Building Maintenance

FirstService Residential; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vacation plans

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401K matching

Job summary

FirstService Residential is hiring an Onsite Building Maintenance Technician to support 8,500 properties across the United States and Canada. This full-time role ensures mechanical systems and common areas are well-maintained, with duties ranging from basic handyman tasks to safety and reporting.

The position emphasizes customer service, reliability, and ability to work independently or with colleagues. Benefits include paid time off, medical and dental coverage, and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred and two years general experience in building trades, repair and maintenance work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills are required.
• Knowledge of iPhone and applications is desirable for on-site tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building(s).
• Assesses repair needs and estimated time for repairs; determine need for professional assistance.
• Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing for proper operation.
• Routinely walks floors and roofs to identify issues and reports to supervision.
• Performs painting of common areas and touch-ups as needed.
• Completes daily work orders and maintains assigned equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Ethical standards

Fast-paced work

Independent work

Team player

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing diagnostics

General maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years general experience in building trades

Computer skills

Knowledge of iPhone and applications

Job description

Description

Job Overview:

FirstService Residential has various growth opportunities for maintenance professionals like you. Job openings for technicians specializing in contract work, installation, landscaping, and general repairs are available, including comprehensive benefits. As the leader in the property management industry, FirstService provides associates with paid time off, vacation plans, medical and dental coverage, 401K matching, and more. Please take the next step in your career at one of the 8,500 properties across the Unites States and Canada, helping to maintain the community’s areas, grounds, and amenities. FirstService provides exceptional service because we hire extraordinary people. Join us today!

This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.

Job Responsibilities:

The Onsite Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring that all mechanical systems and equipment are operational and properly maintained and all common areas are maintained in a clean aesthetically appealing and disinfected condition.Conduct basic light duty (Handyman) project work for both common areas and in residences as requested. The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

• Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building(s).
• Assesses repair needs and estimated time needed for repairs (including evaluating problems to determine whether or not professional assistance or further instruction is needed in order to complete task/repair).
• Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Routinely walks floors including roof checking for problems and lights out and reports back to supervisors.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Maintains working relationship with building staff.
• Painting of all common areas and touch up may be required. Responsible to inspect areas that need paint and advice manager.
• Completes daily work orders as scheduled.
• Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Properly performs casual labor, such as lifting/moving heavy items as directed by supervisors and following appropriate safety procedures.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards.
• Conduct business at all times with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
• Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• May participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain a specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work.
• Follow all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management.
• Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned.
• Must be present at the building in a full-time status (40 hours/week) and additional hours as needed.

Education, Experience, and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred and two years general experience in building trades, repair and maintenance work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of iPhone and applications

Knowledge, Skills, and Proficiencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Demonstrates strong and effective customer service and relationship building skills
• Demonstrate good common sense, sound judgment, and a high ethical bar
• Consistently perform at high levels in a fast‑paced ever‑changing work environment
• Ability to work independently; capable to take ownership of assigned tasks and to anticipate work requirements
• Team player with collaborative attitude
• Electrical and lighting troubleshooting and repair/replacement
• Plumbing diagnostics and repair/replacement
• Pool operations experience preferred, but not required. Training will be provided.
• Ability to prioritize work orders and complete job paperwork with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to self‑motivate and work with little supervision
• Drywall repair/replacement, taping and finishing
• Painting
• General property cleanliness
• Recognize, document and report additional work needed when onsite

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. following appropriate safety procedures.
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time; be able to reach overhead; have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, navigating the property/building quickly and easily as required to meet the job functions.
• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 14 ft on A-frames and 21 ft on extension ladders)
• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain, humidity)
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers.
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. occasionally to complete assigned job tasks.
• Work through extended periods of strenuous snow removal activity – winter weather, use of a snow blower, shoveling
• In the event job duties include operating a motor vehicle the associate must possess a valid driver’s license and must not have a record of a revoked or suspended license

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours over and above normal office hours will occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all‑inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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