Maintenance Technician

Steadfast Companies; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Steadfast Companies in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Maintenance Technician for full-time manual labor. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to service requests, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on-site.

The role requires carpentry, plumbing, and electrical experience, the ability to lift up to 90 pounds, and after-hours availability. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent scheduling and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Ability to read MSDS sheets for chemicals.
• Experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.
• Able to lift up to 90 pounds.
• Able to operate various machinery safely.
• Valid Local State Driver’s License and own vehicle insurance.
• Team player and strong work ethic.
• Willing to work after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date with OSHA guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Inspect property regularly; report hazards and needed repairs.
• Complete maintenance service requests and file documentation.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor to schedule preventive maintenance.
• Follow community preventive maintenance program.
• Communicate needs for supplies to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Report issues and liabilities with recommendations to management.
• Handle emergency situations per Steadfast policies.
• Comply with laws including fair housing and disability accommodations.
• Assist with special projects and admin tasks.
• Report vandalism and property destruction and suspicious behaviors.
• Be available for after-hours emergency calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Maintenance knowledge

MSDS literacy

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Team player

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

Full Time Manual Labor Knxoville, TN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1201

Salary Range: $20.00 To $23.00 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.