Maintenance Technician I

Colorado Springs Housing Authority; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits starts 30d

Vacation and sick time after 6 months

12 paid holidays and 1 personal day

Career development opportunities

Stable organization with culture

Job summary

Colorado Springs Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for our Maintenance Department in Colorado Springs, CO 80903. This full-time role (Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) focuses on 70% janitorial and 30% repair work across nine buildings and scattered site homes, following HUD/NSPIRE/CSHA guidelines.

You will deliver excellent tenant-focused service, complete entry-level plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks, and maintain property upkeep with documented work orders.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check and drug test.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License.
• Must have the willingness to learn the task/responsibilities of the position and complete task assigned.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must pay close attention to details.
• Must have the ability to adapt to change and be flexible.
• Must be available to work on call after hours for snow removal/emergency/disaster situations as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to all staff, tenants, and potential tenants.
• Complete assigned work orders and tasks that require entry level skills and techniques in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Maintain the upkeep of properties by completing the janitorial duties assigned by your supervisor.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
• Maintain work order records; file reports as needed; possess the ability to operate and adapt to the required technology provided.
• Be available for snow removal/emergency/disaster situations as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to safe work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards.
• Operate various hand and power tools and shop equipment, while observing safe work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vehicles

Tools and equipment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Position Title: Maintenance Technician I

Position Type: Fulltime position – Monday -Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Department: Maintenance Department

Location: 335 S Wahsatch Colorado Springs CO 80903

Salary Range: $22.00 Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About Us – Maintenance Department:

CSHA’s Maintenance Department ensures our tenants can reside in a safe, secure, and clean environment by delivering high quality work as they clean and repair our 9 buildings & scattered site homes according to HUD, NSPIRE, & CSHA policies and procedures.

Why CSHA Maintenance Department:

• Career development and advancement opportunities


• Stable organization with a great organizational culture


• Great medical and dental benefits package that starts after 30 days of employment


• Generous vacation and sick time after 6 months of employment


• 12 paid holidays and one personal day

Position Description:

This is a full-time role for Maintenance Tech I (tasks are 70% janitorial & 30% repair work). Employees hired at this level will receive regular instruction and guidance for new or unusual tasks to gain an understanding of how to complete tasks according to the procedures and policies of HUD, NSPIRE, and CSHA.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Delivering exceptional customer service to all staff, tenants, and potential tenants. Please note our tenants do include low-income families, the disabled, elderly, and mentally ill. It is imperative for you to have a passion for servicing our tenants with respect.


• Complete assigned work orders and tasks that require entry level skills and techniques in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.


• Maintain the upkeep of properties by completing the janitorial duties assigned by your supervisor.


• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.


• Maintain work order records; file reports as needed; possess the ability to operate and adapt to the required technology provided.


• Be available for snow removal/emergency/disaster situations as necessary.


• Ensure adherence to safe work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards.


• Operate various hand and power tools and shop equipment, while observing safe work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards.

Who we are looking for:

• Learn to perform a variety of maintenance techniques in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, janitorial, and repair work.


• Learn how to safely operate a variety of tools which include vehicular and stationary equipment.


• Learn the policies and procedures of HUD, NSPIRE, and CSHA.


• Adhere to the policies and procedures of HUD, NSPIRE, and CSHA.


• Understand and follow verbal/written instructions.


• Effectively communicate with a diverse population.


• Build and maintain trusting relationships within the organization and outside the organization.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a thorough background check and drug test.


• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License.


• Must have the willingness to learn the task/responsibilities of the position and complete task assigned.


• Must have good organizational skills.


• Must pay close attention to details.


• Must have the ability to adapt to change and be flexible.


• Must be available to work on call after hours for snow removal/emergency/disaster situations as necessary.

Working Conditions:

Environmental:

Field/shop environment; may be exposed to inclement weather, heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, noise, electrical currents, and toxic chemicals; work around machinery and moving vehicles.

Physical:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting (typically between 30 – 65 pounds however, could be between 65 – 100 pounds with assistance) and carrying, pulling, reaching, bending, climbing, and kneeling; use of fingers, both hands, both legs required. Must be able to distinguish colors and able to operate assigned vehicles and equipment.