General Maintenance Technician

Hickam Communities; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, Dental, & Vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hickam Communities is seeking a General Maintenance Technician in Honolulu, HI to support maintenance across rental units, offices, and common areas. Responsibilities include safe execution of mechanical, electrical, plumbing tasks, and general repairs in residential settings.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills, and the ability to read and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; vocational/technical training preferred.
• 1–3 years of related work experience required.
• Must demonstrate basic competency in carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades.
• Must read, write and communicate in English to understand instructions and interact with staff/clients.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Able to adapt to changing situations and manage multiple tasks.
• Technician will provide tools; expect usage of basic hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls and complete COM work and other property maintenance tasks.
• Perform cleaning, painting, interior/exterior decorating and general grounds maintenance.
• Handle plumbing, electrical work, smoke detector maintenance, and repairs of lights.
• Transport, install, connect and move appliances and supplies as needed.
• Repair or fabricate window/door screens and install; remove damaged materials and debris.
• Respond to on-call after-hours emergencies and document activities.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment inventory and update work orders on mobile devices.

Skills

English communication

Planning & organizing

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational or Technical training

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Multi-meter

Torch

Level

HVAC gauges

Drill

Sawz-All

Sander

Power Saws

Job description

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General Maintenance Technician

Manual Labor Honolulu, HI, US

21 days ago Requisition ID: 1377

Salary: $26.50 Annually

At Hickam Communities, we turn housing into homes. We recognize that our team members are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge them to constantly be their best in our fast-paced workplace. We value results, teamwork, innovation, and mutual respect. Come join our team and be part of a nationally recognized leader in property management and development, where we view ourselves as trailblazers as we tackle the challenges ahead.

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays, generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service, paid sick time, annual day of service, and floating holiday)
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Various comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability, Basic Term Life and AD&D, optional supplemental life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellness program (group challenges, seminars, gym membership reimbursement)
• Employee Assistance Program

General Maintenance Technicians may specialize as a COM (Change of Occupancy Maintenance) or resident service request technician or may be utilized to respond to multiple types of work orders. Associates may not be able to independently troubleshoot and problem solve more complex residential maintenance issues.

Primary responsibility is to perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds and parking lots. Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary systems and equipment. Ensure that all service is performed safely and results in favorable customer feedback which is documented by favorable customer service survey results.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Respond to service calls, complete COM work and other property maintenance requirements including, but are not limited to cleaning, painting, interior/exterior decorating and maintenance, lawn maintenance, debris removal, plumbing, electrical work, smoke detector maintenance, repair or replacement of lights, roof repairs, heating/air systems maintenance, appliance repairs, etc. May include:
  • Transport, install and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other electrical and gas appliances.
  • Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks; stack materials for storage or binning; collect refuse and salvageable materials.
  • Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites.
  • Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames
  • Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level grounds using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers.
  • Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood. Remove damaged drywall. Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean roof tops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris. Ensure work-site clean up.
• Respond to and complete on-call after hour emergency and urgent repairs.
• Update work order status including time, materials and notes on mobile devices provided in an accurate and timely manner. Complete and submit all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Keep supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified/potential problems, etc; recommend corrective actions to supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle and vehicle inventory as prescribed.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Vocational or Technical training preferred
• 1 - 3 years previous work-related experience required
• Must demonstrate basic competency in carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades at a minimum as assessed through written, verbal and hands-on assessments
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English in order to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors, communicate effectively with clients, visitors and other organization staff, and respond to basic questions
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work, work to deadlines using sound judgement
• Ability to adapt successfully to changing situations and environments, managing multiple assignments and tasks and work under pressure
• Ability to utilize a mobile device including applications, email, and internet
• Technicians will provide tools and equipment necessary to perform their daily job duties. The following items are some examples of technician provided tools and equipment including:
  • Basic Hand Tools: Hammers, screwdrivers, hand saw, pliers, wrenches, tape measure
  • Trade-Specific Hand Tools: Multi-meter, Tube cutter, Torch, Level, HVAC gauges
  • Small Power Tools: Drill, Sawz-All, Sander, Power Saws
  • Expendable items such as drill bits and blades are available in the warehouse. With management approval, rechargeable batteries for cordless tools and equipment may be reimbursed through the project using the employee reimbursement process.
  • Personal tools that are damaged are the responsibility of the employee.