Maintenance - Magnolia Grove

United Church Homes, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Grove, operated by United Church Homes, Inc., seeks a Maintenance Technician to care for the community and its surroundings. The role handles work orders, appliance troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to keep units and common areas in good condition.

Responsibilities include preparing vacant units, coordinating with staff, and assisting with landscaping and safety tasks. Reliable on-call presence and basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of related maintenance experience preferred.
• Technical training or maintenance certifications helpful; driver’s license required if travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all areas of the property and surroundings in good working order.
• Complete work orders as requested by residents via Housing Manager.
• Troubleshoot appliances throughout the property and resident units.
• Coordinate with office staff to prepare units for new residents.
• Assist with cleaning, landscaping, and basic repairs as part of routine upkeep.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer oriented

Oral communication

Problem solving

Time management

Organized

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Community Name:Magnolia GroveThe Maintenance position is responsible for maintaining all areas of the property and its surroundings in a professional manner and in good working order; completing work orders as requested by residents through the Housing Manager; troubleshooting all appliances throughout the property and resident units; coordinating with the office staff to prepare units for new residents.Essential Functions Statement(s)Participates in special activities as required (i.e., safety committee; mentoring/orientation/new hires; etc)Maintains an attractive community by cleaning sidewalks and entrance, sweeping, trash pick-up and removal, cleaning parking lot and leaf removal; inspects driveways and sidewalks for repair; mows and edges lawns; maintains tree, shrub and planting care; removes snow on parking lot and sidewalks; maintains sprinkling system (if applicable); fertilizes as neededCompletes on a regular basis in order to maintain the appearance of the building, including:Entrance Vestibule- Daily inspection and frequently cleaning by vacuuming carpet, mopping tile, cleaning mats, cleaning glass, dusting, and wiping walls as necessaryLobby-General cleaning of walls and floors, as well as light fixtures, emptying trash receptacles, dust furniture and vacuum floorsHallways-Vacuums carpets, removes carpet stains as necessary, wipes/dusts handrails, wipes walls and doors to remove smudges as necessary, dusts picture frames, light fixtures and door frames, cleans all glassLaundry Rooms-Cleans lint screens in dryers daily, removes trash, clears sink drain, mops/waxes floor as necessary, dusts all areas and window sills as neededElevators (where applicable)-Cleans doors inside and out, removes carpet stains as necessary, ensures elevator tracks are free of dirt and dustTrash Rooms-Inspects and cleans trash room/area daily, deodorizes and disinfects trash chutes/area, removes the trash to outside dumpster for scheduled trash removalStairwells (where applicable)-Dusts railing, cleans light fixtures and mops floor landingsPublic Restrooms-Inspects public restroom(s) daily, empties the trash containers, and cleans the toilet, sink, mirror and floors once per week or as neededSocial Rooms-Inspects and removes trash, vacuums floors, cleans windows, cleans light fixtures, dusts furniture and any bookshelvesOffice and Reception Area-Daily cleaning to maintain professional appearanceFloor Maintenance-Strips and waxes floor as needed, and under the direction of the Manager and in cooperation with Housekeeping staffApartment Reconditioning-Cleans and refurbishes newly vacated units, including the following:Maintenance- Checks the vacant unit for miscellaneous maintenance such as plumbing and electrical problems, checks for needed carpet/floor tile replacement, reports these items to the Manger for decision to replace or repairPrepares Vacant Unit for Painting-Removes fixtures, switches and receptacle covers, patches any holes in the drywall, covers appliances and protects carpet from paint splattersPaints the apartment utilizing basic paint brushes and rollersThoroughly cleans the apartmentAnnual Apartment Inspections-Works with the manager to inspect all units annually and performs needed maintenance work as soon as possibleEmergency Procedures-Upholds emergency maintenance procedures, including immediately responding major problems/failures in the building, ensuring the safety of residents and staff, and coordinating with local authorities as necessaryMiscellaneous-Completes miscellaneous work orders as issued by the Housing Manager, including the following: Replaces light bulbs; Maintains water heaters; Manage HVAC units in apartments; Troubleshoots for all appliances (e.g., refrigerator, oven, washers, dryers, etc); Unclogs/repairs toilets; Unclogs garbage disposals; Minor plumbing repairs and installation; Minor electrical repairs and installation; Checks fire extinguishers; Carpet repair/cleaning; Install CST (emergency communication) units; Other duties as assigned by Housing ManagerCoordinates with outside vendors/contractors for large or advanced maintenance projectsOn-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency situationsCoordinates with Manager to set and uphold annual maintenance budgetMay assist with training other Maintenance staff, under the direction of the Housing Manager and Regional ManagerPerforms all other duties as assigned or directedCompetency Statement(s)Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.Skills & AbilitiesEducation: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): RequiredExperience: One (1) or more years of related experienceCertifications & Licenses: Technical training, or maintenance certifications helpful; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation; A valid driver's license is required if assigned to travel between multiple locations.Other Requirements: General knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, carpentry, basic maintenance; Must be adept at using a wide variety of hand and power tools, yard care equipment, etc, as pertaining to general maintenance; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to organize and prioritize work; Good time management skills; Ability to quickly identify and solve problems, as pertaining to general maintenance; Ability to perceive and recommend preventative maintenance measures; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee HandbookWe're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.