Maintenance Technician

Steadfast Companies; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Steadfast Companies in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform full-time mechanical and preventive maintenance tasks at the community. The role requires adherence to OSHA guidelines, prompt response to safety concerns, and coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor on service requests and preventive maintenance schedules.

Candidates should be capable of lifting up to 90 pounds, operating basic shop machinery, and working after hours for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong scheduling and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Able to make decisions and negotiate effectively.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies and materials used in maintenance.
• Able to read and comply with MSDS sheets for chemicals.
• Experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work preferred.
• Must lift up to 90 pounds and operate various machinery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure OSHA guidelines are followed and regulations complied with.
• Inspect the property regularly and report hazards, damage, and repairs.
• Complete maintenance requests from residents and coordinate with supervisor.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and resident service requests with supervisor.
• Follow the community's preventive maintenance program regularly.
• Communicate needs for supplies to the supervisor.
• Report issues and liabilities with recommendations to management.
• Be available for after-hours emergencies and follow Steadfast policies.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Decision making

Equipment knowledge

MSDS sheets

Carpentry/Plumbing/Electrical

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

Full Time Manual Labor Knoxville, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1220

Salary Range: $15.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Reports to:Property ManagerandMaintenanceSupervisor

Important Relationships:The Maintenance Technician works to establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with industry professionals, suppliers, vendors, outside contractors servicing the community, residents, and site employees, ensuring consistent application of Community Policies.

KeyDutiesandResponsibilities:

• Be familiar and remain up to date with all OSHA and related agency guidelines to ensure100%compliance with all regulations.
• Inspect the property on a regular basis and report all safety hazards, property damage, andneeded repairs to Maintenance Supervisor.Follow up on repairs to verify completion andcompliance with OSHA, property insurance companies, government agencies, andcompanysafety policies and riskmanagement procedures.
• Ensure completion of all maintenance service requests from residents and follow-up withMaintenance Supervisor on service calls, keeping and filing all copies and relateddocumentation.
• CoordinatewiththeMaintenanceSupervisortoschedulepreventativemaintenanceworkandresident service requests.
• Followthecommunity preventativemaintenanceprogramregularly.
• Communicateneedofroutinesuppliesand materialstoMaintenanceSupervisor.
• Report all property issues and potential liabilities along with recommendations forsolvingsuchissues tomanagement staff.
• Handle any emergency that may arise on the community following Steadfast policies andprocedures.
• Be familiar with all relevant laws and agency regulations, including but not limited to those regarding fair housing, disability accommodations, landlord-tenant relationships, as they apply to the various procedural situations on the community.
• Assist with special projects and administrative tasks as directed by management staff.
• Reportallactsofvandalism,destructionofpropertyandsuspiciousbehaviortomanagement.
• Must be available for after-hours emergency calls.
• Otherdutiesasassigned.

PositionRequirements:

Skills:Consistently demonstrateexcellenceinthefollowing:

• Demonstrateability tomulti-taskandmeetvariousdeadlines.
• Exceptionalschedulingandorganizationalskills.
• Well-developedinterpersonalandcommunicationskills.
• Strongdecision-makerwiththeabilitytonegotiateeffectively.
• Expansive knowledge of equipment, supplies and materials used in the maintenance field.
• Must be able to read, understand and comply with all MSDA Sheets on all chemicals used at the property.
• Experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical preferred.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 90 pounds.
• Must have the ability to safely operate various machinery including but not limited to electric saws, key cutting equipment, and golf carts.
• Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and climb stairs and ladders as necessary.
• Must have the ability to squat, bend and reach above shoulders.
• Must be flexible to work after-hours in emergency situations.
• Must maintain a valid Local State Driver’s License.
• Must maintain a working vehicle and current automobile insurance.
• Team player with a strong work ethic and ability to interact with a variety of people and personality types.
• Ability to solve problems involving residents, finances, equipment failure, and emergency situations while remaining calm, rational, and professional.
• Ability and willingness to substitute for any position when needed, from Maintenance Supervisor to janitor.
• Driven to further professional growth and education in the industry.