Maintenance Technician (Akron)

Alpha Phi Alpha Homes; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Inc. in Akron, OH is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair residential properties. The role requires diagnosing and repairing electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural systems to ensure safety and curb appeal.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. The position requires availability for weekend shifts and after-hours on-call rotations with a 4-day work week after

Qualifications

• 1–3 years building maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Must possess own basic hand tools and power drill/driver.
• Knowledge of hand/power tools, cleaning supplies, and PPE.
• Strong mechanical and mathematical ability; able to perform arithmetic, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections and document issues; report to supervisor.
• Complete work orders and after-hours on-call requests.
• Maintain exterior of properties for curb appeal.
• Repair/replace lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, wiring; diagnose electrical issues.
• Repair/replace plumbing fixtures; clear clogged drains with drain snake.
• Install/repair drywall; minor painting as needed.
• Maintain and repair HVAC systems and hot water tanks.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of common areas and grounds.
• Prepare vacant apartments for occupancy with necessary repairs.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Math proficiency

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power drill/driver

Drain snake equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Akron, OH

Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Inc. is currently searching for a full-time Maintenance Technician in Akron, Ohio. Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Inc. is a diverse non-profit organization that specializes in the development and management of affordable housing and senior resident living communities.

What we can offer YOU:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pay: $21/hour

Our ideal Maintenance Technician will have:

• 1 to 3 years building maintenance experience in a similar environment or equivalent training and/or experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Must possess own basic hand tools and power drill/driver
• Knowledge of all hand and power tools, cleaning supplies, and protective equipment
• Good mechanical and mathematical ability. Must be able to perform arithmetic calculations, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Weekend availability
• Must be available for after-hours on-call rotation, and emergency service call duties. Must be able to respond within 15-20 minutes.
• 4 day work week availability after 30 days

Our Maintenance Technician will:

• Conduct property inspections to ensure that all maintenance and/or safety issues are documented and addressed. Report all problems and/or issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Complete work order and after hours on call requests in accordance with components
• Assist daily in maintaining the exterior of the properties to always provide clean and aesthetic curb appeal
• Repair/replace lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, wiring, etc. Knowledge and experience with using diagnostic devices to determine the nature and defect of electrical services
• Repair/replace plumbing fixtures, drains, supply lines, faucets, arms, etc. Knowledge and experience with using drain snake equipment to clear clogged drains.
• Installation, repair and finishing drywall, as well as minor painting.
• Maintain and repair HVAC systems and hot water tanks.
• Complete work order and after hours on call requests in accordance with components.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of common areas, hallways, stairwells, trach chutes and grounds maintenance which includes snow removal from walkways, parking lots and buildings.
• Prepares vacant apartments for occupancy by performing all necessary repairs.

About Us: Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Inc. is a diverse non-profit organization that specializes in the development and management of affordable housing and senior resident living communities. Currently we are looking for a qualified Maintenance Technician for two of our properties located in Akron, Ohio. Under the guidance of the Village Manager, the Maintenance Technician is expected to maintain the physical maintenance operations of the property through attention to service that affects the overall cleanliness, appearance, quality of the property and its presentation to its residents and community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing a variety of general and semi-skilled maintenance repairs for residential apartments and apartment buildings.

Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Inc. is a non-profit housing, development, and management corporation formed in 1966 by the members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eta Tau Lambda chapter. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is the oldest predominately black collegiate Greek-Lettered fraternity. The Eta Tau Lambda is an alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, located in Akron, Oh, and was formed in 1960 specifically to support their local communities.