Maintenance Technician

The Caleb Group; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

401(k)

Time Off (personal, sick, and vacation

paid holidays

Job summary

The Caleb Group is seeking an energetic Maintenance Technician to join our on-site team in Connecticut. You will be responsible for ongoing maintenance and upkeep of buildings, equipment, facilities and grounds under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities include turning over vacant units, inspecting the property, and participating in emergency on-call maintenance. Being bilingual in Spanish is a plus for serving our diverse community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years maintenance experience.
• Willingness to perform janitorial, gardening, and related tasks.
• Basic familiarity with carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property and perform repairs to buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Ensure vacant units are turned over promptly.
• Inspect property regularly to ensure repairs are done properly and safely.
• Participate in the emergency maintenance on-call schedule.

Skills

Good communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Carpentry basics

Painting basics

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Job description

Description

Seeking an energetic and responsible person to join our maintenance staff. Must be organized, self-motivated, dependable and have a proven track record of results. Must work well with existing property staff. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, will be responsible for the on-going maintenance and upkeep of buildings, equipment, facilities and grounds. Must be willing to work overtime and perform snow removal, as well as be available for on-call coverage.

This property has a large Spanish speaking population so being bilingual would be a plus.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance responsibilities on the property.
• Ensure that vacant units are turned over in a timely fashion.
• Inspect property on a regular basis to ensure all repair work is done properly, safely, and in a timely manner.
• Participate in the emergency maintenance on-call schedule.

Maintenance Duties Include

Repairs to building appliances and fixtures; change locks; replace floor tile; unstop clogged drains; repair or replace plumbing fixtures; patch holes in walls; replace faucet washers; perform roof repairs; spot paint exteriors; paint building interiors; assist resident manager, operate lawn care equipment; clean unit interiors; perform miscellaneous carpentry repairs; perform minor masonry duties; maintain supplies and records.

We offer full and comprehensive benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401(k), Time Off (personal, sick, and vacation), and paid holidays.

• Medical/Dental
• 401(k)
• Time Off (personal, sick, and vacation)
• paid holidays

Rate of pay will be based upon experience.

The Caleb Group is a nonprofit affordable housing organization based in Lynn, MA with communities in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. We own, manage or partner in the operation of over 2,000 affordable units housing over 4,000 residents. The Caleb Group provides resident services at all our properties to provide our residents with resources they can use to stabilize and thrive.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two years maintenance experience,
• Willingness to perform any task that is required (i.e., janitorial, gardening, etc.)
• Basic construction Familiarity with carpentry and painting, electrical and plumbing
• Good communication skills
• Ability to interact with a wide and diverse range of people. Spanish speaking a plus!