National Community Renaissance (CORE) is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician (AKA Resident Services Technician or “RST”) to join our Property Management team. CORE is one of the nation’s largest non-profit affordable housing developers with a 30-year track record in community revitalization. We transform the economic and social future of communities by building quality, affordable housing combined with best practice social services to improve the self-sufficiency of our residents.
Benefit Summary:
National Community Renaissance offers a comprehensive benefit package including, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with match, Life Insurance, LTD, FSA, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
About the Job:
The Resident Services Technician reports to the Regional Manager and the Resident Services Managers.
SEEKING ADVANCED PLUMBING / ELECTRICAL / CARPENTRY / GROUNDS WORK KNOWLEDGE
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with Community Manager to maintain integrity of property within established budget.
- Assist in all maintenance issues including, but not limited to, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs, carpentry work, custodial work and concrete, masonry, roofing fencing and signage when needed.
- Perform touch-up painting, interior and exterior, as needed.
- Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors.
- Keep equipment clean and in orderly working condition
- Must be conscious of a safe work environment.
- Must attend Company sponsored events that relate to the development of the team, which, from time to time, may include overnight stays at locations away from the employee’s home.
- Must have home telephone and inform supervisor of current phone number.
- Must be able to read and speak English.
- Work with the Capital Improvement Manager to plan and implement all capital improvement projects.
- Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows in all common areas.
- Assist in grounds work as directed.
- Assist in the repair of concrete, masonry, roof, fencing and signage as directed.
- Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage with the maximum response time being one-half hour from time the call is received.
- Assist the RST Supervisor in annual apartment inspections.
- Assist in the scheduling and turning of vacant units prior to resident occupancy.
- Assist the Resident Services Supervisor in annual apartment inspections.
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance in order to drive for business purposes or have reliable transportation to travel to multiple sites, assist with site emergencies and help with Capital Improvement projects throughout the day.
- Other duties as may be needed or required at the request of the Community Manager or other supervisors.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess ability to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
- Ability to work with and understand persons of all ethnic and family backgrounds.
- Must demonstrate initiative, professionalism, integrity and exercise confidentiality in all areas of performance.
- Concern for work-safety program.
- Maintain work pace appropriate to given work load.
- Perform complex and varied tasks.
- Relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.
- Basic budgeting knowledge and understanding.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to forecast future projects and forward plan.
- Be a team player.
EXPERIENCE
The Resident Services Technician should have the following minimal knowledge, skills and abilities:
- 3 or more years of experience in resident services and maintenance or related field.
- Previous experience equal to or exceeding position applied for.
- High school education or equivalent is needed with proficiency in both verbal and written communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Exposure to various types of weather conditions
- Standing, walking
- Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 25 pounds
- Crawling/kneeling
- Twisting/carrying
- Working with hands
- Driving to multiple sites, ability to travel out of state with possible overnight stays
- Occasional operation of computer
National Community Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer.
National Community Renaissance