Maintenance Technician -The Glenn Hopkins

Great Lakes Management Company; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform on-site upkeep for residential properties. You will complete maintenance assignments, assist outside vendors, oversee emergencies, and coordinate inspections to ensure safety and reliability of building systems.

The role requires hands-on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills, with attention to codes and the ability to work independently while serving elderly residents.

Qualifications

• Two years of education or experience in maintenance, preferably in residential property management.
• Boiler license is helpful.
• Skills in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, appliances, doors and windows.
• Ability to motivate oneself and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to relate to the elderly in a patient, compassionate and courteous manner.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical equipment and emergency systems.
• Complete work orders quickly and efficiently.
• Report problems to Maintenance Director.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulatory compliance issues.
• Interact positively with team to maintain census by completing apartment turns.
• Maintain grounds; trash, sweep, dumpster areas, snowplow, etc.
• Test resident security systems as required.
• Assist with custodial duties including trash removal and carpet cleaning.
• Perform any maintenance task as directed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Doors & windows

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

Maintenance experience

Boiler license

Job description

Job Objective(s)

Complete all maintenance assignments in a timely manner. Assist outside vendors working on building and/or equipment issues. Provide oversight and emergency response to all campus equipment and systems. Complete inspections as required and assigned. Work with various agencies regarding codes and inspections.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in maintaining all mechanical equipment, emergency systems, building fixtures and groundwork as needed.
• Complete all work orders quickly and efficiently.
• Report any problems/deficiencies to the Director of Maintenance
• Knowledgeable of building codes and regulatory compliance issues.
• Interacts positively with all team members in maintaining census by immediately completing apartment turns
• Maintain the grounds; trash, sweep, dumpster areas, snowplow, etc
• Test the resident security systems as required.
• Assist with custodial duties which include but not limited to; trash removal, carpet cleaning, etc.
• Perform any maintenance task necessary as directed.

Qualifications

• Two years education and/or experience in maintenance, preferably residential property management.
• Boiler License helpful
• Skills in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, appliances, doors & windows.
• Ability to motivate oneself and work independently
• Organizational skills
• Ability to relate to the elderly in a patient, compassionate and courteous manner.
• Maintains confidentiality
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English.

Physical Requirements (based on essential responsibilities)

• Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Use hands and arms for simple grasping, pushing and pulling to sweep, mop, use containers of cleaning solution/chemicals, etc.
• Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift, and to carry objects
• Walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Speak clearly and make self understood in face-to-face interactions
• See objects closely to read directions, instructions, chemical warnings, etc.
• Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, communicate with others, etc.
• Climb ladders, to work in warm areas, operate drills, sanders, saws, snow blowers, tractors and other mechanical equipment on a daily basis.

Environment

The position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions including temperature changes and outside weather conditions.

Working Hours

Shifts are generally assigned but the employee must have the ability to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, evenings and/or overnights.

General Notes

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail.

GTHI/GLMC is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GLMC/GTHI is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.