
-Knowledge of or willingness to learn basic computer/technology skills
-Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form with diverse group of people
-Work in conjunction with TRIP staff while goal setting and problem solving
-Always represent self and TRIP as professional and ethical
Working Relationships (internal and external)
-This position will work in conjunction with TRIP’s various departments.
- Employee must maintain professional relationships with internal employees of all levels
- Maintenance Staff at all levels are expected to maintain professional relationships with residents, neighbors, and staff.