Maintenance Technician I — Property Upkeep & Repairs

Worcester Communities; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Communities is seeking a full-time maintenance associate to uphold resident services, safety standards, and property upkeep. You will perform preventive maintenance, assist with repairs, and help ensure a market-ready community by addressing appliances, fixtures, and common areas.

Strong communication with residents and teams is essential. Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver's license and current automobile insurance are required.
• At least one year of maintenance experience is preferred.
• Other licenses and certifications as required by local, state, or federal law.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent customer service relationships by adhering to the Worcester Purpose and Core Values.
• Adhere to Worcester Communities Policies, Procedures and SOPs.
• Ensure all service requests and repairs are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
• Assist maintenance team with monitoring inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies at appropriate levels.
• Communicate effectively with residents, fellow team members, and vendors.
• Work with the maintenance team to maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor & Community Manager to adhere to budget guidelines.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features as required to minimize liability concerns.
• Ensure adherence to the company's safety and hazard communications programs, policies, and procedures.
• Work with the maintenance team to ensure that the physical condition of the community is maintained according to company operating and safety standards.
• Work with the maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer's recommendations and operating manuals.
• Assist in the daily clean up of the exterior of the community including grounds, breezeways, office, model, and all common areas
• Routinely performs the following duties to restore apartments to "market ready" status: Check all lights and replace as necessary; Replace or repair windows, latches, screens, hinges, sliding glass doors, shelves, baseboards, mirrors, and closet doors; Examine, diagnose, and repair appliances as necessary.
• Assists in changing or removing appliances from apartments.
• Change locks and make keys when necessary
• Prep/paints vacant apartment, if requested
• Check faucets, sink plugs and repair/replace as necessary. Replace washers when needed. Perform repairs to sinks, bathtubs, etc., when warranted
• Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant. Assist in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary
• Repair plaster holes in walls, paint as necessary
• Inspect bathroom tiles, and perform minor repairs/replacements
• Inspect A/C and heating system for proper operation. Change A/C filters
• Assists with cleaning as required.Operate carpet-cleaning equipment to clean carpets
• Lends assistance during trash-out of apartment; e.g., moving heavy/bulky items to the dumpster
• Report accident and emergencies to the community manager immediately and by use of the appropriate reporting procedures
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service
• Maintain a working knowledge of all fair housing laws, policies, and practices, and be fair and consistent in upholding these
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required
• Flexible and capable of prioritizing tasks when working in a busy and changing environment.

Education

High school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Business Suite

Entrata Property management software

Job description

Worcester Communities is seeking a full-time maintenance associate to uphold resident services, safety standards, and property upkeep. You will perform preventive maintenance, assist with repairs, and help ensure a market-ready community by addressing appliances, fixtures, and common areas.

Strong communication with residents and teams is essential. Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation.