Community Maintenance Technician/Custodial Associate

FirstService Residential; Bethany Beach (DE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstService Residential in Bethany Beach, DE, seeks a Community Maintenance Technician/Custodial Associate to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the community's common areas, facilities, and recreation spaces. You will perform maintenance, custodial, and grounds duties including basic carpentry, roofing, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, and snow removal.

This role requires problem solving, independent work, and adherence to budgets.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand blueprints or plans.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years of experience in building maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, keep logs and journals, and perform administrative operational functions.
• May be required to use personal transportation to perform work duties.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, wood finishing, electrical and carpentry.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools including drills, floor buffer, vacuum, carpet cleaner, power washer.
• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in custodial, maintenance and repair work.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular status updates to the General Manager.
• Monitor and maintain maintenance and custodial supply inventory and submit requests for supplies as needed.
• Take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Recognize and address maintenance, safety, and cleanliness concerns quickly and appropriately.
• Promptly respond to emergencies and coordinate with other responders to ensure the safety of the community.
• Understand and adhere to established budgets and company procedures.
• Complete regular community inspections and prepare status reports.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and supplies are properly maintained, secured, and stored when not in use.
• Perform minor and major repairs to common-area buildings, facilities, and equipment as needed; document work orders and notify supervisor when appropriate.
• Conduct minor repairs on ground-level lighting or lighting accessible using a 6-foot ladder.
• Regularly inspect the property for burned-out lights and replace them as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance functions throughout the community.
• Monitor and maintain sump pumps and boiler equipment, including checking and adjusting temperatures as needed.
• Inspect fire escapes and fire escape balconies on all floors and report concerns to ensure compliance with fire regulations.
• Perform snow removal and related winter-weather responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Blueprints/Plans

Valid driver\'s license

Maintenance experience

Documentation/Record keeping

Independent worker

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Carpentry basics

Power tools

Custodial duties

Log keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Drills

Floor buffer

Vacuum

Carpet cleaner

Power washer

Job description

Job Overview

As a Community Maintenance Technician/Custodial Associate, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality of the community's common areas, facilities, condominium buildings, and recreation center. This role performs a variety of maintenance, repair, custodial, and grounds-related duties, including carpentry, roofing/gutters, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, snow removal, and general upkeep.

Description

As a Community Maintenance Technician/Custodial Associate, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality of the community's common areas, facilities, condominium buildings, and recreation center. This role performs a variety of maintenance, repair, custodial, and grounds-related duties, including carpentry, roofing/gutters, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, snow removal, and general upkeep. The position performs minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments; identifies mechanical malfunctions and reports them to the appropriate party for further action; and exercises good judgment in determining when a project requires the services of a higher-skilled technician or contractor. Custodial responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining common areas, restrooms, lobbies, elevators, recreation facilities, and other community spaces to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and guests. Duties may also include moving equipment and furniture, setting up rooms for meetings and events, maintaining work logs, completing preventative maintenance tasks, and responding to emergency maintenance and snow removal needs. Must carry a work cell phone and participate in the required emergency on-call rotation.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide regular status updates to the General Manager.


• Monitor and maintain maintenance and custodial supply inventory and submit requests for supplies as needed.


• Take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.


• Recognize and address maintenance, safety, and cleanliness concerns quickly and appropriately.


• Promptly respond to emergencies and coordinate with other responders to ensure the safety of the community.


• Understand and adhere to established budgets and company procedures.


• Complete regular community inspections and prepare status reports.


• Ensure tools, equipment, and supplies are properly maintained, secured, and stored when not in use.


• Perform minor and major repairs to common-area buildings, facilities, and equipment as needed. Document work through the appropriate work order system and notify the supervisor when appropriate.


• Conduct minor repairs on ground-level lighting or lighting accessible using a 6-foot ladder.


• Regularly inspect the property for burned-out lights and replace them as needed.


• Perform preventative maintenance functions throughout the community.


• Monitor and maintain sump pumps and boiler equipment, including checking and adjusting temperatures as needed.


• Inspect fire escapes and fire escape balconies on all floors and report concerns to ensure compliance with applicable fire prevention regulations.


• Perform snow removal and related winter-weather responsibilities as needed.

Custodial & Community Appearance Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors, stairways, and carpets as needed.


• Clean and maintain lobbies, hallways, elevators, stairwells, recreation areas, and other common spaces.


• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, equipment, and other surfaces as needed.


• Clean and stock restrooms and laundry room facilities.


• Clean windows, mirrors, lighting fixtures, exit signs, baseboards, molding, and other building surfaces.


• Wipe down handrails, doors, and frequently touched surfaces.


• Power wash walkways and other common-area surfaces as needed.


• Remove cobwebs, fallen yard debris, litter, and other debris from the property.


• Empty, clean, and properly dispose of trash and recycling from designated areas.


• Maintain a clean, orderly, and presentable appearance throughout the community.


• Move and arrange furniture and equipment and assist with room setup for meetings, events, and community activities as needed.


• Maintain custodial equipment and report any equipment requiring repair or replacement.


• Use cleaning products, tools, and equipment safely and in accordance with established procedures.


• Always interact with residents, guests, vendors, and team members in a courteous and professional manner.

Skills & Qualifications

• Able to read and understand blueprints or plans


• Valid driver’s license


• High school diploma or equivalency preferred


• Two years of experience in building maintenance, and repair work


• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, keep accurate records, fill out logs and journals, and perform administrative operational functions


• May be required to use personal transportation to perform work duties


• Knowledge of basic principles of plumbing, wood finishing, electrical and carpentry


• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, floor buffer, vacuum, carpet cleaner, power washer and other tools used in building maintenance


• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment regularly used in custodial, maintenance and repair work

Physical Requirements

• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 3 ft).


• Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.


• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more following appropriate safety procedures


• Must be able to drive


• Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, weather variations, traffic and equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or chemical fumes, chemicals such as cleaning solvents and grease, machinery and their moving parts and dust.


• Work duties require the ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces for frequent and prolonged periods of time, and regularly require lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, push/pull and related physical activities

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.

What We Offer

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and others. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation

$25.00 per hour

Disclaimer Statement

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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